On the final day of qualifying, former L-A-B-I president Stephen Waguespack and Mandeville Representative Richard Nelson added their names to the ballot for governor. Brooke Thorington has more
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The Louisiana Pardon Board is moving forward with Governor Edwards’ request for the clemency applications of 56 death row inmates to be heard. The Pardon Board has scheduled 20 hearings so far, beginning in October. Edwards opposes capital punishment.

The largest solar energy manufacturer in the Western Hemisphere, First Solar, announces plans to build a one-point-point billion dollar solar panel manufacturing facility in Iberia Parish. Louisiana Economic Development Secretary Don Pierson says the facility will employ 700 workers. He says it’s a huge win for the state and the country…
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The project is expected to be completed in 2026.

Earlier this week Jefferson Parish officials held public meetings to discuss the increase in coyote sightings in neighborhoods. LDWF State Wildlife Veterinarian Doctor Jim LaCour says coyotes are looking for food so it’s hard to keep them out of your subdivision, but you can take steps to keep them out of your yard…
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