Jo-El Sonnier, Who Sparked a Revival of Cajun Music, Dies at 77
An accordion virtuoso and a gifted vocalist, he scored country hits in the 1980s by putting a Cajun spin on songs like Richard Thompson’s “Tear-Stained Letter.”
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Jules Melancon, Oyster Farmer Who Tried Something New, Dies at 65
In the wake of hurricanes and the BP oil spill, he revolutionized his industry by turning from wild catches to cage farming his precious bivalves.
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Aldi to Buy 400 Winn-Dixie and Harveys Supermarket Stores
The German supermarket chain said that it would convert some of the Winn-Dixie and Harveys stores acquired in the deal, which is expected to close in early 2024.
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Disinformation Researchers Fret About Fallout From Judge’s Order
They said a restriction on government interaction with social media companies could impede efforts to curb false claims about vaccines and voter fraud.