The USA Today Network is reporting a Bioeconomy Development Opportunity Zone is coming to Richland Parish. Congresswoman Julia Letlow says it will attract new industry and jobs to produce renewable biofuel to power combustion engines. There’s enough woody biomass in the area to support at least one major refinery and other bio-based projects.

The passage of an ordinance by the East Baton Rouge Metro Council that limits live music events at River Center, means plans for a new arena on LSU’s campus can move forward…
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It’s St. Patrick’s Day weekend and a lucky one for mudbug fans as we’ve seen another dollar drop in the average price for a pound of crawfish. Crawfish App co-founder Laney King says consumers can expect to pay an average of $6.99 a pound for boiled crawfish this weekend.
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King says you can find live crawfish for as low as $3.75 a pound on The Crawfish App.

We’re seeing strong storms across north Louisiana this morning and heavy rainfall is also possible today and Sunday across south Louisiana. But LSU climatologist Barry Keim says Saturday does not look like a complete washout…
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