The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers grants a federal permit for the construction of a one-point-eight billion dollar. Louisiana International Terminal in Saint Bernard Parish. Port NOLA President and CEO Beth Branch says the facility will be able to handle massive container ships with 50-foot-drafts, which currently can not pass to the Port of New Orleans, because the Crescent City Connection bridge is not high enough…
Cut 7 (11) “…coming into port.”
The Louisiana International Terminal is a public-private investment project that Governor Jeff Landry says will cement Louisiana’s role as the nation’s gateway to global trade. It’s expected to open in 2028.
Meanwhile in northwest Louisiana, Amazon Web Services is increasing its investment by another six-billion dollars which will result in a third data center in that region. Amazon announced in February that it was making a 12-billion dollar investment that would result in data centers in Caddo and Bossier parishes.
State Police is reminding motorists that this hot weather can be difficult on your vehicle. Trooper Eddie Thomas says if you’re going out on a long road trip, there are a few things you should check before you leave.
Cut 4 (11) “…check your battery.”
Thomas says in these brutally hot conditions, it’s very important to have your emergency roadside kit in your vehicle in case it breaks down.
If your spouse or partner has dementia, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America wants to hear from you. AFA spokesman Chris Schneider says it’s launched a groundbreaking national research study to examine the impact caring for a spouse or partner with dementia has on physical and mental health.
Schneider says families can learn more or participate in the free online survey visiting afacaregiversurvey.com.