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Years before chemical leak, Honeywell was warned about corrosion risks, Louisiana regulators say
A Honeywell contract inspector warned the company's Geismar operation that some of its chlorine equipment was corroding and would need to be replaced within a year, nearly two and a half years before part of it burst and released dangerous chemicals in early 2023, state regulators allege. The January 2023...
US appeals court temporarily stays order for Louisiana to better protect Angola farm workers from heat
A federal appeals court has temporarily stayed an order that would have required the state to make a plan better protecting inmates sentenced to farm work at Louisiana State Penitentiary from extreme heat.
Chick-fil-A on corner of Jackson, MacArthur in Alexandria slated to reopen in fall
Temporarily closed for construction, the Chick-fil-A on the corner of Jackson Street and Macarthur Drive is projected to reopen this fall pending any delays, according to a statement by Chick-fil-A Inc. “We are always looking for opportunities to elevate our restaurant experience for team members and guests,” it continues. “Chick-fil-A...
School board approves lease of Southern Design building for new central office
VIDALIA, La. — A lease for the former Southern Design building on Carter Street has been approved by the Concordia Parish School Board to house its central office with some disagreement among board members. A motion to lease the building with 12 office spaces, a kitchen area and storage space for $5,000 per month for […] The post School board approves lease of Southern Design building for new central office appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
What’s New Cell Phone Policy in Shreveport Bossier Schools?
SHREVEPORT, LA - Parents and students in schools across Louisiana are on notice today about new rules for cell phone use in schools. State lawmakers passed a measure tightening the rules. Senator Beth Mizell of Franklinton pushed for passage of Senate Bill 207 which won approval unanimously in the Senate and passed 84 to 13 on the House floor.
From the Desk of the District Attorney
Happy Fourth of July holiday weekend. First of all, I congratulate Sheriff Henry Whitehorn Sr. on his historic swearing as the top law enforcement official of our Parish, and I, the Shreveport Police Chief, our local judges and public defender all look forward to working collaboratively with the Sheriff to address issues in our community and court system. And I send condolences to the family and friends of Dr. Sandra McCalla, a tiny lady who was a giant in our local community. The Head Gator will sorely missed and fondly remembered, even by my City of Byrd!
Manufacturer to cease operation at East Texas facilities
MARSHALL, TX. (KTAL/KMSS)-Cabinetworks Group announced it is closing two plants, one in Marshall, TX, and the other in Jefferson, TX. The two plants combined employ around three hundred and fifty people, with the Marshall plant employing the most. Both plants will cease operations on September 13th. The company has offered...
Texas judges issue additional rulings blocking Title IX revisions
(The Center Square) – Two federal judges have ruled in favor of Texas and Texas plaintiffs in separate lawsuits filed to block a Biden administration Title IX rule change from going into effect. Texas is now the 15th state where the revisions are blocked from going into effect ahead of an Aug. 1 deadline. Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas Amarillo Division...
Search for missing 12-year-old girl expands to multiple states, including Texas
TEXAS, USA — The search for a missing girl now involves Texas and several other states. According to the Hall County Sheriff's Office in Georgia, 12-year-old Maria Gomez-Perez was last seen May 30 in her driveway, wearing a bright blue shirt. The sheriff's office, FBI, Department of Homeland Security...
Bossier Parish man on lawnmower dies after being hit by trailer
BENTON, La. -- A Bossier Parish man has died from injuries sustained on July 4 when an unhitched trailer hit him while he was mowing his yard. Troop G spokesman Trooper Eddie Thomas said Donald Ward, 66, of Benton died Sunday. The accident happened on state Highway 3 north of...
NSU presents Live and Let Spy Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre
That was the greeting we received while being ushered to our table in the A. A. Fredericks Auditorium…I mean, Casino du Monde…last night. It was a Groovy 1960’s Murder Mystery at Northwestern State University and we were the detectives. First we were invited into the Gold Gala,...
Close to home, former Demon Fry readies for “really cool” All-Star Game experience
ARLINGTON, Texas – David Fry stood in the visiting locker room at Houston’s Minute Maid Park 366 days after his major league debut and reflected on the journey that took him from Northwestern State to the major leagues and a debut at Yankee Stadium. “It was pretty amazing,”...
Marilyn Manson accuser comes forward after NY ruling: ‘Fear no longer controls me’
A New York Supreme Court judge has decided not to toss a lawsuit filed by a woman who alleged abuse by gothic shock rocker Marilyn Manson. She publicly revealed her identity for the first time this week.
See How Much Louisiana School Supplies Have Changed Since 1975
School is so much different than when I was a youngster attending school in Caddo Parish back in the 1970's. Back then, school didn't begin until after Labor Day, but now, Bossier Parish, DeSoto Parish and Caddo Parish kids are already down to their last couple of weeks of summer fun and planning to head back to school on Thursday, August 8.
Cool Front Pushing Further Southward, Cooler Days for Louisiana?
The heat is on in Louisiana and we will take any type of break from the extreme temperatures this summer. Fall is still several weeks away and the days of cool fronts in Louisiana are nowhere near, however, we may see a cool front reach some southern states in the days ahead.
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