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  1. Key structure of old Louisiana Shell refinery demolished. Here's why.

    The cat cracker and cat cracker reactor structure were demolished in a planned takedown this past weekend that was captured on video.

  2. St. Francisville's chief of police resigns, mayor looking for new chief

    The St. Francisville Board of Aldermen reluctantly accepted the resignation Nov. 11 of Police Chief Randy Metz, who has served three years in the job as part of his 36-year career in law enforcement.

  3. 'Red mud' waste from Louisiana plant prompts lawsuit from environmental group

    The suit asks a federal judge to declare that Atalco has violated the terms of its state permits as well as federal water and solid and hazardous waste laws.

  4. Parish Council looking for volunteers for boards, commissions. Considering a rule change.

    West Feliciana Parish government officials are discussing the possibility of amending the parish charter to make up for a lack of resident participation in hands-on governing.

  5. Growing Health Fair moves to Trinity Church's campus for the first time

    Just north of Jackson, Trinity Church’s campus hosted this year’s Health Fair, sponsored by Our Lady of the Lake.