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  1. Could a citizens advisory committee solve West Feliciana's land use ordinance issues?

    The West Feliciana Parish Council is considering a citizens advisory committee to rewrite the parish’s land use ordinance, which has been the subject of dissension since its 2023 adoption.

  2. Zachary go-kart track owner vows to keep racing after council shuts it down

    A controversial go-kart track in Zachary was effectively shut down this week after reports of racers running vehicles outside approved hours in the track's residential neighborhood.

  3. West Feliciana residents could see rebates if data center tax bill passes

    West Feliciana Parish’s cash windfall from the expected operation of a large data center could mean tax rebates to parish property owners if a bill currently before the Legislature becomes law.

  4. Should Louisiana chemical plants be forced to install air monitors? A new attempt stalls.

    A new attempt to force Louisiana's largest industrial plants to install real-time air monitoring along their fencelines has stalled in the Legislature despite the bill being watered down to try to respond to industry concerns.

  5. Could a citizens advisory committee solve the parish’s land use ordinance issues?

    The West Feliciana Parish Council is considering a citizens advisory committee to rewrite the parish’s land use ordinance, which has been the subject of dissension since its 2023 adoption.