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Researchers trace activity of rare whooping cranes

November 26, 2012 3:51 AM

NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Whooping cranes introduced to the wild in southwestern Louisiana are the focus of intense research aimed at finding out where they go, what they eat and what else they do with their time. Nobody has ever looked for such detailed information about how captive-bred whoopers live... more »
Louisiana Foreclosure Activity Dropping in October

November 11, 2010 11:45 AM

NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Foreclosure actions aimed at Louisiana homeowners dropped a bit from September to October, although the count was nearly 50 percent higher than a year ago, a national tracking company reported Thursday. Irvine, Calif.-based RealtyTrac said that in October, there were 1,897 foreclosure-related actions. Those ranged from... more »
Foreclosure Activity Up in 5 Louisiana Metros

July 29, 2010 9:29 AM

NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Five Louisiana metropolitan areas posted year-to-year increases in foreclosure activity during the first half of 2010, according to a national study released Thursday. Irvine, Calif.-based RealtyTrac, which tracks foreclosures nationwide, said more homeowners underwent some step of foreclosure - ranging from an initial notice of default... more »