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Church Point flood mitigation project funded

A $2.9 million project at Church Point to construct two detention ponds is among 16 announced by Gov. John Bel Edwards. The projects totaling $61.6 million are part of the Watershed Projects Grant Program: Local and Regional – Round 1 and are part of a plan to spend $1.

Limit on police immunity thwarted

A bill that would limit the legal immunity for Louisiana police officers who use excessive force failed to pass through a Senate judiciary committee Tuesday. Rep.

Man accused of shooting death had been convicted of murder

Scott Allen Cooper, the man accused in the shooting death of 17-year-old Garrison Gautreaux in the early morning hours of May 16, had been previously convicted and sentenced for a murder charge. However, a trial error and technicality caused the ruling of the case to be overturned.

Nungesser pledges funds for tourism

With $17.5 million in American Rescue Plan funding earmarked for tourism, Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser told Main Street officials from across the state to expect continued support from the state.

Tri-Parish workforce posts gain in April

The Tri-Parish workforce posted a gain in April compared to a year ago when jobs vaporized amid COVID-19 restrictions and shutdowns. The April workforce numbered 67,162, an increase of 657 or nearly 1% over a year ago, according to statistic released Friday by the Louisiana Workforce Commission.

LSU faculty pushing for mandatory vaccinations

Hundreds of LSU faculty members voted Tuesday for a resolution calling on the university to require students to receive COVID-19 vaccines before returning in the fall.

Rain, rain go away

The rain has been pouring for nearly a week, causing flooding in parts of the state. One day brought 13 inches as the weather systems stalled over some cities. Many areas have been under water for days. One thing this weather has definitely shown us is where the problem spots are in our yards.

Bringing May flowers and other summer garden tips

There are many things to be done in the lawn and in the garden as we transition from the spring into the summer. One thing to consider if you haven’t already done so is replacing your cool-season bedding plants with warm-season bedding plants.

High demand, tight supply drives lumber prices up

If you have started construction on a new home or want to update a room in your house, you probably have experienced sticker shock when it comes to the price of building materials, especially lumber. Last year, the price was $354 per thousand foot of lumber.

NSF survey puts UL Lafayette in top 10 in the U.S. for industry-funded research

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette is ranked 143rd in the nation for research and development expenditures. UL Lafayette is also among the top 10 universities in the United States for research that’s funded through partnerships with business and industry.