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Winn Parish is set to receive nearly $1.7M grant from the federal government due to the damage by Hurricane Laura
WINN PARISH, La. (KTVE/KARD) — According to officials, the state of Louisiana will receive a total of $5,274,865.66 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency in relief for Hurricane Laura. Officials also confirmed that Winn Parish, La will receive a $1,656,198.41 grant from the federal government to repair roads and culverts damaged by Hurricane Laura. Hurricane […]
LDEQ draft permit rattles neighbors of hazardous waste disposal site
COLFAX – Sliska Larry read the proposed operating permit for the expanded Clean Harbors hazardous waste disposal site, less than 2 miles from her home, with her 9-year-old grandson at her side. She instinctively pulled him closer, as if to shield him, as she absorbed its details. “It’s a wolf in sheep’s clothing,” Larry said. […] The post LDEQ draft permit rattles neighbors of hazardous waste disposal site appeared first on Louisiana Illuminator.
Goldonna News: March 22, 2023
The Goldonna Christmas in the Park Committee members is the hardest-working elves around, even in the off-season! Mayor Gayle Cloud would like to announce that the Annual Fish Fry brought in a little over $2,000. “The outpouring from the community was astonishing it was a great success, and the donated...
Winnfield becomes latest community accepted to the Louisiana Main Street Lagniappe Community Program
WINNFIELD, La. (KTVE/KARD) — Louisiana Main Street has finally accepted the city of Winnfield as the newest member of the Lagniappe Community Program, an 18-month capacity-building process paving the way to becoming a designated community to Louisiana’s Main Street. According to the city of Winnfield, the downtown area has different empty buildings that can be changed into businesses such as restaurants, boutiques, or markets. Also, the second floors […]
ROAD CLOSURE: Winn Parish experiencing road closure until March 7
WINN PARISH, La. (KTVE/KARD) –According to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, LA 1231-2 at the railroad crossing will be closed to all traffic starting March 6 at 7:00 AM for repairs and will remain closed until Tuesday, March 7 at 5:00 PM. The crossing is located in Winn Parish on LA 1231-2, which […]
Governor expects DEQ response soon to Grant Parish burn pit complaints
Neighbors of a hazardous waste disposal facility in Central Louisiana should hear soon from state regulators regarding health issues they have linked to burn pits used at the site, according to Gov. John Bel Edwards. On the Louisiana Radio Network’s monthly “Ask the Governor” show, Edwards fielded a pointed question about the proposed permit renewal […] The post Governor expects DEQ response soon to Grant Parish burn pit complaints appeared first on Louisiana Illuminator.
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