Blanket ban: The Environmental Protection Agency on Monday announced a comprehensive ban on asbestos, a known carcinogen that is still used in some chlorine bleach, brake pads and other products. The ban marks a major expansion of EPA regulation under a landmark 2016 law. Read more from the Associated Press. Ban back in place: In
A Kentucky-based hospitality group is asking local officials to greenlight plans for a new hotel to be built at Howell Place. Daniel Whitley with Arnold Consulting and Engineering Services fi Already an INSIDER Sign in. We are glad you enjoy reading Business Report. Continue reading this story and get ACCESS to all our content from
Fueled by public outrage over the 2020 murder of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer and other high-profile incidents of police violence, a seismic shift swept across the U.S. shortly afterward, with a wave of initiatives aimed at reining in police powers and reimagining criminal-legal systems. Yet as Louisiana Illuminator reports, less than half
A Louisiana case that could set new free speech standards was heard Monday at the U.S. Supreme Court, where justices will decide whether the Biden administration went too far in pressuring social media giants like Facebook and X to remove posts containing misinformation about COVID-19. As the USA Today Network reports, Louisiana Attorney General Liz
The East Baton Rouge Parish Planning Commission will consider rezoning property on Highland Road to develop a place of worship. Madan Kundu, president of New Vrajadham Inc., is asking the commission to rezone the 1.07-acre property from single-family to limited residential. Sherrie Wilks owns the vacant property. If approved by the Planning Commission and Metro
One seedling grows into a magnificent tree with many memories
Small-town comfort, blessed by some of the Souths warmest hospitality
Keeping things fresh, local, and family-owned in the heart of Louisiana
Rich in resources, this region served as a strategic outpost since the first European settlers arrived in the 18th century, and for centuries before that for the Native American tribes who lived and traded here
Settled smack-dab in the center of the state, the Alexandria/Pineville area has enough history, art, festivals and outdoor adventures to fill all your spring weekends.