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Tornado confirmed in St. James as southeast Louisiana recovers from wind damage, power outages
NEW ORLEANS — UPDATE: For the latest on power restoration parish by parish click here. The first of what are expected to be at least three rounds of storms between late Thursday and Saturday at noon struck late Thursday night, knocking out power to 65,000 in the metro area, primarily in Jefferson Parish and Tangipahoa, according to Entergy's power map. Cleco showed over 9,000 customers without power in St. Tammany.
23rd Judicial District reports guilty pleas for May 6-10
The 23rd Judicial District Attorney's Office, which includes the parishes of Ascension, Assumption, and St. James, reported guilty pleas during the week of May 6-10. Anshjay Bourgeois, 13177 Melissa Heights Gonzales, LA, age 30, pled guilty to Possession of a Schedule II Controlled Dangerous Substance and Unauthorized Entry of an Inhabited Dwelling. The defendant was sentenced to 18 months with the Louisiana Department of Corrections with credit for time served, to be suspended, and placed on 3 years supervised probation.
Photo Gallery: NSU Baseball rolls past McNeese
The Colonels scored early in the first inning. Basiel Williams brought in Edgar Alvarez and Gerado Villarreal with a hit up the middle. Nicholls put two more runs across the plate in the second inning. Drake Anderson scored on a ground out by Kaden Amundson. Senior Parker Coddou followed with a RBI single to right field bringing in MaCrae Kendrick.
Public notices for May 17, 2024
FILING OF SOUTH LOUISIANA ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (SLECA) This notice is given pursuant to Article IV, Section 21, Paragraph (D) of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974, regarding electricity rates in the Parishes of Assumption, La- fourche, Saint Martin, Saint Mary, and Terrebonne. SLECA has filed a formula rate plan (“FRP”) annual report pursuant to LPSC Docket No. U-36339-A, In re: Request for In- terim and Final Emergency Rate Relief. Any comments or questions concerning this filing may be directed to the Louisiana Public Service Commission at (225) 342-4999.
City of Donaldsonville receives $20 million natural gas infrastructure federal grant
The City of Donaldsonville and the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration held a ceremony at the Lemann Memorial Center in Donaldsonville the afternoon of May 17 to officially announce investments in energy infrastructure for several Louisiana communities. Local, state and federal officials, including U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA), attended...
Donaldsonville City Council Committee of the Whole agenda (Monday)
DONALDSONVILLE COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE AGENDA. MONDAY, MAY 20, 2024 | 5:30 P.M. The Donaldsonville Council of the City of Donaldsonville will hold a City Council COTW meeting on Monday, May 20, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. to be held in Council Chambers, 609 Railroad Avenue, Donaldsonville, Louisiana to discuss the following:
Officials set to visit Donaldsonville for Louisiana energy infrastructure announcement
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration will hold an in-person press briefing in Donaldsonville at 3 p.m. May 17 to announce investments in Louisiana's energy infrastructure. Local, state and federal officials, including U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy, are expected to attend the announcement at the Lemann Memorial Center at 1100...
GALLERY: SWMS FFA Banquet
On May 15th, Sixth Ward Middle School hosted a vibrant FFA banquet, encompassing a delightful meal, recognition of outstanding achievements through awards, a ceremonious transition with retiring officers, and the induction of fresh leadership. The event was further enriched by the insights shared by a distinguished guest speaker, adding depth...
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