Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 26th of August.
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🏘️ Community
Northshore Humane in Covington is nearing the construction of a new 21,000 sqft campus to replace its old 1950s shelter after raising 60% of its $10 million goal, and it will update supporters on bank financing soon—donors can help by purchasing naming rights.
🎭 Culture
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library — a program that gives free books to children under 5 — is now available in nearly every parish in Louisiana.
Local groups in New Orleans and St. Bernard Parish are distributing books as a House bill helps cover enrollment costs.
🏛️ Government
Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry is set to announce today that SpaceX, a rocket-launching company recently taken public by billionaire Elon Musk, will bring thousands of job opportunities to south Louisiana.
Officials have prepared for its spaceport development over coastal acres.
🏈 Sports
District 10-2A football predictions show Amite's team, led by coach Zephaniah Powell, set to challenge St. Helena for the title this season.
The new six-team district that includes Pine, Independence & St. Thomas Aquinas promises exciting matchups.
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