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WELSH — Parish schools will be participating in a competition to promote inclusion among students.

(The Center Square) — Black Bayou Gas Storage has received the final federal authorization the company needed to begin construction and operate a large-scale gas storage hub in Cameron and Calcasieu parishes that encompasses four salt domes and related infrastructure.

(The Center Square) — Major changes to Louisiana’s welfare and workforce programs officially took effect Wednesday, shifting oversight of key public assistance benefits from the Department of Children and Family Services to the Louisiana Department of Health and the Louisiana Workforce Commission.

(The Center Square) — The National Federation of Independent Business released it's job report Thursday afternoon noting that the federal jobs report expected Friday will likely be delayed by the partial government shutdown.

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development has announced crews will perform patching, milling and asphalt overlay on I-10 South Frontage Road from La. 26 to La. 102. This project kicked off on Thursday and is expected to last until late October. Alternating lane closures are scheduled throughout the duration of the project. Motorists should expect delays, according to DOTD officials. Those travelling in the area can detour using the I-10 North Service Road as an alternate route.