Perry
Perry, LA · Municipal
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Plaquemine residents experiencing low water pressure due to water main repair
PLAQUEMINE — Residents in the Plaquemine area may experience low water pressure on River Road from Evergreen Road to South of the SNF plant, Iberville Parish Government announced on Monday. The loss of pressure is due to repair work that is required on a large water main. Crews are...
avoyellestoday.com
From vote buying to vote suppression
Last week's column about vote buying brought an interesting observation from Marksville native Chris Roy Jr. He made a point worth considering: If we're going to talk about politicians buying votes, we also need to talk about efforts to keep people from voting altogether. Historically, vote buying has been associated with political machines seeking support, while efforts to restrict voting have taken different forms across generations. Today, debates over voting restrictions often divide along political lines, with Republicans emphasizing election security and Democrats warning about voter suppression.
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Development authority considers using public money to redevelop former Northgate Mall
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) -- Help is on the way for the former Northgate Mall property, officials said. The Northway Economic Development District Board (EDD) is advancing consideration of using public money in The Hub, a proposed redevelopment of the former Northgate Mall property along Moss Street in North Lafayette. The...
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Bunkie takes aim at neglected properties
The City of Bunkie is continuing its efforts to address abandoned and deteriorating properties, with the City Council taking additional action during its October 8 meeting. The council approved moving forward with the notification and public hearing process for 44 properties identified as candidates for condemnation and possible demolition. Property owners will have an opportunity to respond before final decisions are made.
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West Baton Rouge left an impact at the state sugar cane festival
Brusly's Julieann Bourque represented West Baton Rouge at the Louisiana Sugar Cane Fair & Festival and came home with Miss Congeniality, an award voted on by her fellow contestants. Louisiana's new Queen Sugar has a message too.
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theadvocate.com
Downtown board urges city council to vote no on night club request
Downtown Lafayette officials requested City Council members vote no on the upcoming permit for a large nightclub proposed for Cypress Street. The Downtown Development Authority unanimously approved a resolution Wednesday to vote no on the request from Plush Syndicate and participate in a broader discussion about downtown nightlife. That discussion...
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Company that built Silo Creek to start on another big upscale apartment project in Lafayette
The New Orleans company that built 252 upscale apartments next to Top Golf will start construction soon on a similar project along Verot School Road. Key Real Estate will start this month on the 208-unit, $35.5 million project at 2832 Verot School Road at the site of the old Dax on Verot restaurant, said Michael Lang, Key’s managing principal for development.
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Brookhollow residents report years of water issues
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — Residents of the Brookhollow neighborhood near East Broussard Road report experiencing ongoing water discoloration, insufficient pressure and rising costs for years. Despite submitting repeated complaints to their distribution provider, Magnolia Water, residents say no permanent fixes have been implemented, leading some households to question the dependability and safety of their water supply.