Shreveport Job Corps lacking students, looking to recruit for new year
(The Center Square) — Job Corps in Shreveport is reportedly lacking students, with enrollment around 40% of capacity, as they request to push their... Read More.
Louisiana
Police make arrests in connection to Shreveport fight
(The Center Square) — Five people have been arrested on charges of disturbing the peace in connection with a violent fight that broke out... Read More.
Louisiana sues Smitty’s for explosion that polluted waterways
(The Center Square) – Louisiana on Wednesday sued Smitty’s Supply, a lubricant manufacturer whose Tangipahoa Parish facility exploded in August, sending millions of gallons... Read More.
One year after tax reforms, Louisiana rises in rankings
(The Center Square) — Louisiana’s tax system now ranks 31st in the country for competitiveness, up six spots from last year, according to the... Read More.
Bossier limits donations to non-governmental organizations
(The Center Square) — The Bossier City Council voted to limit donations with taxpayer funds to any non-governmental organizations, which include charitable, civic, cultural... Read More.
Fleming: Framework in place to avert fiscal takeover of New Orleans
(The Center Square) — Louisiana Treasurer John Fleming said Wednesday the state has a tentative plan to move forward on New Orleans' request to... Read More.
Caddo mulls $200K donation to food bank as food stamps shrink
(The Center Square) — Caddo Parish leaders are considering a $200,000 donation to the Northwest Louisiana Food Bank to help residents losing their full... Read More.
Entergy, Energy Transfer to send natural gas to north Louisiana
(The Center Square) — Entergy Louisiana signed a 20-year agreement with pipeline operator Energy Transfer on Tuesday for natural gas deliveries that will generate... Read More.
Backyard chickens in Bossier City can’t catch a break
(The Center Square) — The Bossier City Council on Tuesday rejected an ordinance that would have allowed residents within city limits to raise chickens... Read More.
New Orleans homeless services expecting deep cuts
(The Center Square) — The New Orleans Office of Homeless Services and Strategies is bracing for deep reductions next year that could trigger layoffs,... Read More.
