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Bryan Beam proud of accomplishments as parish administrator, but ready to pass torch
Calcasieu Parish Administrator Bryan Beam is set to retire soon. Appointed in 2010, he is only the third ... Read more
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LNG job projection numbers differ
Driftwood LNG will produce 6,400 temporary jobs and 300-350 long-term jobs as it builds and operates its $15.9 ... Read more
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Police Jury elects president, vice president for 2019
White, Mayo are both serving first terms Calcasieu Parish police jurors Thursday unanimously elected Kevin White, of District ... Read more
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Strategic plan: Improve parish’s performance, services over next 3 years
Calcasieu Parish police jurors heard Thursday about a strategic plan that is designed to improve the parish’s performance ... Read more
Business
Officials defend tax incentives for industrial projects
Long-term benefits include sales tax gains, temporary and permanent jobs Taxpayers should take into account the long-term benefits ... Read more
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Strategic plan: Improve parish’s performance, services over next 3 years
Calcasieu Parish police jurors heard Thursday about a strategic plan that is designed to improve the parish’s performance ... Read more
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Sales taxes valuable but volatile
Taxing authority: No formal study done to weigh benefits, limitations of exemption With a table set by Gov. ... Read more
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Bang for the buck?
Tellurian ‘had very good read’ on local application outcome Despite a local, elected voice now taking part in ... Read more
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Bond money gets OK
$35M will be used to finance new parish facilities Calcasieu Parish police jurors voted 10-1 Thursday to approve ... Read more
Editorials
Newspaper supports property tax renewal
The American Press editorial board supports the renewal of a 10-year, 3.27-mill parish-wide courthouse and jail maintenance property ... Read more