LSU New Orleans
Coverage of LSU New Orleans in the Nexus archive.
- Tropical Storm Bertha expected to brush Louisiana’s coast
Tropical Storm Bertha is expected to make landfall in eastern Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, with 50 mph winds and slow westward movement. Schools in New Orleans, including Southern University and Xavier University, have shifted to remote classes or closed. A tropical storm warning is active along the Gulf Coast, with potential for flash flooding and tidal surges.
- Tropical Storm Bertha expected to brush Louisiana’s coast
Tropical Storm Bertha is expected to make landfall in Louisiana's Plaquemines Parish with 50 mph winds, prompting tropical storm warnings and school closures. The storm, moving west at 5 mph, brings risks of flash flooding and tidal surges along the Gulf Coast, with projected weakening after landfall.
- Roundup: US auto sales / Jones Act / LSU New Orleans ceremony
U.S. auto sales in Q2 showed mixed results with General Motors reporting a 4% decline while Stellantis, Toyota, and Hyundai saw growth. House Speaker Mike Johnson and Republicans urged President Donald Trump to let a Jones Act waiver expire, arguing it harms U.S. shipping and national security. LSU New Orleans held a ceremony to mark its return to the LSU System after 15 years under the University of Louisiana System.