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Rep. Carter stands with EPA and concerned citizens against Denka to protect public health
Louisiana Second District Congressman Troy Carter is upset the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) granted Denka Performance Elastomer, a chemical plant in St. John Parish, a two-year extension to reduce emissions.
Blue Bell Announces Popular Retired Flavor Will Make a Return to Louisiana, Texas Stores
Summer in Louisiana is not complete without your favorite Blue Bell ice cream flavor. They recently asked fans to vote for their favorite retired flavor for a chance to see it back on store shelves. Blue Bell always offers a variety of classic flavors, but the focus of The Great...
Regulators asked to deny permits for giant Louisiana plastics plant
Environmental law advocates have asked Louisiana’s environmental regulating agency not to renew the air permits for a controversial planned plastics manufacturing facility, citing new federal air quality standards limiting toxic soot and dust pollution. In a separate action, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, environmental advocates and local residents also are asking Louisiana to investigate what […] The post Regulators asked to deny permits for giant Louisiana plastics plant appeared first on Louisiana Illuminator.
Lawmakers seek probe of EBR Family Court
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - State lawmakers have made a formal plea to the justices of the Louisiana State Supreme Court to request that they investigate the East Baton Rouge Family Court. A Louisiana State Senate resolution from State Senator Cleo Fields (D-Baton Rouge) and State Rep. Kathy Edmonston (R-Gonzales)...
Cell phones now banned in Louisiana schools, NPSB announce changes
NATCHITOCHES, La. - Natchitoches Parish School Board is announcing some changes to its student handbook after Gov. Landry signed into law a bill that bans cell phone use in schools. SB207 states that any cell phone or additional communication devices must be powered off and put away for the entire...
Schools are now required by state law to put 988 on the back of student ID’s
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Teen suicide is an epidemic that has only gotten worse over the years. According to the Department of Health, it’s the 14th leading cause of death in Louisiana and the 3rd leading cause of death for ages 10-34. A new state law taking effect this year requires the 988 suicide prevention hotline number on the back of student IDs.
Gov. Landry accuses EPA of trying to close Denka plant in LaPlace
Cattle graze in a pasture next to the Denka Performance Elastomer facility in LaPlace, where U.S. Environmental Protection Agency leader Michael Regan announced proposed regulations Thursday, April 6, 2023, for toxic air emissions. The federal government has sued Denka for failing to reduce levels of chloroprene, a known carcinogen, coming from the plant. (Greg LaRose/Louisiana Illuminator)
Again and again, U.S. Supreme Court slaps down 5th Circuit
The John Minor Wisdom United States Fifth Court of Appeals building in New Orleans, Louisiana, on Oct. 3, 2017 (Jolie McCullough/The Texas Tribune) Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. If the 5th U.S....
Authorities searching for boat stolen in Hammond area, sheriff says
HAMMOND, La. (WVUE) - The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office is asking people to be on the lookout for a boat that was stolen near Hammond. Sheriff Gerald Sticker said that The Shearwater Center console boat and trailer were stolen from a business parking lot in the 15000 block on Club Deluxe Road in the early morning hours of June 16.
Abita Springs man sentenced to 40 years in 2022 manslaughter case
An Abita Springs man was sentenced to 40 years in prison on Monday, July 1, after pleading guilty to charges of manslaughter and obstruction of justice in a 2022 case surrounding the death of 30-year-old John McIntyre.
Covington Police invests in community safety
The Covington Police Department is proud to announce that five dedicated officers recently completed a rigorous 40-hour Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training program!. This specialized training by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office, in conjunction with the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) - St. Tammany, equips officers with the knowledge and skills to effectively respond to situations involving individuals in our community experiencing mental health crises.
Clancy DuBos: New Orleans tries end-around state’s ‘permitless’ carry law
As Louisiana’s “permitless” concealed-carry law takes effect July 4, New Orleans officials and state Attorney General Liz Murrill squared off over the city’s attempt to limit the new law’s application. The new law, which Gov. Jeff Landry signed into law in March, allows persons 18...
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