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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)
Olympic tracker: See which LSU, Louisiana athletes are qualified to compete in Paris
The 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris are fast approaching, with the opening ceremony set for July 26 and the Olympic flame not extenguished until Aug. 11. A growing contingent of athletes with LSU and Louisiana ties have qualfied or been selected to compete in Paris, with more likely on the way. As of July 1 there were 19 athletes plus one athlete from Lafayette who were in the Games, with 13 more LSU athletes expected to qualify. That would far eclipse the 22 LSU athletes who made it to the Tokyo Olympics three years ago.
Eat at these Acadiana Restaurants for Half Price Today
Acadiana has an unmatched array of restaurants offering some of the best food. However, while dining out can be a convenient option, eating out regularly can add up pretty quickly. If you are looking for a way to save money while dining out in Acadiana, you have come to the...
Non-Profit Arts & Culture Organizations Eligible for up to $7,500 in Operational Support
LAFAYETTE, LA – Lafayette Consolidated Government (LCG) is again committing support to assist non-profit Arts & Culture organizations in Lafayette Parish with up to $7,500 in funding for operational support. Funded by LCG and administered by Acadiana Center for the Arts (AcA) the LCG External Agencies Arts and Culture grant application is open until 4pm on August 5, 2024.
I-10 E Blocked at Multiple Points in Louisiana
(Lafayette, Louisiana) - Mulitiple incidents have been reported by the Department of Transportation and Development resulting in the blockage of eastbound traffic on I-10 in Lafayette and on the Basin. I-10 at MM 126: If traveling to Baton Rouge and beyond, detours include north on I-49 to US 190 E.
A Morgan City welcome: Traveler's account praises the local hospitality
The many good things about the city of Morgan City invalidate the critical and harmful comments we frequently see posted on social media. It would be refreshing for people to look with new eyes at the beauty and many advantages we benefit from by residing here in our hometown. Having...
Air conditioning experts give advice to keep cool air blowing during high temps
Lafayette officially hit 100 degrees for the first time this year. With daily highs in the 90s and triple-digit heat indices, staying cool can be a real challenge. We have some advice about your air conditioners. We caught up with an A/C expert with Butcher Air Conditioning in Lafayette on Tuesday, July 2.
Nicholls Announces Retirement of Westbrook; Keller Appointed
Nicholls State University announces the retirement of Dr. Sue Westbrook from her role as Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, effective June 30, 2024. After over 50 years of dedicated service to the university, Dr. Westbrook has decided to step down and begin her well-earned retirement. With Dr. Westbrook’s...
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...
List of New Louisiana Laws That Went into Effect This Week
Every year, Louisiana gets a TON of new laws and statutes. And this year is no different. Quite frankly, typically, most of them are relatively boring and don't directly impact our every day lives. That's just the way things go. However, this year, there's a few new laws that will...
Jim Beam column: School choice now top priority
Louisiana’s Legislature continues to reduce the role that public schools play in educating the state’s young people in favor of private, religious and charter schools. Charter schools were the big winners at the recent legislative session, and private and religious schools could eventually become the next major beneficiaries of legislative changes. The first charter schools […]
Permitless Concealed Carry Law for residents 18 and older goes into effect July 4
Louisiana residents aged 18 and older (not convicted of certain crimes) will be able to carry a concealed handgun without a permit as of July 4. The NPJ sat down with a Natchitoches Police Department officer to find out what the new law Eans for Natchitoches. After years of advocating...
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