Parish engineering updates: $7.8 million estimate for drainage design; sewer projects advance GIS Engineering reported environmental-permit submissions and a roughly $7.8 million opinion of probable cost for a drainage project; Planis Design Group and Infiniti Engineering provided updates on pump‑station priorities, surveys and parishwide sewer plant progress.

Major updates on drainage and sewer projects reveal a $7.8 million price tag and impressive progress on construction without delays!

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Assumption Parish to use opioid settlement funds for inmate mental-health services; Correct Health approved for 55% allocation The parish finance committee authorized using opioid-settlement funds to pay 55% of inmate mental-health services, effective April 1, following Correct Health's proposal; jurors said the move would reduce pressure on the general fund while staff continue reporting and contract coordination.

Assumption Parish is set to redirect opioid-settlement funds to cover 55% of inmate mental-health services, raising questions about oversight and contractor reliability.

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Assumption Parish jury approves routine drainage allocations, tables several items At its Feb. 11 meeting, the Assumption Parish Police Jury approved a series of routine $2,000 drainage and levy maintenance allocations across multiple wards, authorized staff to pursue project designs and amendments, and tabled work that requires permits or further estimates.

Assumption Parish's Police Jury has greenlit $2,000 maintenance funds for vital drainage and levee systems while navigating the complexities of project approvals and estimates.

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Assumption Parish jury adopts 2026 budgets, submits Restore Act plan and opts out of state solar rules The police jury approved the 2026 budgets, adopted a Restore Act multiyear plan proposing funding for Bayushan floodgate maintenance, and voted to opt out of the state's solar farm regulations in favor of local rules; other actions included adopting Section 8 waiting-list changes and approving multiple contracts.

Assumption Parish is taking charge of its future by adopting a robust 2026 budget, securing funds for floodgate maintenance, and choosing local solar regulations over state mandates!

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Parish advances boat-launch and sewer engineering work; CJ Savoie contracted for design of phases Jurors authorized a firm-price $30,000 engineering agreement with CJ Savoie for design work on a boat-launch project (phase 1 and portions of phase 2) based on a $340,000 construction budget, took road‑overlay bids under advisement and received updates on sewer-plant contract amendments and courthouse/AgCenter work.

Assumption Parish is making major strides in infrastructure, with new engineering contracts and a strategic plan for the boat launch project that could enhance public safety and accessibility.

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Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser visits Assumption Parish to promote Keep Louisiana Beautiful grants and enforcement tools Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser presented Keep Louisiana Beautiful programs, offered surveillance camera and litter‑prevention grants, thanked the parish for past participation and urged local officials to apply for funding and technical support.

Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser is on a mission to transform Louisiana's landscape with exciting grant opportunities and community initiatives to combat litter!

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Atchafalaya Basin Keeper presents management plan to jurors and says group has filed suit over East Grand Lake project Dean Wilson of Atchafalaya Basin Keeper told jurors the basin is losing floodplain capacity, outlined a sediment‑trap and dredging plan, and said the group has filed a lawsuit challenging permitting for a proposed project; a public meeting is set for Dec. 10.

Dean Wilson of Atchafalaya Basin Keeper is fighting back against flood risks by filing a lawsuit over a controversial East Grand Lake project and unveiling a bold management plan aimed at restoring the basin's health.

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Assumption Parish approves 2025 budget amendments, publishes 2026 proposed budgets amid warning of shortfall The Assumption Parish Police Jury approved amended 2025 budgets and authorized publication and a public hearing on proposed 2026 budgets after staff warned the parish may end 2026 with an estimated $837,000 general‑fund balance — prompting calls for revenue changes and spending cuts.

Assumption Parish is facing a financial crunch with a projected 2026 fund balance of just $837,000, raising urgent questions about service sustainability and potential revenue changes.

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No Problem Raceway pitches parish support to host NHRA national event, cites major economic upside No Problem Raceway officials told jurors they seek parish assistance with roads, signage and infrastructure to host a potential NHRA national event; the track says it has invested about $2.5 million, can hold major events, and estimates significant long‑term economic impact.

No Problem Raceway is seeking support from local officials to host a thrilling NHRA national event that could bring tens of thousands of visitors and a major economic boost to Assumption Parish!

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STUNNING REFLECTION! The northern lights from the wheelhouse of a towboat traveling through Belle River!

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Joe Lamore waits for CJ Sabwa's plans amid medical leave delays Joe Lamore seeks updates on project plans while managing ongoing site evaluations.

Critical infrastructure projects in Assumption Parish are stalled due to delays from CJ Sabwa, leaving the community anxious for updates on their development.

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