Southwest Louisiana is once again getting a major economic boost as another LNG company announces plans to build a $4 billion dollar processing complex and export terminal at Calcasieu Pass. Venture Global says the project will create 100 new direct jobs. LSU Economist Dr. Loren Scott says this is a cherry on top of a loaded sundae…

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Officials say this facility will put Cameron Parish at the forefront of liquefied natural gas trade.

Angola warden Burl Cain says he’s considering running for governor. Cain says the thought of running for governor first came up a year ago, when he performed well in a poll on the 2015 governor’s race. The warden says there’s road signs encouraging him to run

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He’s says he’ll think and pray about it, but he’s not sure when he’ll make a final decision.

Residents are being warned by the Department of Children and Family Services of a possible phone scam that could lead to a breach of your credit card. DCFS Executive Council Charlie Dirks says a caller reportedly tells the listener that they would get a $100 Wal Mart gift card at their local food stamp office if they provided a credit card number for a $1.95 charge. He says someone showed up at their Iberia Parish Office looking for their gift card…

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He says if you get a call like this you should let someone know.

With Christmas two weeks away, many people are struggling with keeping their Christmas trees fresh. LSU AgCenter Forestry Specialist, Don Reed, says where you place your tree is important…

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He says hydration is the key, so make sure you’re watering your Christmas tree often.