NEW ORLEANS (AP) - A landmark New Orleans food store that hasn't re-opened since Hurricane Katrina hit nearly seven years ago is getting financial help as it works to make a comeback. New Orleans officials announced Thursday that the Circle Food Store will receive a $1 million loan from the... more »
Two of the first oyster beds closed after the crude disaster are ready to re-open.
The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals says oyster harvesting areas in Paquemines, Jefferson and Lafourche parishes are now open for fishing.
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