Lawmakers support carbon-capture projects as battle erupts over local property rights

State Rep. Mike Johnson failed March 30 in trying to reverse a law giving the state power to expropriate private land to support carbon capture projects. Photo credit: Cross Harris/ LSU Manship School News Service

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By Avery White and Veronica Camenzuli LSU Manship School News Service on April 8, 2026

A bill to prevent the state’s use of eminent domain to support carbon capture storage and pipelines failed 12-7 in an extraordinarily tense House committee hearing Tuesday, March 31 in Baton Rouge.

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RUNNERS FOR HEALING

Staff Report

September 23, 2026

Another successful Spirit Reins 5K, pancake breakfast and softball tournament in Harrisonburg Spirit Reins hosted its 10th annual 5K Run/ Walk and Pan...

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Bucks Raised For Bucks

Staff Report

September 23, 2026

The Jena Community Center was active Thursday, September 17, as the annual Whitetails Unlimited Banquet was held to raise money for various education ...

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The Jena Times to unveil improved website on Oct 9

Staff Report

September 23, 2026

The Jena Times will launch a completely redesigned and upgraded website Friday, Oct. 9, bringing sweeping technical improvements aimed at giving reade...

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Jena Council introduces first sewer hike since 2020

Staff Report

September 23, 2026

The Jena Town Council voted unanimously Monday, Sept. 14, to introduce an amended ordinance raising sewer rates for the first time since 2020 and esta...

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New chief takes over Tullos VFD

By Reci Tradewell Staff Reporter

September 23, 2026

The Tullos Volunteer Fire Department has a new chief and two new members, but the town council’s Sept. 14 meeting made clear the department is still w...

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LaSalle Arrests

Submitted Article

September 23, 2026

The following individuals were arrested and booked into the LaSalle Parish Jail during the previous week: (more…)