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Oscar Tickle

Oscar Tickle

Oscar Tickle is a reporter for the LSU Manship News Service.

Don Beshel on the balcony of his marina near Point á la Hache

Louisianans have sought to tame the Mississippi River for decades. Now they may set it free.

By: - September 26, 2022

POINT À LA HACHE – Don Beshel walks out of his office and looks out on his marina. Where once were dozens of boats now sit only a few. The levee has more boats washed up from flooding than line his docks. The air here used to have salty undertones. Now fresh water from the […]