12+ hour, 59+ min ago   (951+ words) Local governments and public boards across Avoyelles Parish handled a wide range of business during August, from utility rate increases and bridge repairs to water-system projects, school improvements and upcoming elections. Cottonport residents and businesses will see higher water and…...

4+ day, 13+ hour ago   (140+ words) Residents in Jefferson Parish voiced their frustrations over rising water bills during a council meeting Wednesday. Residents blamed the issue on the installation of new water meters. "With what's going on in the economy right now, people can't afford to…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (233+ words) Lafourche Parish Government is seeking state grant funding to expand its efforts to remove blighted properties across the parish, applying through Louisiana’s Community Development Block Program to supplement its existing blight program. According to the U.S. Department of Housing and…...

2+ week, 17+ hour ago   (153+ words) Lafourche Parish Government is seeking property owners interested in having blighted or condemned residential structures removed as the parish applies for state grant funding to expand its existing blight program. The parish is applying for funding through Louisiana’s Community Development…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (256+ words) On Thursday, August 20th, the Louisiana State Bond Commission approved election applications and funding for the following parishes: Bossier, Caddo, DeSoto, Jefferson Davis, Natchitoches, Ouachita, and Richland. The Louisiana State Bond Commission also approved loans and financing for statewide expenses and…...