Cleanup continues from Friday’s explosion at the chemical plant in Roseland that forced nearly one-thousand people to evacuate from the area. The stench of oil and grease penetrated the air throughout the weekend. Tangipahoa Parish President Robby Miller says they’re constantly testing the air quality.
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Radiance Technologies announced that it’s investing more than 370-million dollars to put up a new microchip packaging facility in Ruston. It’s expected to create 150 new jobs with an average salary of 85-thousand dollars a year. Radiance CEO Bill Bailey says the massive investment is further proof of Louisiana’s commitment to the high-tech industry.
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The Saints are still not ready to name a starting quarterback for the regular season opener against Arizona on September 7th. Andre Champagne has the story….
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Speaking of Louisiana quarterbacks, LSU’s Garrett Nussmeier will be sporting a new look this year – changing from number 13 to number 18. Number 18 is issued annually to a team leader that exemplifies great character. Nussmeier returned for his fifth season at LSU, because he said he wanted to win a championship.