www.theadvocate.com - RSS Results https://www.theadvocate.com/search/?a=bc3a7eca-cf2d-11e9-9a72-fbbeab726160&s=start_time&sd=desc&f=rss www.theadvocate.com - RSS Results TNCMS 1.81.0 http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification 30 Louisiana rebounds in the wake of Hurricane Francine as parish offices reopen, water orders lift Most areas note significant progress amidst minor damage. Other regions, however, were hit harder. Fri, 13 Sep 2024 12:10:00 -0500 http://www.theadvocate.com/tncms/asset/editorial/acb73c21-4adf-598f-a3c9-34fe4344f0f8 https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/francine-louisiana-rebounds-aftermath-storm/article_acb73c21-4adf-598f-a3c9-34fe4344f0f8.html By JAMES FINN and LARA NICHOLSON | Staff writers Watch Jim Cantore ride out Francine's eyewall in Morgan City: 'Wet day in the office' Weather Channel meteorologist Jim Cantore felt some of the heaviest impacts of Hurricane Francine as the storm made landfall near Morgan City Wednesday evening. Wed, 11 Sep 2024 17:17:00 -0500 http://www.theadvocate.com/tncms/asset/editorial/4ba17c94-ece0-51c7-acd1-da42c104fe27 https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/hurricane/jim-cantore-in-morgan-city-as-hurricane-francine-hits-la/article_4ba17c94-ece0-51c7-acd1-da42c104fe27.html BY LARA NICHOLSON | Staff writer Live updates: Francine dumps rain on southeast Louisiana, floods neighborhoods, knocks out power Francine was downgraded to a tropical storm at 10 p.m. Wednesday, several hours after making landfall near Morgan City, according to the National Hurricane Center in Miami. Wed, 11 Sep 2024 17:00:00 -0500 http://www.theadvocate.com/tncms/asset/editorial/2bbc0508-e516-549c-aac6-0ade8659891f https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/hurricane/live-updates-tropical-storm-hurricane-francine-louisiana/article_2bbc0508-e516-549c-aac6-0ade8659891f.html Staff report Flights at New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Lafayette airports canceled ahead of Francine landfall Flights in New Orleans, Baton Rouge and Lafayette are all canceled Wednesday afternoon and evening as Hurricane Francine barrels toward Louisiana's coast. Wed, 11 Sep 2024 15:30:00 -0500 http://www.theadvocate.com/tncms/asset/editorial/e3edc234-3a6e-5a28-acfb-d6cc013d2888 https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/hurricane-francine-causes-flight-cancellations-across-la/article_e3edc234-3a6e-5a28-acfb-d6cc013d2888.html BY LARA NICHOLSON | Staff writer Live updates: Francine strengthens overnight, Biden approves LA emergency declaration Francine is strengthening in the Gulf of Mexico and became a Category 1 hurricane Tuesday night. Tue, 10 Sep 2024 05:01:00 -0500 http://www.theadvocate.com/tncms/asset/editorial/3f8d3085-d261-5e37-b9cc-5d9995f27cd3 https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/hurricane/live-updates-tropical-storm-hurricane-francine-louisiana/article_3f8d3085-d261-5e37-b9cc-5d9995f27cd3.html Staff report As Louisiana's Hispanic population grows, this program drives students toward college Ilse Salas walked into a college classroom for the first time in fall 2022 with one thought in mind: “Am I supposed to be here?” Tue, 03 Sep 2024 04:00:00 -0500 http://www.theadvocate.com/tncms/asset/editorial/44771901-cd94-5d95-94c5-1a77f4248a32 https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/education/southeastern-program-hispanic-immigrant-students-college/article_44771901-cd94-5d95-94c5-1a77f4248a32.html BY LARA NICHOLSON | Staff writer Grand Isle port still trying to rebuild after Ida: 'Heart and soul of our fishing industry.' Robert Collins' family has been producing dried shrimp in Grand Isle for five generations, dating back to the 1800s, but lately he's had to leave the island for parts of his business. Tue, 06 Aug 2024 08:00:00 -0500 http://www.theadvocate.com/tncms/asset/editorial/9d345c21-d9b7-5e1b-8aa2-cb602680a4c8 https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/grand-isles-port-struggles-to-rebuild-from-hurricane-ida/article_9d345c21-d9b7-5e1b-8aa2-cb602680a4c8.html BY LARA NICHOLSON | Staff writer 'A blessing.' Grand Isle locals left homeless by Ida get new houses built by nonprofit Christian and Terrill Pizani braved Hurricane Ida three years ago from his 67-foot shrimp boat in Port Fourchon, where the storm unleashed 130 mph winds as it made landfall. Sun, 28 Jul 2024 08:00:00 -0500 http://www.theadvocate.com/tncms/asset/editorial/60f79091-3084-5e0b-b371-a4a9224b7b7d https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/grand-isle-locals-new-homes-nonprofit/article_60f79091-3084-5e0b-b371-a4a9224b7b7d.html BY LARA NICHOLSON | Staff writer Drew Brees is opening a new business in Metairie with pickleball, padel, darts and more Drew Brees is expanding his pickleball empire to include a new indoor facility in Metairie. Thu, 18 Jul 2024 07:00:00 -0500 http://www.theadvocate.com/tncms/asset/editorial/c1e2d1a2-de6f-5fbd-be3d-c6ef502a1f34 https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/business/drew-brees-opens-metairie-indoor-pickleball-facility/article_c1e2d1a2-de6f-5fbd-be3d-c6ef502a1f34.html BY LARA NICHOLSON | Staff writer New Orleans airport adds 2 new nonstop routes to major US cities ahead of Super Bowl LIX The Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport will see two new routes to major cities next year ahead of Super Bowl LIX. Tue, 09 Jul 2024 10:18:00 -0500 http://www.theadvocate.com/tncms/asset/editorial/3e316326-5f07-5248-9d16-e881f27c8684 https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/business/new-orleans-airport-to-launch-new-routes-to-two-major-cities/article_3e316326-5f07-5248-9d16-e881f27c8684.html BY LARA NICHOLSON | Staff writer