Officials are discussing building a freshwater pipeline that can dilute salt water as it enters water treatment facilities in Jefferson and Orleans Parishes. Jeff Palermo has the story…
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A new JP Morgan Chase Bank operations center which will serve as the central home loan hub in Ruston has been unanimously approved by the Lincoln Parish Police Jury and School Board. The new 50 thousand square foot facility will create 200 jobs with an average annual salary of $50 thousand.
Early voting starts Saturday and the last gubernatorial debate airs tonight on Louisiana Public Broadcasting. Council for a Better Louisiana President Barry Erwin says their forums focus on issues that impact residents, not political rhetoric.
Five of the major candidates will participate but front-runner Attorney General Jeff Landry will not attend tonight’s forum.
Louisiana ranks 45th in the country for long-term care services and support for older Americans, according to the AARP Scorecard. In family caregiving, the state shows a 10 percent decline in adult day services and access to home health aides. Director of Advocacy Andrew Muhl…