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Jeff Davis getting two new economic districts
There will be two new economic development districts within Jeff Davis Parish collecting additional sales taxes in designated zones. The Jeff Davis Parish Police Jury on Wednesday revised plans for the districts, designating parcels of land to be included in Economic Development District No. 1 in the Iowa and Lacassine area and Economic Development District […]
Iowa Mayor Neal Watkins speaks about effort to oust him from office
After 18 months in office, a petition is being circulated to recall Town of Iowa Mayor Neal Watkins. He ran against Joshua Macer and incumbent Paul “Hounddog” Hesse, faced Hesse in the runoff and won with 58 percent of the vote. Watkins said he hasn’t seen the petition. It is his understanding that is being […]
Cooling Louisiana – Your Ceiling Fan Blades Need to Spin This Way
Summer in Louisiana brings swimming at Holly Beach. It also means fishing at Toledo Bend Reservoir. And for those of us who want the summer heat to stay outside, it usually means sticker shock when we get our monthly electric bill. But there are ways you can beat the heat or at least beat the high cost of not being hot.
Westlake Council: Golf carts on city roads not legal yet
Westlake City Council tabled the motion to approve golf carts at its Monday meeting. It approved an ordinance regulating door-to-door sales, and Fire Chief Jonathan Duff announced National Night Out will be held Tuesday, Aug. 6, at Freedom Hall Duff also reminded the council that free smoke detectors and installation are still available. Call the […]
Louisiana’s two new carbon removal sites promise 1,000 jobs
BOSSIER La. (KTAL/KMSS) — Two new facilities are projected to create approximately 1,000 jobs for Northwest Louisiana and eliminate hundreds of thousands of tons of carbon emissions from the air. “The building of that plant here will be a shot in the arm for the local economy,” said Bossier Parish Police Jury member Doug Rimmer. […]
Ainsley’s Angels Sunset 5K Race rolls through Lake Charles
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Eleven years ago, a very special organization was created right here in Lake Charles. Now they continue to bring joy to people all across the United States. “When they cross this finish line, you’ll see for yourself. It’s the smiles that gives us the chills...
Med Express Ambulance Service Honored at Lake Charles Event
Med Express Ambulance Service, Inc. recently participated in an event in Lake Charles. They shared their experience on their official Facebook page in Alexandria, LA. The event was a moment of honor for the service. For more information about the event, the official website of Ainsley's Angels provides details. Source:...
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