(The Center Square) — Louisiana's civil court system is dragging down the state's economy and costing thousands of jobs, according to a study from the Perryman Group and Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse.
FAMILY FEATURES
ELTON — Mayor Mike Pierrotti and the Elton Board of Aldermen met this week to discuss their progress with paying old debts and creating an already behind-schedule budget.
In an 11-5 vote, the Louisiana House Committee on Natural Resources and Environment passed House Bill (HB) 601, authored by committee member, Rep. Brett Geyman.
a LAKE ARTHUR — Jeff Davis Parish Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating a fatal shooting that took place on Wednesday.
WELSH — The Welsh Board of Aldermen met this week to discuss various government matters, including a partnership with Jeff Davis Parish Tourism Commission that would allow for an electric car charging station in the town hall parking lot.
Plant upgrades underway
Newly hatched waterfowl are seen in full motion around the parish swimming, waddling, hunting for grains and seeds in grass and following their mothers. The baby ducklings are especially entertaining to watch as their feathers are still soft and puffed up. Baby waterfowl such as various ducklings, goslings and cygnets (baby swans) can often be seen this time of year exploring and enjoying the landscape at the Jennings I-10 Oil and Gas Park.
— Louisiana is looking to join several states in cracking down on access to mobile applications for underage individuals.
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Federal authorities are seeking to contain and clean up the damage from a decades-old oil well in southeast Louisiana that spewed crude and natural gas for more than a week.
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