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Caddo Parish charter is under its quadrennial review. Here’s what that means.
Those responsible for reviewing and recommending changes to the Caddo Parish charter were officially charged with their duties Wednesday morning. The Caddo Parish Charter Review Commission, a body assembled every four years to examine and propose changes to the document setting the foundation of parish government, assembled in downtown Shreveport Wednesday. Though the charter review commission will not begin the work for which they were appointed until a later meeting with the aim of completing their job by the end of the year, Wednesday marked the first step in that process as members were given their marching orders and organized for future meetings.
Building at vacant Jolie Apartments catches fire
SHREVEPORT, La. - Firefighters were called out again to the Jolie Apartments in Shreveport Wednesday evening. This time, nearly 20 fire crews responded to the troubled complex on Quail Creek Road. According to the Shreveport Fire Department, authorities received a report from a passerby of black smoke coming from a...
Louisiana utility commission OKs major donor’s plan to buy Entergy gas system
A private equity firm that has given more than $200,000 in campaign contributions to Louisiana Public Service Commission members won unanimous approval from the commission Wednesday to purchase Entergy Louisiana’s gas distribution system. There was little discussion and no opposition to the system’s sale to Bernhard Capital Partners. Bernhard...
Glenwood’s transition moves forward despite third delay of sale hearing
WEST MONROE, La. (KNOE) - A new court filing shows that the sale hearing for Glenwood Regional Medical Center has been delayed for a third time. According to the bankruptcy court, the hearing centering on Steward Health Care System’s sale of hospitals in Louisiana, Arkansas and Massachusetts has been adjourned until August 22. The hearing was originally set for July 31.
DOTD Announces They Can Move Forward With Louisiana I-10 Bridge
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) has announced a big step forward in the project to replace the aging I-10 Calcasieu River Bridge in Lake Charles. With a $2.3 billion price tag, this project is one of the largest in the state’s history. The Notice to Proceed has been issued, meaning that construction can officially begin.
After a 20-Year Pause, Amtrak Is Restarting Trains From New Orleans to Mobile, Alabama
Train travel through the South is about to get a fresh impetus next year, as a route along the Gulf Coast of Mississippi, Alabama, and Louisiana is on track to be restored after a nearly 20-year hiatus. Amtrak recently received approval to restart its train service from Mobile, Alabama, to...
Sources: State Trooper indicted for the death of Ronald Greene allowed to retire this week
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Multiple sources confirmed to the WAFB I-Team Thursday that a trooper facing charges for the death of Ronald Greene was allowed to retire from the agency this week. Internal documents from State Police indicate Kory York separated from Louisiana State Police on August 11, 2024....
Sheila Paddy Is This Week’s Caught in the Act Recipient
It's one thing to be an exemplary employee, but when the job deals with America's Veterans and others notice how much you care, you certainly qualify as a hero!. Such is the case with Sheila Paddy. We learned of this incredible woman in her nomination letter from friend and co-worker,...
PhireLink deploys Adtran’s fiber access solution to bridge Louisiana’s digital divide
SLIDELL, La.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug 15, 2024-- Adtran today announced that PhireLink has deployed its open and intelligent fiber access technology to bring high-quality broadband to some of Louisiana’s most underserved rural communities. The deployment features Adtran’s Mosaic One software-as-a-service and its Intellifi ® connected home solution to support a robust end-user experience. Using Adtran’s AI-driven platform, PhireLink is rapidly scaling a highly efficient, future-facing network capable of delivering critical public services, such as remote learning and telemedicine, and stimulating economic growth across the region. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240815958625/en/ Adtran’s networking technology is helping PhireLink deliver high-speed broadband to rural communities across Louisiana. (Photo: Business Wire)
Entergy Louisiana breaks ground on phase one of grid resilience plan
Entergy Louisiana LLC on Aug. 13 marked the start of phase one of its comprehensive grid resilience plan during a groundbreaking ceremony. “We harden the grid throughout each year, however, the launch of our new ... Read More » The post Entergy Louisiana breaks ground on phase one of grid resilience plan appeared first on Daily Energy Insider.
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