Odyssey house louisiana articles
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Odyssey House to take over New Orleans’ low barrier shelter
On June 1, the nonprofit Odyssey House Louisiana will become the new operators of New Orleans’ low barrier shelter for the homeless.
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Weird history: A marble fireplace mantel from the White House is in Louisiana
In 1948, U.S. President Harry Truman renovated the White House for almost $6 million. The supports holding up the stairways were crumbling, a ceiling in the east room was sagging, and floors throughout the house were either drooping or, at the very least, shaking when you walked on them. A complete restoration was in order.
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Louisiana won't immediately get a new majority-Black House district after judges reject it
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A new congressional map giving Louisiana a second majority-Black House district was rejected Tuesday by a panel of three federal judges, fueling new uncertainty about district boundaries as the state prepares for fall congressional elections. The 2-1 ruling forbids the use of a map drawn up in January by the Legislature […]