The Jeff Davis Parish Police Jury has moved into the bid phase for the new parish animal shelter after the final architectural design phase with Beazely and Longo Shelter Design of Lafayette was completed.
OBERLIN — Members of a four parish Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Alliance seek to balance the risks of CO2 storage in the area that could possibly affect drinking water for much of Louisiana. The alliance came together with residents — many longtime workers in the oil and gas industry — to hear a preliminary analysis on proposed underground CO2 storage in Allen Parish. Professional geologist Michael Simms and Environmental Scientist Gary Snellgrove of Gulf Engineers and Consultants (GEC) in Baton Rouge, were hired to perform an environmental and public-health risk assessment for Allen Parish. The team shared information about the CO2 permitting process and underground reservoir formations. The team also received public feedback and addressed questions and concerns.
The Jennings City Council voted earlier this week to accept bids on the ornamental sign project for the city’s historic district, as well as part of the waterworks expansion project.
ELTON — The Town of Elton will be without a clerk a little longer after the council was unable to move forward with the hiring process at Wednesday’s meeting due to legalities.
Cathy Lynn Abel-Vaughn of Lake Brownwood, Texas passed peacefully in her home on Nov. 10, 2024. A memorial service will be held Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024 at 2 p.m. at Brownwood Funeral Home.
(The Center Square) — The House Ways and Means Committee heard testimony on Gov. Jeff Landry's proposal to reduce the corporate income tax rate and sunset a wide variety of tax credits and exemptions.
