Gas prices are on the rise, seeing the highest autumn prices since 2014. If you were expecting a break between now and the holidays, Kevin Barnhart has some tough news for you.
A buyer has purchased the Avondale Shipyard in Jefferson Parish, with plans to turn the site into a global logistics hub that could employ 2,000 people. T. Parker Host CEO Adam Anderson says they’ll be utilizing the skills of many of the former Avondale workers for their new project.
The 254 acre site was purchased by T. Parker Host and Hilco Redevelopment in a joint venture.
A proposal to build an airstrip on Elmer’s Island in Jefferson Parish has been grounded after receiving complaints from conservation groups and environmentalists who questioned whether it’s a good idea to have an airport in a protected wildlife refuge. Cynthia Duet, Deputy Director of Audubon Louisiana, says the big fear is bird strikes, with planes flying in and out of the airport…
Wildlife and Fisheries Secretary Jack Montoucet signed an agreement in August to begin planning the construction of the air strip.
New health insurance plans are available on the Louisiana marketplace, but there’s a catch: they don’t have to provide the same level of coverage as was mandated under Obamacare. Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon says the plan may not cover things like pre-existing conditions and prescriptions.
The short term plans can be utilized for up to three years.