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This undated photo provided by the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority in August 2022 shows a newly hatched Kemp's ridley sea turtle making its way out to the Gulf of Mexico from Louisiana's Chandeleur Islands. The world’s smallest and most endangered sea turtle is nesting in barrier islands east of New Orleans, La., for the first time in 75 years, officials said Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022. (Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority via AP)

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Kemp's ridley sea turtle nests 1st in 75 years in Louisiana

By JANET MCCONNAUGHEY JANET MCCONNAUGHEY - Associated Press
Wed,08/17/22-1:25PM, 810 Reads
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The world’s smallest and most endangered sea turtles have hatched in Louisiana's wilds for the first known time in more than 75 years, officials said Wednesday.
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Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins (85) makes a first down reception as Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs (7) closes in during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, in Arlington, Tx. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)

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Higgins active, Olave scratched for Bengals-Saints matchup

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Sun,10/16/22-11:06AM, 809 Reads
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Bengals receiver Tee Higgins has been activated and Saints leading receiver Chris Olave has been scratched for Cincinnati's game at New Orleans on Sunday.
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Honoring Our Veterans

Thu,11/11/21-3:03PM, 810 Reads

Members of the American Legion Color Guard are shown this past Saturday morning at Our Veterans Memorial Park, located off of Highway 10 on Dollar Road in the LSU Lee Forest. Veterans and many others came to the park to participate in a run for veterans and many other activities. PHOTO BY TRACEY LADNER
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A.F. Branco for Jul 03, 2021

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Sat,07/03/21-2:00AM, 810 Reads

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