Gretna Police Escalate Manhunt for "Armed and Dangerous" Suspect in Weekend Apartment Complex Shooting
Gretna Police search for Mark Haynes, suspect in a fatal shooting at Creekside Apartment Complex, after finding Michael K. Smith dead from gunshot wounds. Haynes, a convicted felon on parole, is considered armed and dangerous.
Katoen Natie Starts $25 Million Expansion in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Boosting Local Jobs and Supply Chain
Katoen Natie Baton Rouge begins a $25 million expansion, expected to create 22 jobs and retain 29, with a new warehouse for titanium dioxide and other products, bolstering Baton Rouge's logistics sector.
LA 70 Upgrade Nears Completion 4-Lane Divided Highway Set to Open in Ascension and St. James Parishes
LA 70 through Ascension and St. James Parishes is nearing completion of an upgrade to a 4-lane highway, with all lanes opening on Nov 17, 2025, but temporary lane closures are expected for striping work.











