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BP Oil Spill
4:46 pm
Wed May 8, 2013

New Orleans' CAC Leads Way For Nonprofit BP Claims

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Plaquemines Parish coastline after the BP spill, June 2010.
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By Tina Antolini

The legal fallout from BP’s 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill has been ongoing, as the civil trial makes its way through the courts. In the meantime, some New Orleans groups that were not eligible for claims money have found that they do qualify under a new claims process. Though they are filing quickly, BP is now appealing that formula.

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Red River Radio
12:50 pm
Tue May 7, 2013

Shreveport Museum Presents European Masterpieces In Kasten Collection

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By Kate Archer Kent

Paintings that are part of the Kasten Art Collection go on display today at the R.W. Norton Art Gallery in Shreveport. The Kasten Family of South Carolina has amassed works by British and European painters completed between the 1860s and 1920s. The Norton’s Emily Young said 32 pieces are on display in two galleries. It’s the second stop of a nationwide tour.

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Latest News
7:00 am
Tue May 7, 2013

Sculptures Set To Mark Evacuation Pickup Spots

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Evacuation locations will be marked by 14-foot-tall sculptures.
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Fifteen stainless-steel sculptures have just arrived and will soon be appearing throughout New Orleans. The unique public art project is designed to help save lives.

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Love NOLA
5:20 am
Mon May 6, 2013

Make Way For Buck Moths: Caterpillars Above And Below

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A buck moth caterpillar.
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By Brett Will Taylor

Brett Will Taylor on the treacherous buck moth caterpillars that fall from the oak trees in New Orleans.

You only have to spend about 10 seconds in New Orleans to know that ours is a city that relishes being over the top. And we do love her for it. Most of the time.

But not when it comes to bugs. Seriously. Must New Orleans bugs be so, well, New Orleans? Larger than life? With a voracious appetite? And more than a little crazy?

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Jazz Fest 2013
1:27 pm
Sat May 4, 2013

Photos From The Second Weekend Of Jazz Fest

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Jamaican musician Brushy One String, performing at the Blues Tent.
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Mud couldn't get these ladies' spirits down.
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The Native Nations Intertribal group performing at the Jazz & Heritage Stage.
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Adam Levine, lead singer of pop group Maroon 5, on the Acura Stage.
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Willie Nelson, on the Gentilly Stage.
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By Allyce Andrew

More scenes from the Fair Grounds during the second weekend of the 2013 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival.

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