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Does River City Own The Riverfront?
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (61+ words) After reading Mickey McCamish’s comments and Emily Mack’s response I have questions: Does River City own the riverfront? Are they planning on doing away with the grassy field and the parking lots? How about just building the bathrooms and planting…...
Voters to decide on funding West Baton Rouge Parish Health Center
2+ day, 17+ hour ago (51+ words) WAFB Voters to decide on funding West Baton Rouge Parish Health Center 31st annual Sugarfest held at West Baton Rouge Museum Term limits for governor? You decide Nov. 3 Baton Rouge man arrested, accused of rape, robbery at City Hall...
Ottumwa to consider safety upgrades for West Second Street crossing
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (147+ words) OTTUMWA, Iowa (KYOU) - The Ottumwa City Council could approve safety upgrades Tuesday for a railroad crossing on West Second Street. More than 5,500 vehicles cross the tracks every day at West Second Street in Ottumwa. A safety review found poles near…...
St. Charles Parish voters to decide recreation, Council on Aging millages Nov. 3
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (539+ words) St. Charles Parish voters will decide the future of two dedicated property taxes on Nov. 3, with propositions on the ballot to continue funding for the parish’s Parks and Recreation Department and Council on Aging. If approved by voters, the Parks…...
New Orleans is a flat city, but where are the highest and lowest points? It’s complicated.
3+ day, 4+ hour ago (454+ words) You can say a lot of things about New Orleans, but it is not a city of steep inclines or hills. Finding a highest or lowest point in the city can be challenging and can vary based on certain parameters,…...
Groundbreaking for Riverfront redevelopment project set for this fall after meeting fundraising goal
5+ day, 21+ hour ago (324+ words) Rendering of enhanced dock. River City Company announced Friday that it had exceeded its $25 million fundraising goal for the redevelopment of Chattanooga’s Riverfront, a project known as Riverfront Parks Next. Funding comes from private investment, the State of Tennessee, City…...
Cameron Parish weighs reviving board to retain control over LNG tax breaks
6+ day, 2+ hour ago (193+ words) Cameron Parish officials are considering reviving a long-defunct industrial development board as a way to maintain greater local control over tax incentives for Commonwealth LNG, amid concerns that Gov. Jeff Landry’s changes to Louisiana’s Industrial Tax Exemption Program have shifted…...
New Iberia voters to consider second economic development district tax
6+ day, 14+ hour ago (74+ words) KATC New Iberia voters to consider second economic development district tax Lafayette summit explores tech’s role in government services Louisiana soccer chasing perfection despite historic start under Chris McBride 23rd annual Latin Music Festival highlights Lafayette’s Latino culture and community Chester…...
LSU Hall of Fame gymnastics coach Armando Vega dies at the age of 90
1+ week, 17+ hour ago (178+ words) BATON ROUGE — LSU Hall of Fame gymnastics coach Armando Vega died at the age of 90 on Monday at his home in Dallas. Vega served as the Tigers' men's gymnastics coach from 1972 to 1984, securing the NCAA Gymnastics Coach of the Year…...
Pioneer Heritage Center breaks ground on Rotary Club of South Shreveport Centennial Pavilion
1+ week, 5+ day ago (309+ words) A groundbreaking was held Friday construction of the Rotary Club of South Shreveport Centennial Pavilion. SHREVEPORT, La. — Tour groups visiting the Pioneer Heritage Center at Louisiana State University Shreveport will soon have a shaded space to rest and escape the…...