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Calcasieu Parish no longer under shelter in place order after warehouse fire
WESTLAKE - A portion of Calcasieu Parish was placed under a shelter-in-place order Tuesday after a fire at a chemical facility. The order has since been lifted. The affected area extended to about a quarter-mile south of the BioLab facility in Westlake. BioLab is a chemical engineering facility off I-10.
Conrad Shipyard lands $19.2 million contract
Conrad Shipyard LLC,* Morgan City, Louisiana, is awarded a $19,216,091 firm-fixed-price modification to previously awarded contract N00024-22-C-2253 for the detail design and construction of an additional yard repair, berthing, and messing craft, with delivery to San Diego, California. This award includes exercise of a design changes option. Work will be performed in Amelia, Louisiana, and is expected to be completed by September 2025. Fiscal 2024 shipbuilding and conversion (Navy) funds in the amount of $19,216,091 will be obligated at time of award which will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, D.C., is the contracting activity.
Monroe business owner explains importance of buying local seafood
MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — Louisiana lawmakers have started to crack down on imported seafood, which they say is detrimental to local businesses and can raise health concerns. Louisiana’s seafood industry has an economic impact of $2.5 billion a year, and one in every 70 jobs relates to the industry....
The 7 Best Fourth Of July Celebrations In Louisiana
The Fourth of July brings families together across Louisiana and nationwide. Many families take advantage of the holiday and vacation to places like Orange Beach or Destin. Don't worry if you plan on staying in the boot for the 4th. There are plenty of great celebrations with fireworks displays across the state that onlyinyourstate.com highlighted.
Louisiana City Found to be Most Charitable of Entire Country
Often the media is focused on the negatives here in Louisiana. Sure, we have our issues. Crime, roads and crooked politicians continue to garner the lion-share of news headlines, so this might come as a huge shock to many. A new study shows that when it comes to caring for...
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...
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