The first phase of the I-10 widening is complete. About 55 million dollars was spent to widen a 2.8 mile stretch of road from LA 347 to the Atchafalaya Basin, along with adding in some roundabouts on the 347 as well as drainage improvements. State Department of Transportation Secretary Shawn Wilson says it’s money well-spent repaving roads first paved in the 50s…
The project was completed with 10 million dollars in federal FAST START funds.
Two 16-year-olds are believed to have fatally shot each other in New Iberia Sunday night. New Iberia Police Sgt Daesha Hughes says the two teens, currently unidentified were found lying in the road and both were pronounced head on the scene. Hughes says they haven’t figured out a motive yet…
An Amite man died and two others are in critical condition after an early morning head-on collision on LA 16 in St. Helena Parish. 69-year-old Clarence Griffin was prounced dead on the scene after his car was struck by 65-year-old Terry MacDonald who crossed the center line. State Police Trooper Jeremy Price says unfortunately for Mr. Griffin…
Starting in April American Airlines will offer direct flights out of Alexandria International Airport to Charlotte, North Carolina. The flights will make it easier for military stationed at Fort Polk to connect with their colleagues at North Carolina bases like Fort Bragg and Fort Jackson. England Airpark Alexandria International Executive Director Sandra McQuain also calls it a boon for business.