Mallory Smith

As global flaring rose for a third straight year in 2025, the United States went against the grain, posting the largest reductions of any country, per the World Bank's latest Global Gas Flaring Tracker Report

St. Tammany Parish’s new interim sheriff and chief deputy were officially introduced to the public Tuesday, outlining their priorities for the sheriff’s office and how they plan to lead…

Data centers have not been driving up electricity bills, according to a new working paper from researchers at the Electric Power Research Initiative (EPRI). In fact, EPRI estimates that data centers pushed average U.S. residential electricity rates down between 2015 and 2024.

After heavy rain flooded roads across Jefferson Parish over the weekend, officials say the parish’s drainage system is ready for more rain this week, even though another round of storms is possible.

The Sewerage & Water Board New Orleans says it is already making changes following last weekend’s flooding, including increasing staffing, expanding monitoring and reviewing employee tra…

The United States produced more crude oil in 2025 than any other country, and more than any country in history, according to new data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). U.S. crude oil production, including lease condensate, averaged a record 13.6 million barrels per day (b/d), breaking the previous U.S. and global record of 13.2 million b/d set in 2024.

Powering the data center boom with natural gas does not have to limit progress on lowering emissions, according to a new study published in Energy & Fuels. The study by Rice University finds the United States already has one of the key ingredients to expand reliable power while being environmentally responsible: abundant geologic storage capacity that allows natural gas-fired generation paired with carbon capture to meet growing data center demand while capturing most associated CO₂ emissions.

A new study published in Nature attempts to frame the artificial intelligence (AI) buildout as nothing more than a potential increase in carbon emissions, but it leaves out important context – including the benefits of increased U.S. energy production and potential bias from the authors.

Gretna Fest will look a little different this year, as construction puts the traditional festival on hold for 2026.

Mrs. Mallory Smith, Pre-K Teacher, West Carroll Primary School is a dedicated Pre-K teacher who brings creativity, and plenty of laughter to her classroom every day. Known for her comical personality and sense of humor, she has a special way of making learning fun and engaging for her young students. Her ability to connect with children through laughter and encouragement helps create a welcoming environment where students feel excited to learn. We appreciate the joy, positivity, and enthusiasm Ms. Smith brings to our school community each day.