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• Residents raise concerns as Hyundai Steel Facility moves forward in Ascension Parish Play Video

  January 9, 2026 6:46 PM

  MODESTE — The state has purchased land in Ascension Parish for the planned Hyundai steel facility, a $5.8 billion project expected to create more than 1,300 direct jobs. While officials tout the economic benefits, nearby residents say the project is moving too quickly and comes at a high cost to... more »

• DOTD crews starting months-long work to patch, overlay La. 30 in Iberville Parish Play Video

  October 23, 2025 11:09 AM

  PLAQUEMINE — The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development is starting construction on a $3 million project to patch, mill and overlay La. 30 between La. 74 in Iberville Parish and the East Baton Rouge Parish line. Starting Thursday, Oct. 30, motorists can expect daily alternating lane closures as... more »

• Gov. Landry, President Trump announce $5.8 billion Hyundai steel mill in Ascension Parish Play Video

  March 24, 2025 10:10 AM

  DONALDSONVILLE — Hyundai is planning a nearly $6 billion investment in Louisiana, Gov. Jeff Landry, President Donald Trump and other officials announced at the White House on Monday. The South Korean car manufacturer will be opening its first North American steel facility in Donaldsonville, the governor said during the... more »

• Fire crews put out fire at Zachary paper mill; cause not determined Play Video

  February 27, 2025 3:07 PM

  ZACHARY — Firefighters put out a fire at the Georgia-Pacific paper mill in Zachary. Zachary Fire officials said the mill near Mount Pleasant - Zachary Road caught fire around 1:32 a.m. Crews were able to put out the fire but provided no details as to what caused it.... more »

• Sunshine Bridge closure hurts sugar cane farmers Play Video

  October 16, 2018 11:43 PM

  SORRENTO - The closure of the Sunshine Bridge near Donaldsonville couldn't come at a worse time for sugar cane farmers on the east side of the Mississippi River. Harvest season just began and all the cane must be transported to sugar mills on the west side of the river. ... more »