Louisiana Senate: Vitter-Melancon Race Stays Quiet Despite Fireworks Potential
Filed under: 2010 ElectionsDavid Vitter, despite his scandalous past, maintains a healthy lead over Charlie Melancon. And this contest has been notable mostly for staying civil. Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs ...
The Oil Spill Has Stopped, but Berm Controversy Rages On
Scientist Leonard Bahr hasn't been shy about criticizing Gov. Bobby Jindal's berm efforts, and damage from a recent storm appears to back him up. Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments
Oil Spill Fallout: Oyster Industry Takes Hit as Gulf Company Shuts Doors
Filed under: Environment, Energy, Oil SpillA large oyster processing plant in Louisiana has temporarily shut down for lack of business -- the latest blow to a crippled industry. Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs ...
Oil Spill Casualties: New Orleans’ Musicians and Service Workers
Filed under: Obama Administration, Oil SpillBluesman Tommy Singleton was laid off from his day gig preparing oysters for a restaurant, and he says the music business has slowed, too. Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs&...
Louisiana Gets OK to Build Sand Berms to Protect Marshes From Oil
Filed under: Oil SpillAfter weeks of lobbying, a frustrated Gov. Bobby Jindal received federal approval for the berms. But the project has its critics, too. Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments
Was This the Last Plaquemines Parish Seafood Festival?
Filed under: Environment, Energy, Oil Spill

Tommy Cvitanovich, proprietor of the popular restaurant Drago’s, has reluctantly started using imported mussels instead of oysters. “It’s heartbreaking,” he said, “but we’ve got to do what it takes to survive.”
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Filed under: Environment, Oil Spill Oil Spill ‘Worse Than Katrina,’ Shrimper Says; ‘This Is Like a Death’
Fishermen pray the oil from the exploded Deepwater Horizon rig won't reach the marshland. If it does, they fear the damage will be felt for generations.


