There’s a push to cancel construction of a 9.4 billion dollar chemical plant in St. James Parish after archeologists discover what may be an unknown number of unmarked slave graves. FG, the company building the Formosa plant, says an independent archeologist they hired discovered the graves in June, but Local activist and RISE St. James Founder Sharon Lavigne says –
FG said in a statement they “will follow all applicable state and federal laws in regards to the burial ground and public notification.”
Rumors are swirling that current Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne could be the next president of the LSU System, replacing F-King Alexander. Governor John Bel Edwards ays there’s a reason why Dardenne is an attractive candidate for the job
The state fire marshal’s office is investigating a fatal fire that resulted in the death of a mother and her seven-year son. The blaze took place last night in the Red River Parish town of Coushatta. State Fire Marshal Butch Browning says s we are looking at another cold night tonight, so he asks that if you are using a space heater, turn it off before you go to bed…
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When Joe Burrow accepted the Heisman Trophy Saturday night, the quarterback might not have realized it, but his heartfelt speech put a major spotlight on the issue of hunger in Southeast Ohio. The impact is also being felt here in Baton Rouge. President and CEO of the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank Mike Manning says Since Burrow’s acceptance speech, they’ve seen a $50-thousand increase in donations, and they continue to come in.
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if you need assistance call 211 and ask the United Way for your local area Food Bank.