Oily waste from Smitty’s Provide catastrophe might be injected underneath Jefferson Parish landfill
This story was initially revealed by the Louisiana Illuminator. Thousands and thousands of gallons of oily water and spilled petrochemicals from the Smitty’s Provide hearth and explosion have been dealt with at three totally different websites, however state officers have…
Decide guidelines allow for LNG terminal in Cameron Parish ignored potential local weather impacts
This story was initially revealed by Louisiana Illuminator A Cameron Parish choose has dominated that state officers violated the Louisiana Structure after they issued a allow for a liquified fuel export terminal, which has halted development on the ability. The resolution, reached…
St. Bernard Parish Hospital names new CEO
KEY TAKEAWAYS: Kim Ellender appointed as new CEO of SBPH. Ellender has over 20 years of well being care administration expertise. Succeeds Lani Quick, who moved to Ochsner Youngsters’s COO position. SBPH is nationally acknowledged for high quality affected person…
Constable Edwin Shorty concedes Orleans Parish sheriff election
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Constable Edwin “Shorty” Jr. concedes to elected Sheriff Michelle Woodfork on Saturday at The O Bar, Uptown. Whereas thanking supporters, Shorty urged the group to help the newly elected candidates. Shorty will function Algiers Metropolis Constable for the…
Orleans Parish sheriff Sizzling Seat debate
Orleans Parish sheriff candidates debate on WDSU Sizzling Seat JAILBREAKS IN STATE HISTORY, AND A CYBER ATTACK. THE FUTURE OF THE JAIL IS IN LIMBO. WHO WILL LEAD A NEW CHAPTER OF PUBLIC SAFETY IN THE CITY? WHO EARNS YOUR…
Cameron Parish fishermen conflict with Enterprise World over dredging mess
KEY TAKEAWAYS: Fishermen report dredged sediment from Enterprise World spilled into Calcasieu Lake Early August spill confirmed by state Wildlife and Fisheries officers Native oyster beds and crab traps smothered, affecting livelihoods Advocacy teams and state businesses are monitoring cleanup…
Lafourche Parish crash leaves motorcyclist lifeless
LAFOURCHE PARISH, La. (WGNO) — Troopers with the Louisiana State Police are investigating a crash that left a motorcyclist lifeless on Friday, Sept. 26. LSP officers mentioned troopers responded to the crash on Louisiana Freeway 307 close to Sanchez Highway…
VIDEO: Footage launched from Lafourche Parish police chase
Disclaimer: All individuals are presumed harmless till confirmed responsible. LAFOURCHE PARISH, La. (WGNO) — Newly launched video from the Louisiana State Police exhibits a chase in Lafourche Parish on Sept. 8 that resulted in a deadly shootout. Troopers have been…
Girl killed in head-on automobile crash in St. John the Baptist Parish
ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH, La. (WGNO) — A lady was killed in a automobile crash on I-10 in St. John the Baptist Parish Tuesday, Sept. 23. In keeping with the Louisiana State Police, the crash claimed the lifetime of…
In St. James Parish, Exxon plans to put carbon pipeline alarmingly near houses, companies
London Toussaint, 8, factors to the sugarcane subject simply behind her dwelling. “That’s the place we play at,” she says, “Me and Lyric, my finest buddy.” For kids in rural St. James Parish, Louisiana – which straddles the Mississippi, about…