Reeves

Reeves, LA · Municipal
American Press
$35M in public funds frozen as Police Jury rejects major industry tax challenges
The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury denied property tax assessment appeals from Phillips 66 and Venture Global on Thursday, upholding the valuations set by Parish Assessor Wendy Aguillard. Sitting as the […]
KPLC TV
Police jurors deny tax reduction requests from Phillips 66, Venture Global
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Calcasieu Parish police jurors denied requests for lower property taxes from Phillips 66 and Venture Global on Thursday night. Both companies said their 2026 assessments were too high. Companies argue for fair market value. Several property owners asked for tax reductions, protesting assessments made at...
NOLA.com
Temporary restraining order dismissed against Sulphur Mayor Jacob Stutes, attorney says
An emergency protective order against Sulphur Mayor Jacob Stutes has been dismissed, according to his attorney. The mayor’s wife, Teresa Stutes, filed for divorce earlier this month while also filing an application for a restraining order, in which she alleged that he had choked and strangled her, shoved her, threatened her with bodily harm and thrown objects at her. Fourteenth Judicial District Judge Cynthia Clay Guillory granted a temporary restraining order.
Louisiana Illuminator
Groups criticize state for late, lenient pollution enforcement in Lake Charles
Louisiana officials have been slow to identify and punish violations of federal climate laws in the Lake Charles area, according to environmental groups. In response, the state Department of Environmental Quality called the assessment too broad and said it doesn’t take into account the agency’s recent steps to provide more timely accountability. The review was […]