Soon, more than 400 workers at the International Paper mill in Campti will be out of work when the plant closes next month. However, Economic Development Secretary Susan Bourgeois (BOO-zhwah) says most won’t be unemployed for very long, if at all.
Cut 4 (17) “…pulp service work.”
Early voting starts this Saturday in the state constitutional amendment election. You’ll be voting on four amendments, including Amendment 2, which for all intents and purposes rewrites Article 7 of the state constitution. Revenue Secretary Richard Nelson says it codifies some changes in the tax laws that the legislature passed in the special session last November.
Cut 7 (14) “…make every year.”
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There’s a new Central Louisiana State Hospital in Pineville, a modern facility designed for up to 116 patients with severe mental illnesses. Sean Richardson has more.
Cut 2 (30) “…I’m Sean Richardson.”
Lake Charles is a basketball mecca this week, with two tournaments being held in the city. Eric Zartler, executive director of the Lake Charles Regional Sports Authority, says it’s it’s an event that the Lake Charles community gets behind.