Louisiana
The Federal Aviation Administration is giving Louisiana airports millions of dollars for infrastructure investment
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) – The federal government is distributing millions to Louisiana airports through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), $3.7 million is being doled out to Chennault, Lake Charles Regional and Southland Field.
Chennault’s Director of Executive and Airport Affairs Andrea LaFleur says the nearly $90,000 grant will go toward a much-needed repair.
“This grant is to help us fund the design part of rehabilitating multiple taxiways here on the airport. The main construction part of the project is going to be a million-dollar project. We just need the funds to enable us to maintain the facility in order to grow the airport,” LaFleur said.
The paved taxiways at Chennault are the longest in the region and are a top priority. Lafleur says the rehabilitation is all part of a five-year plan.
Because Chenault is not a commercial airport, funding these projects can take more time.
“You know this airport provides support. We can land any type of airplane that’s in the inventory that’s out here, so that’s a testament to the taxpayers who help pay for this airport, that’s a testament to the DOT and the FAA and the great team we have working here,” Chenault Executive Director Kevin Melton said.
West Calcasieu Airport Managing Board of Sulphur is receiving $535,000, which will be used to construct the airport’s drainage system to correct failing infrastructure.
Also, $1.3 million is going to Lake Charles Regional.
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NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) – A driver died from a gunshot wound after a Louisiana State Police car chase in New Orleans Saturday evening (June 20), but troopers say they did not fire the gun.
Troop NOLA confirmed the car chase ended near Franklin Avenue and North Miro Street Saturday. Troopers said they found the driver shot and brought them to the hospital, where that person died.
The driver’s identity has not been released.
A Troop NOLA spokesperson said he could not confirm if anyone else was in the car, if anyone has been arrested, or if troopers found a gun.
A spokesperson said more details will be released as a state police force investigation continues.
Troop NOLA is a special investigation unit tasked with proactive policing, traffic enforcement and crime reduction.
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MONROE, La. (KNOE) – Shelby Bordelon of Iberville Parish was crowned Miss Louisiana 2026 Saturday night in Monroe, earning the title and a $15,000 scholarship. Bordelon, a graduate student at Southeastern Louisiana University, said the role is about more than pageantry, emphasizing the yearlong service mission tied to the crown.
“Part of the mission of this organization is the service behind it,” Bordelon said. “And the service is so important, you are serving your state for a year… having the opportunities to connect with others… to continue making an impact and leaving my mark on others as well.”
Bordelon, who finished first runner-up in last year’s competition, said the moment her name was called as the winner still hasn’t fully sunk in.
“It was every emotion you could think of that was running through my mind at that moment,” she said, adding she focused on preparation and perspective this year. “I really wanted to go into this year with no regrets… just really trusting in that mindset and that plan.”
Bordelon said she hopes to use her platform to raise awareness for her nonprofit, Claire’s Promise, which focuses on combating drunk driving.
You can learn more about the nonprofit here. She will now represent Louisiana at the Miss America Pageant, which begins in late August in West Palm Beach, Florida.
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