VG launches carbon capture, sequestration project
On Thursday, May 27, Venture Global LNG announced plans to capture and sequester carbon at its Calcasieu Pass and Plaquemines LNG facilities. Having concluded a […]
Coach Thomas dies May 28
(Editor’s Note–Coach Baron Gray Thomas, beloved athlete, coach, teacher and banker passed away Friday, May 28, at the age of 79.) On Friday afternoon, May […]
Governor Edwards signs updated public health order
Following months of improvement in COVID-19 hospitalizations and with nearly three million vaccine doses administered, Gov. John Bel Edwards on Tuesday, May 25, signed an […]
BESE’s response to updated order
On May 26, Governor John Bel Edwards lifted additional statewide COVID-19 restrictions, including the face-covering requirement for students in K-12 schools. Louisiana State Board of […]
Louisiana tax deadline June 15
The deadline for filing 2020 Louisiana state individual income tax returns is June 15. The Louisiana Department of Revenue granted automatic filing and payment extensions […]
Pontoon bridge closed for repairs
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises motorists that LA 384 at the Grand Lake Pontoon Bridge (MP 16.6) is closed to vehicle traffic […]
Two near drownings in Johnson Bayou
By Cyndi Sellers Two DeRidder area women were rescued from drowning in a possible rip tide on Sunday afternoon, and one remains in intensive care. […]
FEMA reverses decision on providing travel trailers
By Cyndi Sellers OEP Director Danny Lavergne reported to the Police Jury on Tuesday that FEMA has reversed its decision on providing travel trailers in […]
Demolitions, repairs approved for libraries
By Cyndi Sellers Demolitions for new rebuilds and repairs to storm damaged libraries were approved Tuesday by the Cameron Parish Police Jury. Bids will be […]
Restoration, repairs to school buildings continue
By Cyndi Sellers Restoration and repairs to School Board buildings continues, with a bid being awarded on Tuesday for repairs to the South Cameron High […]