Formosa Petrochemical Corporation has announced plans to build a 9.4 billion dollar facility in St. James Parish. Once the ten year project is completed, officials say it will employ 1,200 full time workers with an average pay of 84,500 dollars a year. St. James Parish President Timothy Roussell says it’s a big deal.
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Construction is expected to begin next year.

The Bienville Parish town of Arcadia is mourning the death of Mayor Eugene Smith, who passed away at the age of 84. Homer Representative Patrick Jefferson says Smith was an excellent role model for other leaders, because he was great at networking….
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Smith was Arcadia’s mayor for nearly 16 years. He died from complications related to a lung illness.

Ed Raymond Veillon has been charged with first-degree murder and attempted first-degree murder in the shooting death of his 15-year-old son and the victim’s mother was also seriously wounded. St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Corporal James Grimaldi…
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The shooting happened Sunday night in the town of Paradi. A motive has not been given.

The state House has rejected a measure that would have increased some hunting and fishing licenses. The legislation would also consolidate the number of licenses from 117 to 35 and actually lower some fees. Erath Representative Blake Miguez says he’s fine with a consolidation of licenses, but his constitutions are not happy about a fee increase….
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The vote was 54-27, but needs 70 votes to pass.