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The Informer: ‘Sleeping giant’ that was Chennault awakened in 1986

The effort to convert the former Chennault Air Force Base — which had closed in 1963 — into ... Read more

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The Informer: Floods followed in wake of 1940 Gulf Coast storm

When an unnamed hurricane made landfall near Cameron on Aug. 8, 1940, floodwaters followed in its wake that ... Read more

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The Informer: Rare cases of people being infected with bird flu

Is bird flu just an animal thing — or can people catch it? Although avian (bird) influenza (flu) ... Read more

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The Informer: Pro-Palestinian protesters want schools to pressure Israel

What do all of these pro-Palestinian protesters on college campuses hope to achieve? A wave of protests is ... Read more

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The Informer: New ‘select’ school definition includes charter, magnet schools

Please explain what “non-select” division means in LHSAA athletics. The Louisiana High School Athletic Association convened a special ... Read more

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THE INFORMER: Hard labor sentences served in state prisons

Sometimes a criminal defendant is sentenced to hard labor. What actually constitutes hard labor, and what crime would ... Read more

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Informer: Construction for Nellie Lutcher Memorial Park underway next to LC Fire Dept. Station 1

In what block of the Nellie Lutcher Cultural District will the park be built? Construction is underway for ... Read more

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Informer: It’s still possible for Louisiana lawmakers to return for veto session

Will the Louisiana Legislature have a veto session this year? It’s possible. Gov. John Bel Edwards, as of ... Read more

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McNeese, LSU ushered in new era of spending with coaching picks

What is the total salary of Coach Goff at McNeese State University and the total salary of Coach ... Read more

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The Informer: Maplewood Drive project enters second phase

Please give an update on the Maplewood Drive construction project. The Maplewood Drive Rehabilitation project has now entered ... Read more

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