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USPS looks at closing local offices

July 26, 2011 11:52 PM

It seems every year the US Postal Service looks at closing some post offices. This year, an $8-billion loss could shut down 3,700 post offices nationwide. In Louisiana alone, 51 post offices could close, including two in New Orleans, two in Alexandria and one each in Baton Rouge, Lafayette and... more »
Avery Island in confusing national competition

March 15, 2011 10:43 PM

Avery Island is trying to become one of the nation's favorite tourist attractions but there are concerns about how to get to the top in the Reader's Digest competition. The magazine visited Avery Island on March 9th, taking away some pictures from the Tabasco factory and left Iberia Parish... more »
Salt Mine Closed After Malfunction

October 4, 2010 5:34 PM

The Cargill salt mine in Avery Island remains down at this hour after a piece of equipment malfunctioned. A spokesman says the hoist that brings the salt up from below the mine got damaged. Because that opening is one of the safety evacuation routes, the mine was closed around nine... more »
Road Construction: David Duboin Road

November 25, 2009 3:14 PM

David Duboin Road at the intersection of Avery Island to the intersection of Curtis Lane is closed beginning today (Wednesday, November 25, 2009). This closure is necessary for the Iberia parish Public Works Department to repair damage to the David Duboin Bridge. No thru traffic will be allowed until the... more »