Gov. Edwards announces Weyerhaeuser investing in Holden mill (Source: Pixabay) By WAFB Staff | May 12, 2021 at 10:31 AM CDT - Updated May 12 at 10:31 AM
The following information is from the office of the governor:
Today, Gov. John Bel Edwards and Weyerhaeuser announced the company plans to make a two-phased capital investment in its Holden facility. The project would result in approximately $157 million invested over several years to upgrade equipment and modernize the sawmill. Phase one includes nearly $19 million to upgrade lumber kiln-drying capacity, while the second phase will include a major investment of approximately $138 million to completely modernize the facility.
Through these investments, Weyerhaeuser will secure 119 existing jobs and create up to four new direct jobs, with the new jobs providing an average annual salary of $50,000, plus benefits. The project would generate an estimated 225 construction jobs, with an estimated payroll of about $25 million. A
Acadian Ambulance opens operations center in Lake Charles
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and last updated 2021-03-16 10:56:58-04
On Tuesday, Acadian Ambulance cut the ribbon on their Southwest Louisiana Operations Center in Lake Charles.
The center, located at 721 Enterprise Boulevard, was opened and dedicated in a ceremony attended by Governor John Bel Edwards and other state and local officials.
Acadian says that the center represents a $1.9 million renovation investment by the company at the former Dimmik Supply building in Lake Charles. We are excited to work with Mayor Hunter to bring this investment, activity and growth to an underserved part of Lake Charles. We hope this project will spur more investing and rejuvenation of the area, said Acadian Chairman and CEO Richard E. Zuschlag.
Gov. Edwards declares Day of Remembrance for Louisianans who died from COVID-19 Sunday marks one year since the first coronavirus death was reported in Louisiana. (Source: Gov. John Bel Edwards) By Kaitlyn Gibson | March 14, 2021 at 10:20 AM CDT - Updated March 14 at 12:22 PM
BATON ROUGE, La. (KSLA) - Governor John Bel Edwards declared Sunday, March 14, 2021, as a day of prayer and remembrance for those who have lost their lives due to COVID-19 in the last year.
March 11, 2020, was the same day northwest Louisiana saw its first confirmed case when a Caddo Parish resident tested positive. Bossier Parish had its first case on March 14.
Four in Acadiana appointed to Atchafalaya River Basin Restoration and Enhancement task force
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and last updated 2021-03-11 08:23:04-05
Four residents of Acadiana were appointed this week to the Governorâs Advisory Task Force on Atchafalaya River Basin Restoration and Enhancement.
Jody P. Meche of Henderson, Robert C. âRudyâ Sparks Jr. of Patterson, Christopher J. Tauzin of Breaux Bridge and Raymond M. âMacâ Wade of Morgan City will each have a spot on the advisory task force representing different aspects of the Atchafalaya Basin s residents and businesses.
According to the Governor s Office, the Task Force will elevate critical issues facing the Atchafalaya River Basin and the importance of its holistic management for navigation, flood control, and restoration. It will identify and build support for new and recurring sources of funding to reinvigorate the Basin Floodway System â Louisiana Project as well as identify shared goals for restoratio