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Jay Marcano for the Gulf States NewsroomOn this week’s episode, we take a look at how the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran is affecting the Gulf South. -
Jay Marcano for NPRIn the Mississippi Delta, a crucial agricultural region, farmers say their patience is wearing thin. Reeling from the effects of tariffs, they must now also navigate rising fertilizer and fuel costs.
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Louisiana officials signed non-disclosure agreements as Amazon's $12 billion data centers unfolded in secret. -
The Gulf States Newsroom wants to find out what residents in Richland Parish want to know concerning Meta's Hyperion data center's impact on their lives by monitoring and testing the air, water and dust. -
After months of complaints from residents about skyrocketing rates, Delta Utilities appeared before the New Orleans City Council to answer questions about its billing structure. -
The special meeting to consider the future of data center development projects in the city was called shortly after news broke about a proposed data center in New Orleans East. -
Federal funding cuts and a 43-day government shutdown made 2025 a chaotic year for food banks in the South. For many, the challenges may provide a road map for 2026. -
The state's food banks say food insecurity is growing. Meanwhile, they've lost some federal support. -
On this week’s episode, we’re taking a look at data centers. Tech company Meta says it’s building the largest data center in the world — in Richland Parish, Louisiana. -
An investigation from the Gulf States Newsroom found that trucks contracted to work at the Meta facility are causing delays and dangerous roads in Holly Ridge. -
On this week’s episode, we look at how the Gulf States are responding to the halting of funds for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) during the federal government shutdown. -
Undue Medical Debt partnered to pay off debts for more than 123,000 people across Orleans Parish. Now, the nonprofit warns that the issue could soon get worse.
