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Plaquemines seafood festival underway
SUMMARY: Festival season in Southeast Louisiana is in full swing, with the Plaquemines Seafood Festival currently taking place. The festival offers a variety of Louisiana specialties such as crawfish, oysters, and alligator, and is family-friendly with live music, carnival rides, and dance floors. Organizers use the festival as a way to give back to the community, supporting the Boy Scouts and the Rotary Club of Belchase. The festival has grown over the past 20 years and helps boost the local seafood industry. The festival runs until 10:30 pm and will continue the following day. Catch more details on the seafood offerings at 10:00 pm.
Plaquemines Parish hold seafood festival through Sunday, Apr. 27.
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New Orleans Weather: Excessive heat warning and tracking Beryl
SUMMARY: An excessive heat warning is in effect for hot pink shaded areas, with “feels like” temperatures up to 114°F. High temperatures of around 93°F are expected, feeling like 110°F due to high humidity. A chance of scattered rain exists, but temperatures may rise due to potentially scarcer rain. The first hurricane of the season, Barrel, has formed in the Atlantic and may become a category three hurricane. It's expected to reach the Caribbean Sea later in the week. Another potential system, Chris, could follow. No immediate impacts are anticipated for the Gulf Coast, but high temperatures and a few daily storms are expected through the 4th of July.
Meteorologist Alexandra Cranford has the forecast at 10 p.m. on Saturday, June 29, 2024.
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President Biden vows to stay in race
SUMMARY: Biden is back on the campaign trail after facing criticism from fellow Democrats for his debate performance Thursday night. Some supporters called him out for not fact-checking false statements made by former President Donald Trump and for making falsehoods of his own. Despite calls from some supporters for him to drop out of the race, Biden remains defiant, stating he knows how to do the job and overcome setbacks. The Biden team insists there are no discussions at the White House or within the campaign about him bowing out.
President Joe Biden is back on the campaign trail after getting criticism from fellow democrats for what they say was a poor performance at the debate Thursday night
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Homelessness ruling sparks outrage | Supreme Court ruling
SUMMARY: The Supreme Court's recent decision granting cities more authority to police homeless individuals has sparked mixed reactions in California. Leaders in San Francisco view it as a tool to clear encampments, while Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass criticizes it as a disappointing move that may lead to incarceration without solving underlying issues. San Francisco Mayor London Breed supports the ruling, citing public health and safety concerns. Homeless advocates vow to continue their legal fight, arguing the decision criminalizes poverty. The ruling follows a lawsuit over Grants Pass, Oregon's ordinances, and coincides with a reported drop in homelessness in Los Angeles.
This week's Supreme Court decision granting cities more power to police people who are homeless is getting mixed reviews in California.
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