BAYOU CORNE - Inspections continued today in Assumption Parish as the buyout process for people affected by a nearby sinkhole moves forward.
The Parks have lived in Bayou Corne for more than 20 years, and said they hate to leave.
"This has changed everyone of our lives and... more »
BATON ROUGE- Crews will be inspecting the Horace Wilkinson Bridge, also known as the "New Bridge," where I-10 crosses the Mississippi River Saturday and Sunday.
It's a routine inspection. Crews have been checking out other bridges in the area.
Expect one eastbound lane to be closed for the... more »
BATON ROUGE- Restaurant owners and managers say they want stricter guidelines from the Office of Public Health, when it comes to inspections.
This comes after a legislative audit showed public health issued permits to restaurants with uncorrected violations, rarely used formal enforcement action, and much more.
According to... more »
At a hearing in Kenner, La., a federal officials says the inspection of deepwater drilling rigs in the aftermath of the Gulf disaster turned up only "a couple of minor issues."
Coast Guard Capt. Hung Nguyen said the government may not have an effective safety net for making sure... more »
The Department of the Interior is proposing the Minerals Management Service be split in two, as part of the Obama administration's response to the Gulf Coast oil spill. One agency would be charged with inspecting oil rigs, investigating oil companies and enforcing safety regulations, while the other would oversee leases... more »
Federal inspectors have found no major problems in 30 offshore drilling rigs in the Gulf of Mexico, that's according to Interior Secretary Ken Salazar.
Salazar says no significant problems have been found, after rig inspections started after the Deepwater Horizon exploded, killing 11 workers.
He says minor problems... more »
The National Federation of Independent Business says the federal government will inspect hiring records of 180 employers in five states including Louisiana. Homeland Security's division of immigration customs enforcement will check for compliance with immigration laws and regulations. Technical violations carry fines of up to $1,100 each. Knowingly hiring an... more »
All 1,900 day care centers licensed by the state will be inspected and reviewed within the year according to new safety and licensing regulations set by the Department of Social Services.
The new guidelines also say any centers that have had their licenses revoked and reinstated will be inspected... more »
BATON ROUGE - Some city workers are headed to the classroom. Metro Council passed an ordinance that requires city workers who drive city vehicles to... more »
BATON ROUGE- Lawmakers are poised to streamline laws dealing with surrogacy births in Louisiana.
Some have suggested surrogacy births are currently taking place without... more »
FRENCH SETTLEMENT- A man and woman face charges for crimes against nature and child pornography.
Doyle Trauth, 42, and Lisa Trauth were arrested after... more »
BATON ROUGE - Questions surround the state Capitol after the Legislative Auditor told the Republican Party of Louisiana to hand over financial documents.
"State... more »
BELMAR, NEW JERSEY- New Jersey Governor Chris Christie says keep the politics out of getting aid to people in Oklahoma trying to recover from a... more »