Foster Farms will cut number of contracted chicken growers for plant it bought in LouisianaFARMERVILLE, La. — A California-based poultry company that recently took over a closed Louisiana processing plant with assistance from the state says it will not extend contracts to all of the plant’s former growers. CenturyTel completes purchase of Embarq, creating CenturyLink telephone providerMONROE, La. — CenturyTel Inc. has completed its purchase of Embarq Corp., forming a new rural telecommunications giant. Dow Chemical to close 3 Louisiana plants as company moves further into specialty chemicalsNEW YORK — Dow Chemical Co. said Wednesday it will close three Louisiana plants as part of a shift away from basic chemicals toward the lucrative business of specialty chemicals. Whitney Holding hit by Fitch Ratings downgradeNEW ORLEANS — Fitch Ratings has cut its rating on regional banker Whitney Holding Corp. citing its nonperforming assets, much of them related to Florida real estate. La. police say burglar tried to rob church, but fell asleep in church’s guest apartmentPONCHATOULA, La. — Sleeping in church is bad during the sermon, but even worse when a burglar does it on the job. Police arrested an 18-year-old man after he was found sleeping in a building belonging to the French Corner Church. La. man arrested 3 times in the past week for refusing to pay bill at restaurantGRETNA, La. — An Arizona man who likes several drinks with his lunch has been arrested three times in the past week for refusing to pay at restaurants where he ate. Jefferson Parish sheriff’s records show that a 36-year-old man was booked with defrauding an innkeeper after he ate at three restaurants, then laughed when asked to pay his bill. USDA: Cotton acreage hits lowest level since 1983, amid continued interest in corn, soybeansNEW ORLEANS — U.S. farmers planted their fewest cotton acres since 1983 — just over 9 million — amid a continued swapping of acres for better priced and less-costly-to-produce crops such as corn and soybeans. Dry Louisiana: Farmers struggle, fish die in dry ditches, some areas consider fireworks banNEW ORLEANS — Louisiana got some welcome rain this week, but farmers were still worrying about vulnerable crops in drought conditions that even threatened to cancel their Fourth of July fireworks displays. Golf Channel examines prison links in La., complete with inmate groundskeepers, gator hazardsNEW ORLEANS — A golf course tucked among 18,000 acres in Louisiana’s scenic Tunica Hills would seem an ideal vacation getaway if it was not on the grounds of the sprawling Louisiana State Penitentiary. Judge refuses to toss bribery case against brother of ex-congressman William Jefferson of La.NEW ORLEANS — A federal judge has refused to throw out bribery charges against the brother of a former Louisiana congressman. ‘Jena 6′ case wrapped up with plea bargain, no jail time for 5 remaining defendants in La.JENA, La. — The Jena Six case, which once prompted a massive civil rights demonstration and drew international attention, saw the final chapter played out quietly. Public, not private money driving slow New Orleans downtownNEW ORLEANS — A deal approved this week to fill up an empty skyscraper and keep the city’s pro football team raises the bill of taxpayer funded redevelopment projects in downtown New Orleans to $300 million. Remaining Jena 6 defendants to plead guilty after 2006 beating, civil rights march in La.JENA, La. — The remaining defendants of the Jena Six case in Louisiana are expected in court to plead guilty. Louisiana governor’s deal to keep New Orleans Saints through 2025 wins legislative approvalBATON ROUGE, La. — Gov. Bobby Jindal’s deal to keep the New Orleans Saints in Louisiana throughout 2025 gained legislative approval Thursday and is close to completion. La. governor’s proposed deal with the New Orleans Saints wins approval from state legislatureBATON ROUGE, La. — Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal’s deal to keep the New Orleans Saints from moving through 2025 has won final legislative approval. FCC approves CenturyTel’s acquisition of EmbarqMONROE, La. — CenturyTel Inc. says it expects to close its acquisition of Embarq Corp. on July 1 following approval of the deal by the Federal Communications Commission. AP Newsbreak: 5 remaining ‘Jena Six’ cases near conclusion; plea deal expected FridayNEW ORLEANS — Five of six black teens accused of beating a white high school classmate in a case that led to the biggest civil rights protest in decades will plead guilty in a deal expected to be finalized this week, Louisiana court officials involved with the case told The Associated Press on Wednesday. AP Newsbreak: Remaining ‘Jena Six’ cases near conclusion; plea deal expected FridayNEW ORLEANS — Louisiana court officials involved with the case against five of six black teens accused of beating a white classmate in a case that sparked civil rights protests told The Associated Press that a plea deal should be finalized this week. Shreveport GM assembly and stamping plants to shut no later than June 2012General Motors Corp. will close its assembly and stamping plants in Shreveport, La., no later than June 2012, the company said Wednesday. Union: Shreveport GM plant to shut no later than June 2012General Motors Corp. plans to close its assembly and stamping plants in Shreveport, La., no later than June 2012, a union official said Wednesday. Union says General Motors plans to close Shreveport, La., truck plant no later than June 2012SHREVEPORT, La. — The General Motors Corp. assembly and stamping plants in Shreveport will close no later than June 2012. La. state government would lease office space from Saints owner in deal to keep team in stateBATON ROUGE, La. — Louisiana’s government would lease office space from the owner of the New Orleans Saints as part of a deal to keep the team in the state. La. Senate panel kills 10-cent Internet ‘fee’ bill; money for online crime fightBATON ROUGE, La. — A Senate committee on killed a proposal to fund online crime investigations by charging an extra 10 cents on every monthly Internet service bill in Louisiana. Editorial Roundup: Excerpts From Recent Editorials in Newspapers in the US and Abroad.Excerpts from recent editorials in newspapers in the United States and abroad: Witness at ex-La. Rep. Jefferson’s trial: ‘consutling fees’ disguised bribe paymentsALEXANDRIA, Va. — A witness in the bribery trial of a former Louisiana congressman says he paid hundreds of thousands of dollars to the congressman’s wife in bribes described as “consulting fees.” Startup car company to assemble autos in Louisiana, plans to employ 1,400 peopleMONROE, La. — A startup automobile company plans to assemble a new fuel-efficient car in Louisiana, employing an estimated 1,400 people once production starts, state and company officials announced Wednesday. Startup car company to assemble autos in LouisianaMONROE, La. — A startup automobile company plans to assemble a new fuel-efficient vehicle in Louisiana, creating an estimated 1,400 jobs. Leader of effort to draft La. Gov. Bobby Jindal for White House run cools group for nowBATON ROUGE, La. — A leader of a group seeking to encourage Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal to make a run for the White House has urged the organization to cool those efforts for now. La. Gov. who gave GOP reply to key Obama speech backs end to presidential draft ‘distraction’BATON ROUGE, La. — Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal and his state campaign group want supporters to end efforts to draft him for a presidential run, but the nationally prominent Republican stopped short of saying he won’t seek the presidency. Shrimp industry at low tide: Imports, fuel costs and low prices put bayou way of life in perilBAYOU LA BATRE, Ala. — Ho Van Le, who trawls in the Gulf of Mexico aboard his 50-foot vessel Star Light, understands the price squeeze facing shrimpers as this year’s season gets under way amid a global recession. |
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