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Impact of carbon capture project on Chicot Aquifer questioned
Some police jurors in Southwest Louisiana are asking the state for more time to elevate the potential risk and uncertainty surrounding proposed carbon capture projects on the Chicot Aquifer. The aquifer is a major source of groundwater in the region including all or parts of 15 parishes including Allen, Jeff Davis, Beauregard and Calcasieu parishes. […]
Train blocking north Kinder neighborhood for hours leaves residents in distress
KINDER, La. (KPLC) - Typically, if a train stops at a railroad crossing it’s for 10 to 15 minutes, but Wednesday evening in north Kinder, that wasn’t the case. Federal restrictions regulate the number of hours a train crew can work, both in a day and in a week’s time. When this crew hit their maximum number of hours, they decided to shut down and leave the train, blocking the only entrance to a neighborhood.
Coushatta Pow Wow continues Saturday
KINDER, La (KPLC) - People from all over the U.S. come to Kinder each year to experience the rich culture at one of Southwest Louisiana’s most unique events. The Coushatta Tribe hosted its 27th annual Pow Wow at the Pavilion at Coushatta Casino in Kinder. “It is the biggest...
Coushatta Powwow keeps traditions alive
KINDER, La. (KPLC) - This year marks the 27th annual Coushatta Powwow, which is one of the largest in North America. Hundreds of people came to join in on the fun. The powwow showcases generations of Native American roots carried out with a vibrant and exciting grand entry. ”This is...
Rapides Parish home listings asked for less money in May – see the current median price here
The median home in Rapides Parish listed for $232,500 in May, down 1.1% from the previous month's $235,000, an analysis of data from Realtor.com shows. Compared to May 2023, the median home list price increased 3% from $225,750. The statistics in this article only pertain to houses listed for sale...
Rapides Parish man dies in wreck on I-49 in Natchitoches Parish
CLOUTIERVILLE, La. (KSLA) — A Rapides Parish man died in a single-vehicle crash in Natchitoches Parish. Killed the wreck shortly after 3 p.m. Saturday near Cloutierville was 59-year-old Robert Pettway, of Glenmora, according to Louisiana State Police. The crash occurred on southbound Interstate 49 just north of Louisiana Highway...
Rapides School Board rejects attempt to bring spanking back, upholds current policy
A divided Rapides Parish School Board rejected an attempt Tuesday to bring corporal punishment back to the district's schools next year. During the regular Rapides Parish School Board meeting, a substitute motion that would have brought corporal punishment — spanking — back to schools failed after a 5-4 vote.
New alderman appointed in Elton
ELTON, La. (KPLC) - The votes are in, and Elton now has a new alderman. After former mayor Keisha Lemoine was recalled, Alderman Mike Pierotti was unanimously appointed interim mayor. This evening, a town meeting was held to fill the alderman position. Originally there were five potential candidates, but that...
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