President’s proclamation grants exemptions for EPA hazardous emission standards

President Donald Trump issued a proclamation July 17 that granted facilities exemptions from pending changes to the EPA’s Hazardous Organic National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (HON NESHAP) which is a rule that would impose stricter regulations on certain chemical manufacturing...

VA Medical Centers in Louisiana cities to get infrastructure upgrades

The Department of Veterans Affairs will realign an additional $800 million this fiscal year as part of the Veterans Health Administration’s Non-Recurring Maintenance program, which makes infrastructure improvements to health care facilities to ensure safe and effective patient care.

U.S. Senators visit Japan, South Korea to bolster national security

Combat Veteran and U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)—who served in the Reserve Forces for 23 years and is a member of both the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) and U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee (SFRC)—and U.S. Sen.

The Newfoundland Hero

In the winter of 19071908, Prefect of Police Louis Lépine employed dog auxiliaries to patrol the lonely beats in and around Paris, France. Having the dogs patrol the lonely beats would free up human police officers to concentrate their efforts in areas with higher crime rates.

All Y’all

A Southern Writer’s View of Then and NowAccording to Merriam- Webster, a colloquialism is “a local or regional dialect expression.” Another definition? Language that’s “unacceptably informal.”I’ve been accused of both—unacceptable and informal—sometimes separately, but usually together.

Hamas to blame for Gaza’s woes but wants Israel to get blame

Hamas started a war, rejected a ceasefire and stole and profited from humanitarian aid, and we are supposed to believe that it’s all Israel’s fault.International attention is focused on food shortages in Gaza, with the blame and the pressure — as always — on Israel to do something about it.

Artificial Intelligence will be beneficial in the oil and gas industry

Louisiana has a longstanding history of pioneering the oil and gas industry. Our unique location on the Gulf provides ample opportunity for easy access and efficient product transport across the globe, making the industry an economic pillar for our state.

LWCC Earns national distinction with Ward’s 50 Listing and AM Best ‘A” Rating’ for 20th year

LWCC, Louisiana’s largest workers’ compensation insurance carrier, is celebrating being included in Ward’s 50 list of the highest performing insurance companies nationally for the 20th year.

The Contest Queen

Evelyn Ryan worked hard helping her husband, Leo, provide for their struggling family. Evelyn and Leo married in 1936 and had ten children together. Since 1943, Leo had been employed by the Defiance Screw Machine Products, but his salary usually failed to meet the needs of such a large family.

When It’s Time To Go Home

I grew up in the far southwest corner of Arkansas. Nature drove the speed of life, and the towns breathed at an unhurried pace. Even now when I return there, the clock seems to slow and things just don’t move as fast.