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For those riding out the storm, there were many reasons to stay.

For those riding out the storm, there were many reasons to stay.

Despite officials’ urgings or orders to evacuate ahead of Hurricane Francine’s landfall, many people decided …

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Floodwaters and Winds Strand Residents in Southern Louisiana

Floodwaters and Winds Strand Residents in Southern Louisiana

Waters were receding in the state's southern communities, near where Hurricane Francine made landfall. Rescue…

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Parents want school superintendent removed for holding classes in severe weather * Louisiana Illu...

Parents want school superintendent removed for holding classes in severe weather * Louisiana Illu...

The school superintendent for Calcasieu Parish is facing calls for his resignation after he chose not to canc…

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Lake Charles lacks firefighters while union lawsuit seeks better pay * Louisiana Illuminator

Lake Charles lacks firefighters while union lawsuit seeks better pay * Louisiana Illuminator

Staffing at fire stations is one-third below ideal level, as a over inadequate pay lingers over efforts to re…

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Air monitoring bill 'on hold' by finance committee

Air monitoring bill 'on hold' by finance committee

A Louisiana Senate bill that would have required chemical plants to monitor air quality passed through the Co…

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Neighbors shocked woman whose complaint led to Emmett Till's death lived quietly nearby - Louisia...

Neighbors shocked woman whose complaint led to Emmett Till's death lived quietly nearby - Louisia...

WESTLAKE - Emmett Till was lynched as a child, and his horrific death sparked the nation's move toward the Ci…

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LNG company announces $5 million for SWLA park restoration

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By Natalie McLendon Verified
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Louisiana Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser joined Woodside Energy and local officials Tuesday to announce a multimillion gift that will restore native habitats at Sam Houston Jones State Park. Woodside’s $5 million gift will support the restoration of more than 800 acres and five key habitats of the state park that were damaged by Hurricanes Laura and Delta. The initiative represents the largest corporate investment into any Louisiana Park.
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SWLA projects net $120 million in priority state funds

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By Natalie McLendon Verified
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State lawmakers allocated around $114.5 million in priority funding for Calcasieu in the latest state budget, led by the new I-10 Calcasieu River Bridge and projects at McNeese State University and the Port of Lake Charles. In all, Southwest Louisiana parishes are set to receive $120.3 million for in Priority 1 funding for projects. Priority 1 funds are first in line for state debt financing.
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Calcasieu solar farm sails through approval

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By Natalie McLendon Verified
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The Calcasieu Parish Planning and Zoning Board has approved a proposal for a solar farm supported by nearby residents, a major utility, an economic development alliance and planning staff. Locally-owned Sweet Lake Land and Oil Company has proposed using 1,100 acres near Lionel Derouen and Fruge roads in Bell City for Southern Prairie Solar, a subsidiary of Canada-based Westbridge Renewable Energy Corporation.
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