Friday, November 9 2012 3:34 PM EST2012-11-09 20:34:00 GMT
A mock jury selection has started in the criminal case of former Lake Charles OB/GYN Doctor Peter LaFuria. LaFuria is accused of taking explicit photos of patients without their knowledge or consentMore >>
The hearing on whether a change of venue should be granted for LaFuria's trial has ended but no ruling is expected until Dec. 7.More >>
Treasurer John Kennedy is urging rejection of a proposed $50,000 pay raise for the top executive of Louisiana's state-run property insurance company.More >>
Treasurer John Kennedy is urging rejection of a proposed $50,000 pay raise for the top executive of Louisiana's state-run property insurance company.More >>
Friday, November 9 2012 3:22 PM EST2012-11-09 20:22:03 GMT
State health officials, top lawmakers and law enforcement personnel combined Friday to hold a news conference to announce steps they have taken to ban a dangerous new drug, 25-I, making it illegal in Louisiana. AccordingMore >>
State health officials, top lawmakers and law enforcement personnel combined Friday to hold a news conference to announce steps they have taken to ban a dangerous new drug, 25-I, making it illegal in Louisiana.More >>
Friday, November 9 2012 2:54 PM EST2012-11-09 19:54:06 GMT
The following is a story from the Army's 1st Maneuver Enhancement Brigade: The 50th Military Police Detachment, 519th Military Police Battalion, 1st Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, was activated on Oct.More >>
The 50th Military Police Detachment, 519th Military Police Battalion, 1st Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, was activated on Oct. 16, at the 1st MEB field, at Fort Polk. More >>
Friday, November 9 2012 2:39 PM EST2012-11-09 19:39:37 GMT
The U.S. Forest Service has ruled that hunting deer with dogs will be prohibited in the Kisatchie National Forest effective with the 2012-2013 hunting season. According to a Forest Service news release,More >>
The U.S. Forest Service has ruled that hunting deer with dogs will be prohibited in the Kisatchie National Forest effective with the 2012-2013 hunting season.More >>
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LAKE CHARLES, LA (KPLC) -
Congressman Charles Boustany came to Lake Charles today to meet with local businesses to discuss economic growth.
Boustany said Louisiana grew no more than one-percent economically within the first six months of 2011.
"Bottom line is we did not grow like other southern states did," he said. "We got too many people who are out of jobs, we have an economy that's languishing and we got to do a number of things to get things moving forward."
Boustany said the chemical industry plays an important role in both the local and national economies. He said we rely too much on foreign oil and should become more independent by drilling on all of the U.S. coasts.
By going directly to these businesses, Boustany was about to see the challenges they are currently facing due to competition nationally and internationally.
"I want to hear directly from the job creators and that's the best way to understand what is the business environment and how do we get this state and our community and country moving again," he said.
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