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Calcasieu Police Jury’s proposed budget soars after hurricanes
John Guidroz An estimated $150 million in costs associated with recovering from Hurricanes Laura and Delta caused the ... Read more
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COVID-19 testing expected to increase in Louisiana over next month
Testing for COVID-19 is expected to ramp up this month, with expanded criteria and mobile sites that can ... Read more
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Wittler elected president of new drainage board
Board members of the Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 2 (East Calcasieu) met for the first time Tuesday, ... Read more
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ITEP debate advances to House
Sulphur legislator opposes changes; does not agree that centralized review board includes enough local input The House Commerce ... Read more
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Jeff Davis Parish E911 building renovation project approved
JENNINGS — Jeff Davis Parish is moving forward with renovations at the newly purchased E911 building located at ... 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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State of emergency expected for Beauregard
A state of emergency is expected to be signed this morning for Beauregard Parish, as waters continue to ... Read more
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Lawyers in Calcasieu weigh in on ITEP
‘Tax authority is subject to open meetings law’ Decisions regarding Calcasieu’s industrial tax exemption applications are made with ... Read more
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RV parks the new worker villages
The industrial megaprojects being built in Calcasieu Parish, combined with the need to house temporary workers, has led ... Read more
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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