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Nonresidential Building Starts Drop 13% in June, Hit by Manufacturing Decline
The construction market remained sluggish in June as high interest rates impacted project starts. Dodge Construction Network (DCN) officials say this contributed to a 19% decrease in total construction starts from May to June. They add that the decline was also due to decreased utility/gas project starts. In June, nonresidential...
Officials from Iberia, St. Mary Parishes send condolences after death of Lafayette police officer
Multiple law enforcement agencies were present during Thursday's standoff. Among those were the Baldwin Police Department. News 10 spoke with Baldwin Police Chief Anthony Gibson about the sacrifice law enforcement takes every day they leave home.
Jeanerette standoff suspect Nyjal Hurst has first court appearance, $500K bond set
The suspect of Thursday's armed hostage standoff which resulted in the death of one Lafayette police officer and the injury of three officers had his first court appearance Friday morning for outstanding warrants.
Confirmed: West Nile Virus Detected in Mosquitoes in South Louisiana
As we are in the middle of summer, residents of south Louisiana are being urged to take precautions against West Nile Virus following recent tests that detected the virus in mosquitoes in Iberia Parish. The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) has issued a warning about the increased risk of mosquito-borne illnesses in Acadiana.
Furniture Chain Confirms Bankruptcy – Louisiana Stores to Close
Furniture and appliance shoppers in cities such as Lake Charles, Lafayette, Alexandria, Shreveport, Baton Rouge, Monroe, Port Allen, and the Greater New Orleans area might soon find themselves with one less option when it comes to furnishing and outfitting their homes. A one-time leader in the furniture and appliance industry has officially confirmed it has filed for bankruptcy protection as of this past Tuesday.
A company wants to store carbon under the nation’s forests. What would that mean in MS?
The U.S. Forest Service said ‘no’ when CapturePoint asked to put carbon capture projects under national forests, including DeSoto National Forest in Mississippi. The agency is now reconsidering.
BRPD Negotiator discusses pressures of the job, importance of training
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The Baton Rouge Police Department held a scenario-based training today that shed light on the risks of the job. This comes after an officer in Lafayette was shot and killed during a hostage situation on July 25. Senior Corporal Segus Jolivette with the Lafayette Police...
Bark beetles threaten homes and lives in the Ark La Miss area
WEST MONROE, La. (KTVE / KARD)–Louisiana residents are facing a major public safety concern: lots of dead pine trees caused by last summer’s drought and hungry beetles. Home owners are reaching out to lawmakers for guidance and financial help to remove trees from their yards. Laura Sims is an assistant professor for forest health at […]
Louisiana state rep. arrested on DWI charge in Ascension Parish, state police say
GONZALES, La. — Louisiana State Representative Kendricks "Ken" Brass, D-Vacherie, was arrested on Friday for drunk driving, according to the Louisiana State Police. The incident happened shortly after midnight when a state trooper saw a "2018 GMC Yukon swerving in and out of the travel lane while traveling on LA 44 near Interstate 10 in Ascension Parish", the release said.
Scattered Daytime Storms This Weekend
Heavier showers and storms that developed earlier today have pushed off the east this evening. That's going to lead to some partial clearing through the start of the weekend, but rain chances are going to return each afternoon this weekend.
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