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Coal power plants cost Americans millions when they didn’t have to, study says
Utility companies in Louisiana saddled in- and out-of-state customers with $340 million in unnecessary costs over the past three years by choosing to run outdated, inefficient coal plants when cleaner, more affordable energy sources were available, according to a recent study an environmental group commissioned. The Natural Resources Defense Council, a coalition of environmental lawyers, […]
Louisiana Flood Threat Elevated – ‘Next Level’ Rains Likely
This is not the news that rain-weary residents of Lake Charles, Lafayette, Alexandria, Crowley, Eunice, and Opelousas wanted to hear. The Weather Prediction Center has once again placed the rainfall "bullseye" squarely on Louisiana and southwestern Louisiana in particular for strong storms with torrential downpours between now and early Friday morning.
No Political Conventions in Louisiana
The Republicans just finished a rousing convention in, of all places, Milwaukee. About the only thing of interest the delegates might want to visit are a number of breweries and the Harley Davidson Museum. But the state of Wisconsin is a key battleground state, so the Republicans picked this more enticing venue to help the Republican ticket.One of the negatives of being a red state like Louisiana…
Ingram Barge Co. is being sued over a maritime incident in Plaquemine
Three insurance firms—Ascot Insurance Co., Endurance American Insurance Co. and Zurich American Insurance Co.—have filed a lawsuit against Ingram Barge Co. over a maritime allision that occurred in Iberville Parish on July 22, 2023. For those unfamiliar, “allision” is a nautical term referring to a moving vessel striking...
10 Million Names project working with Local Genealogists to uncover names of enslaved Americans
NEW ORLEANS — It is estimated that more than 10 million men and women were enslaved in America during the slave trade. In Louisiana, the enslaved population grew to more than 331,000 in 1860. Today, a national group is working to identify their names and create a free and...
Repairs to Midway Road over Black Creek approved after closed bridge declared an emergency
The East Feliciana Parish Police Jury met in a special session July 24 in an effort to open a major traffic link before, or soon after, school starts. The jury closed a bridge on Midway Road over Black Creek on July 9 after state bridge inspectors found serious problems with some of the pilings that support the concrete span.
Around Ascension Parish: Louisiana Development Ready Communities certifies Gonzales
The State of Louisiana named Gonzales as one of 10 certified Louisiana Development Ready Communities set to receive grant funding. According to the City of Gonzales, the funding will support local marketing efforts, promote growth and foster economic opportunities. Gonzales proclamations. During the last Gonzales council meeting, interim Mayor Ryland...
17-year-old taken into custody after alleged home invasion, aggravated assault; previously fled courthouse
BATON ROUGE - An officer arrested a suspect wanted for multiple charges including home invasion and aggravated assault. Officials were searching for Kendrick Miller, 17, Wednesday afternoon after he reportedly forced his way into a home on Maximillian Street, battered the homeowner, armed himself with a weapon and fled in an unknown direction.
Teen flees courthouse, attacks nearby homeowner to get gun, Baton Rouge police say
A 17-year-old wanted by Baton Rouge Police ran from a Baton Rouge courtroom Wednesday and attacked a nearby homeowner to get a gun, police said. Kendrick Miller was arrested at about 8:30 a.m. Thursday in the 7400 block of Bomer Driver, police said in a news release. On Wednesday, Miller...
Mornings with Brian Haldane: Brad Watts, 07-25-24
Brad Watts of Cecelia Creole Bistro joins the show for Restaurant Week to share about this week’s menu including Blackeye Pea and Duck Soup, Trout Almondine, and Pork Belly with spicy Dr. Pepper glaze, as well as Fruity Pebble cheesecake which he brought with him to the studio. For...
Lawmakers won’t call special session, constitutional convention in August
Louisiana lawmakers won’t return to Baton Rouge in August to address tax and budget policy in a special session despite a last-minute push from Gov. Jeff Landry’s revenue secretary to do so, according to a handful of legislators interviewed this week. Legislative leadership is expected to make a...
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