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Years before chemical leak, Honeywell was warned about corrosion risks, Louisiana regulators say
A Honeywell contract inspector warned the company's Geismar operation that some of its chlorine equipment was corroding and would need to be replaced within a year, nearly two and a half years before part of it burst and released dangerous chemicals in early 2023, state regulators allege. The January 2023...
US appeals court temporarily stays order for Louisiana to better protect Angola farm workers from heat
A federal appeals court has temporarily stayed an order that would have required the state to make a plan better protecting inmates sentenced to farm work at Louisiana State Penitentiary from extreme heat.
See who’s qualifying for mayor, police chief, council member races in Pointe Coupee Parish
POINTE COUPEE PARISH, La. (BRPROUD) — Candidates for mayor, chief of police and council members for the Town of Livonia started qualifying for the Nov. 5 election on Wednesday. The qualifying period is 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. from July 17-19. Local and municipal candidates qualify with the clerk...
Vehicle Hits Light Pole at Busy Intersection in Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette Crime Stoppers posted a video on social media that shows a black SUV hitting a light pole in Lafayette, and then driving away from the scene. The incident was caught on camera from the intersection of Moss and Willow St. You can see bystanders from a nearby business rush...
Man arrested with drugs, gun after running from traffic stop in Port Allen
PORT ALLEN - A man was arrested after running from a traffic stop and trying to hide inside a storage shed behind a Port Allen home. The West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office said 42-year-old Ihab Mustafa of Baton Rouge was driving recklessly near the intersection of Court Street and Lobdell Highway. Deputies said Mustafa had a handgun and drugs.
“Chalk it Up” Youth Art Contest set to Add Color to Thibodaux Sidewalks
The Thibodaux Recreation Department has announced the “Chalk it Up” sidewalk chalk art contest, scheduled for Thursday, August 1. The art event, held at the Peltier Park Recreation Pavilion, is open to participants ages four to sixteen and promises a fun and creative experience for the whole community.
What’s New Cell Phone Policy in Shreveport Bossier Schools?
SHREVEPORT, LA - Parents and students in schools across Louisiana are on notice today about new rules for cell phone use in schools. State lawmakers passed a measure tightening the rules. Senator Beth Mizell of Franklinton pushed for passage of Senate Bill 207 which won approval unanimously in the Senate and passed 84 to 13 on the House floor.
Cool Front Pushing Further Southward, Cooler Days for Louisiana?
The heat is on in Louisiana and we will take any type of break from the extreme temperatures this summer. Fall is still several weeks away and the days of cool fronts in Louisiana are nowhere near, however, we may see a cool front reach some southern states in the days ahead.
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