Rita Lebleu, Author at American Press

#pipeline

Moss Lake Partners wants to build pipeline to SW La., export facility in Hackberry

Moss Lake Partners submitted its pre-filing to FERC earlier this month for a $4.5 billion project. The Houston-based energy infrastructure and logistics company plans to ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Thursday, April 25, 2024 1:36 pm

Sulphur Mines

Sulphur Mines Salt Dome update: ‘A lot going on there’

Cindy Robertson, Micah 6:8, got her second bird’s eye view of the western side of the Sulphur Mines Salt Dome surface last week. “We saw ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Wednesday, April 24, 2024 8:52 am

sulphur high

Sulphur High School group ‘doing good’ in community

When it came time for Sulphur High School LEAD Council to do good in their community, they didn’t have to look far. The Sulphur Senior ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Tuesday, April 23, 2024 5:15 pm

earth day

SW La. marks Earth Day with cleanup events across the area

Earth Day is celebrated worldwide in various ways — and has been since 1970. Southwest Louisiana marked the occasion on Saturday in Westlake where volunteers ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Monday, April 22, 2024 6:34 pm

Sabine Lighthouse

For the love of a lighthouse: Restoration of Sabine Pass structure taking place one small step at a time

The Cameron Parish Sabine Pass Lighthouse, built in 1856, could be a shining example of historic preservation, a tourist attraction and perhaps the preeminent symbol ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Monday, April 22, 2024 6:30 am

entergy

Public Service Commission approves Entergy plan, rate hike

The Louisiana Public Service Commission (LPSC) approved a plan proposed by Entergy Louisiana to spend $1.9 billion over the next three years on a plan ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Friday, April 19, 2024 5:18 pm

This is Home

This is Home: Fourth annual celebration of SWLA music and culture returns Saturday

Celebrate Southwest Louisiana’s unique culture, enjoy great weather, connect with friends and make new ones at the Fourth Annual This Is Home Fest Saturday, April ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Friday, April 19, 2024 1:47 pm

Entergt

UPDATE: Entergy may be raising its rates again

Entergy could be raising its rates again, but the process is being rushed through leaving little to no time for the public to respond, reach ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Thursday, April 18, 2024 8:47 pm

entergy

Entergy asks Public Service Commission to approve rate hike for its customers

The Public Service Commission (PSC) will vote on Entergy’s proposal of a $1.9 billion plan for grid hardening on Friday. (An earlier article incorrectly stated ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Thursday, April 18, 2024 12:24 pm

Westlake Theater

Tonight: Westlake High Theatre presents ‘Phantom of the Opera’

About this time last year, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “Phantom of the Opera” presented its 13,981st and final show on Broadway. Westlake High Theatre will resurrect ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Thursday, April 18, 2024 6:15 am

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