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air quality

Air quality standards available and changing

When air Particulate Matter (PM) numbers go up, individuals with asthma and chronic lung disease may “feel” it. Knowing those numbers and new EPA standards ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Tuesday, March 5, 2024 9:54 am

nungesser

Nungesser: Seafood industry in danger

On Feb. 20 Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser was in Breaux Bridge to pardon a crawfish. Later that month, he officially pardoned the baby pig rescued ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Saturday, March 2, 2024 6:14 pm

Blue Reboot

Grassroots Blue Reboot movement aims to bring new leadership to state

A grassroots reform movement a year and various dynamics in the making wants to bring new leadership to the state Democrat Party. To that end, ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Friday, March 1, 2024 5:10 pm

iowa

Home for retired school crossing guard dedicated after collaborative effort

Wilford Miller, 82,known in the Iowa, Louisiana community as a man of faith, retired school crossing guard and someone who could be counted on to ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Friday, March 1, 2024 8:19 am

relay for life

Relay for Life: Survivors, caregivers ‘lighting a way for a cause’

Survivors will be celebrated. Lives lost, remembered. Caregivers will be honored and funds will be raised by Southwest Louisiana go-getters for the American Cancer Society ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Thursday, February 29, 2024 9:11 am

#industry

FERC 101: In-person, demystified, user-friendly explainer event planned

Southwest Louisiana residents who want to know more about and have more of a say in natural gas pipelines and liquefied natural gas facility regulation ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Thursday, February 29, 2024 8:01 am

Early Education

Early childhood learners: ‘It’s not just babysitting’

Libbie Sonnier of the Louisiana Policy Institute for Children is feeling optimistic about state funding that could help make quality child care more affordable and ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Wednesday, February 28, 2024 4:36 am

burn ban

UPDATE: Multiple fires lead to parish burn ban

Due to high winds and dry conditions, the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury has issued a burn ban for all of Calcasieu Parish. The proclamation, signed ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Monday, February 26, 2024 7:48 pm

Weekend Talk

Essential economic driver: Port of Lake Charles nation’s 13th busiest port

The Port of Lake Charles had a record year in 2022, and again in 2023. But 2024 could be even better. Port Executive Director Richert ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Monday, February 26, 2024 7:45 am

nelson road

Nelson Road Extension Project on schedule, says DOTD

The Nelson Road Extension Project over Contraband Bayou is on schedule and expected to be completed by spring 2027. John Guiidroz, spokesperson for the Lake ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Saturday, February 24, 2024 4:49 am

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