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NBC 10 News Today: Louisiana volunteers help Florida after Hurricane Helena
SUMMARY: In the wake of Hurricane Helen’s devastation in Horseshoe Beach, Good Samaritans and volunteers have rallied to support the small Dixie County community. Despite near-total destruction, hope remains, as residents like Bill Matkins, a survivor of Hurricane Katrina, emphasize the importance of time and patience in rebuilding. Cleanup efforts are expected to last six months, with both locals and people from outside the county pitching in to provide food. However, the lack of running water and power complicates these efforts. Janet Oin and her family brought food for 350 people, showcasing the community’s resilience and solidarity during this crisis.
NBC 10 News Today: Louisiana volunteers help Florida after Hurricane Helena
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‘Good Trouble’ comes to New Iberia – The Current
SUMMARY: The “Good Trouble Lives On” protest rally, honoring civil rights leader John Lewis and his call for “good trouble,” is expanding to New Iberia ahead of a national event on July 17. New Iberia, with a history of racial strife, saw recent racial slurs at a parade, underscoring the need for renewed political engagement. Organizers Matthew Isaak and Donavon D. Davis aim to awaken political awareness, especially among African Americans and youth, encouraging protest as a vital part of American democracy. The event will feature local leaders and activists and take place Saturday at the New Iberia Civic Center.
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New Orleans City Council overrides Mayor Cantrell’s veto on French Quarter trash contract, Charity Hospital
SUMMARY: The New Orleans City Council voted 5-1 to override Mayor LaToya Cantrell’s emergency declaration, allowing Henry Consulting to take over trash collection in the French Quarter. Council President JP Morrell criticized the mayor for overstepping by ending IV Waste’s contract early and awarding Henry Consulting the contract without proper process. Residents and businesses favor keeping IV Waste, and concerns were raised about the quick contractor change. The city defends the emergency contract and selection process, emphasizing Henry Consulting’s top ranking in a competitive RFP. Henry Consulting expects to begin service on July 31. The council also overrode Cantrell’s veto on funding for Charity Hospital redevelopment.
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Midday Ark-La-Miss News Update: July 10, 2025 pt. 2
SUMMARY: A Ruston mother, Alishia Robinson, marks five years since her son Antonio “Kut” Robinson was tragically shot and killed on July 7, 2020. The case remains unsolved, and authorities have not released further details. Antonio, remembered as kindhearted and goofy, had recently become a father, leaving behind an 8-month-old daughter who now brings joy despite the loss. Alishia expresses deep grief and frustration, urging the responsible party to turn themselves in and calling for more effort from detectives. Meanwhile, the region faces lingering clouds, scattered heavy storms, and rising temperatures in the coming days.
Midday Ark-La-Miss News Update: July 10, 2025 pt. 2
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