Temple Inland Guilty on Fish Kill Charges

Posted on February 8, 2013 | Comments Off

Reblogged from WGNO:

Temple Inland pleaded guilty to charges related to a fish kill near its plant in Bogalusa in August of 2011.

Sentencing is set for May 1.

A discharge from the company's plant into the Pearl River depleted Oxygen levels in the water.

For violating the Clean Water Act it could be fined up to $200,000 dollars.

The company could be hit with a $10,000 fine per taking for violating the Refuge Act.

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- Port of New Orleans opposes proposal to tear down Claiborne Avenue elevated expressway May 23, 2013
  Count the Port of New Orleans among those opposed to a proposal to tear down the elevated Interstate 10 expressway over North Claiborne Avenue.The port's Dock Board, its governing body, unanimously passed a resolution Thursday noting its opposition to the...
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- Army Corps Of Engineers command change on eve of hurricane season May 23, 2013
  There was pomp and circumstance on the Mississippi River during a military change of command ceremony on the Army Corps of Engineers sprawling Uptown complex.
- Expert: N.O. area termite swarm was 'absolutely the worst I've seen' May 23, 2013
  Swarming termites are young kings and queens leaving their colonies -- looking to start new ones. While it's a bit scary and definitely nasty, entomologist Ed Martin calls it an opportunity for property owners.
- Brennan's restaurant building sold at sheriff's auction May 23, 2013
  A sheriff’s auction Thursday afternoon brought a new twist in the complicated family fight over the future of Brennan's Restaurant on Royal Street. The restaurant's familiar pink building at 417 Royal was sold at a sheriff's auction at Civil Court.
- City to spend $280,000 to renovate downtown Piazza d'Italia May 23, 2013
  The city will spend $280,000 to renovate the Piazza d’Italia, the downtown fountain and outdoor plaza which pays tribute to the contributions of New Orleans Italian-American community, city officials announced Thursday.
- Hurricane forecast: Another busy Atlantic season May 23, 2013
  Federal forecasters are predicting yet another busy hurricane season.
WDSU New Orleans
- DOTD: Causeway open in both directions May 23, 2013
  Louisiana DOTD says the southbound Causeway reopened at about 5:50 p.m. Thursday.
- Copper thieves concern Bayou St. John area residents May 23, 2013
  They aren't getting away with much, but it's what could be next that has neighbors worried.
- Senate approves revamped equal pay for women bill May 23, 2013
  A week after rejecting a bill that would have prohibited employers from paying unequal wages for the same job based on gender, the Louisiana Senate reworked the proposal to apply only to state employees.
- JPSO: Former Coca-Cola employee stole nearly $9,000 from vending machines May 23, 2013
  The Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office says it has arrested a man who robbed numerous Coca-Cola vending machines.
- Senate rejects move to stop Common Core standards May 23, 2013
  The Louisiana Senate has killed a resolution that sought to keep the state from using a set of uniform national standards for public school testing, called Common Core standards.
WVUE New Orleans
- Metairie woman pours boiling water on boyfriend May 23, 2013
  Police say 20-year-old Theresa Wood poured hot water on her boyfriend while he was sleeping.
- Cleveland kidnap case hero gets burgers for life May 23, 2013
  The man who famously put down his Big Mac to help rescue three women held captive for a decade in an Ohio house will never have to pay for another burger in his hometown.
- Gay teen charged for underage girlfriend May 21, 2013
  An 18-year-old Florida cheerleader is facing felony charges that she had sexual contact with her underage, 14-year-old girlfriend, leading gay rights advocates to say the teen is being unfairly targeted for a common high school romance because she's gay.
- NOPD investigating murder on I-10 May 23, 2013
  New Orleans police are investigating a fatal shooting of a 31-year-old man. The shooting happened around 4:45 on I-10 at the Broad Street overpass.
- Bayou communities give to Oklahoma relief May 22, 2013
  Some residents and businesses mobilized their friends through social media to help gather relief supplies for tornado survivors.
WGSO
- MO Show May 23 May 23, 2013
- The Neutral Ground with Kaare Johnson May 23 May 23, 2013
- Scott Alexander May 23 May 23, 2013
- Inside New Orleans May 23 May 23, 2013
- Ringside Politics May 23 May 23, 2013
The Wildcat
- ‘You can always be what you want to be’
  LC Spring '13 Graduation day of mixed emotions
- Pinned to the past… and the future
  LC Nursing students honored in ceremony marking graduation
- Great while it lasted!
  Wildcats' magical run ends with 10-4 loss to UT-Tyler in ASC Championship game
- Looking to Extend History
  Wildcats Baseball to face ASC's best in Tyler
- LC gets $10 million donation (Video)
  Dr. Aguillard makes announcement at news conference
The Daily Reveille
- Campus expands at unprecedented rate May 5, 2013
  As a dusty haze descended upon campus this semester, from it rose projects like the parking garage and Tiger Stadium renovations — and the dust is far from settling.
- Fraudulent job postings increase as technology takes over market May 5, 2013
  If a job posted online seems so great it might as well be a steal, then it is probably trying to steal from you.
- SG election overshadowed by drama May 5, 2013
  Student Government saw a particularly volatile election cycle this semester — one filled with multiple complaint and University Court hearings as well as elections.
- Downtown Grocery holds grand opening May 5, 2013
  Downtown Grocery is the newest business to call the downtown area home and will hold a grand opening Monday, joining the ranks of other new businesses in a thriving and growing section of Baton Rouge.
- Atheist and LGBT communities see organized action May 5, 2013
  From the third annual Louisiana Queer Conference to the Bayou State’s first secular convention, the University’s LGBT and atheist students saw an increase in organized action within their communities
The Maroon
- Senior Sendoff May 10, 2013
  By: Showcasing a few of Loyola's many graduating students and commemorating their work and efforts. ...
- Letter to the Editor: Column was misguided May 9, 2013
  By: Mary Jane Wherritt Becker Letter to the Editor Loyola Maroon May 8, 2013 Recently, we were made aware of an article that appeared in the Loyola Maroon in late April. ...
- Go fly a kite May 8, 2013
  Take a study break with this activity What you’ll need: this newspaper (click and print the photo) two straws tape scissors string Step 1: Cut one straw down to five inches and the other to 7 1/2 ...
- Video: How to make a King Cake with a member of Loyola Sunday Cooks May 6, 2013
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- The Button Collector part X May 3, 2013
  Swain discovers the secrets of his past and his future With the closing of the door came a silence that lasted for many, many hours. This might seem like a long time to you, but to Swain it was only a moment, for he could not understand how he could feel such distress at
The Lion’s Roar
- Track and field places in SLC May 14, 2013
  The men and women’s track and field team put their best foot forward in the three day Southland Conference May 10 through 12 against several different competing schools. Southeastern’s Track and Field team won four event championships in the Conferen...
- Student-athlete awarded for academic excellence May 14, 2013
  Buck Bernard receives $2,500 scholarship While many consider earning a bachelor’s degree to be difficult, the accomplishment becomes especially challenging and time-consuming for student-athletes. One motivated Lions baseball team pitcher stands out for demonstrating both athletic and academi...
- Lions snap ranked Bearkats’ winning streak May 14, 2013
  Team loses home series, clinches last home game After two losses against the No. 28-ranked Sam Houston State Bearkats, the Lions baseball team managed to defeat the Bearkats in the last home game of the season thanks to good pitching and an aggressive defense. Initially the first game of the serie...
- Words of end-of-semester wisdom May 14, 2013
  Prologue For some reason or another, I feel like making this a little bit informal. And by a little bit, I actually mean in your face, blatant and woefully overstated. The ideas I’m presenting will make sense, but may take some nonsensical introducti...
- Student directors show their skills during theatre class showcase May 14, 2013
  Students from an upper-level theatre course had the opportunity to put their directing skills to practice in a Directing Showcase, which was presented on Tuesday, May 7 in the
Louisiana Record
- Construction company accused of mismanagement and indebtedness in lawsuit May 23, 2013
  Carmen T. Herbert BATON ROUGE – An East Baton Rouge Parish construction company is being sued for allegedly failing to pay a subcontractor involved in the construction of a New Orleans property. Coker & Associates Inc. filed a lawsuit against D. Honore Construction … Read More »
- Tow truck owner who allegedly caused accident with Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Deputy while towing man is sued May 23, 2013
  BonuraGRETNA – A Metairie tow truck driver is being sued for allegedly causing an accident with a sheriff’s deputy while towing a vehicle with its owner inside. Alfred J. Woodruff filed suit against Greater New Orleans Expressway Commission, Philip Bonura … Read More »
- Company awarded Grand Isle Library construction contract sued by subcontractor for alleged non-payment May 22, 2013
  breach-of-contractGRETNA – A St. Charles Parish subcontractor is suing a contractor for alleged non-payment on a Jefferson Parish construction project. TMB Services LLC filed suit against CATCO General Contractors LLC, The Hanover Insurance Company and the Jefferson Parish Council in … Read More »
- Subcontractor on St. Barnard Hospital project sued for allegedly not paying delay penalty May 22, 2013
  Ashley B. RobinsonGRETNA – A contractor who won a construction bid from a local hospital service district is being suing a subcontractor for delaying the project by more than six months and not paying associated penalties as stipulated by contract. Citadel Builders … Read More »
- J.C. Penney sued by shopper who tripped over mannequin base May 22, 2013
  Rachel M. AbadieGRETNA – A Jefferson Parish woman is suing a national retailer for injuries she claims to have received in a fall at one of its local stores. Doris W. Lala filed suit against J.C. Penney Corporation Inc. in the 24th … Read More »
Louisiana Political Newswire
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Cenla News
- 75% OF YOU DON'T CARE December 9, 2012
- COUNCIL SEAT CAN BE BOUGHT December 5, 2012
- OVER 70 THOUSAND DOLLARS...SO FAR October 30, 2012
- Council At Large Race $$$$$ update October 24, 2012
- Money Pours Into Rubin Campaign October 7, 2012
CenLamar
- UNCONSTITUTIONAL: Bobby Jindal’s “Moon Shot” Implodes May 8, 2013
- Old White Men at the Louisiana Family Forum Continue to Obsess Over Screwing Gays May 5, 2013
- Louisiana State Senator Supports Creationism Law Because Of His Experience With Witch Doctor May 2, 2013
- An Open Letter to Conrad Appel, Chairman of the Louisiana Senate Education Committee April 26, 2013
- Louisiana College President Joe Aguillard Accused of Fraud, Misappropriation, Criminal Misrepresentation April 25, 2013
Louisiana Voice
- Rep. Richard has money-saving bill: cut state spending on professional, personal, consulting contracts by 10 percent
- Reports surface that DOE Superintendent John White is out the door for Washington to further validate Peter Principle
- Pylant bill would only guarantee constant revenue stream for shady Course Choice providers already circling like vultures
- In the aftermath of killer tornadoes, perhaps it’s time for another reminder to Jindal that teachers are true heroes
- Notable Quotables (in their own words)
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- Corn Casserole May 23, 2013
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- See, Save, Celebrate: Preservation Month 2013 May 6, 2013
- Live, Leave, Give – Estate Planning at Its Core May 6, 2013
National Hurricane Center Graphical Tropical Weather Outlooks
- The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1st through November 30th. December 5, 2012
- NHC Eastern Pacific Outlook May 23, 2013
National Hurricane Center (Atlantic)
- The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1st through November 30th. December 4, 2012
National Hurricane Center (Eastern Pacific)
- There are no tropical cyclones at this time. May 25, 2013
- Eastern Pacific Tropical Weather Outlook May 23, 2013
NWS Lake Charles Twitter Feed
- It's Day 6 of National Safe Boating Week! Our topic is Thunderstorm Safety. 1.usa.gov/MsNnFT #lawx #txwx 10 hours ago
- RT @stevecaparotta: Overturned RV in Morgan City from Police Chief Travis Crouch. #LAwx http://t.co/Qw0mU9gvMw 1 day ago
- 1133am Flood advisory for St Martin Parish. 1-3 Inches of rain has fallen and with more possible. #lawx http://t.co/ww0cXFpBIY 1 day ago
- In light of today's weather we are postponing today's NOAA Weather Radio Routine Weekly Test. #NWR #lawx #txwx 1 day ago
- 816am Nasty storm off the coast of the LA/TX border. Special Marine Warning in effect for possible strong winds. http://t.co/fJqXEIurT2 1 day ago
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Current Watches, Warnings and Advisories for Louisiana Issued by the National Weather Service
- Special Weather Statement issued May 23 at 5:55PM CDT by NWS May 23, 2013
  ...CLUSTER OF STRONG THUNDERSTORMS MOVING SOUTHEAST AFFECTING POINTE COUPEE PARISH...WEST FELICIANA PARISH...IBERVILLE PARISH... AT 551 PM CDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A CLUSTER OF STRONG THUNDERSTORMS 7 MILES WEST OF NEW ROADS...OR ABOUT 5 MILES SOUTH OF MORGANZA...MOVING SOUTHEAST AT 5 MPH. THE CLUSTER OF STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL […]
- Flood Advisory issued May 23 at 5:49PM CDT until May 23 at 7:45PM CDT by NWS May 23, 2013
  THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN LAKE CHARLES HAS ISSUED A * SMALL STREAM FLOOD ADVISORY FOR... EASTERN ST. LANDRY PARISH IN CENTRAL LOUISIANA... THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF...MELVILLE...KROTZ SPRINGS... NORTHWESTERN ST. MARTIN PARISH IN SOUTH CENTRAL LOUISIANA... * UNTIL 745 PM CDT
- Flood Advisory issued May 23 at 5:43PM CDT until May 23 at 7:45PM CDT by NWS May 23, 2013
  THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN LAKE CHARLES HAS ISSUED A * SMALL STREAM FLOOD ADVISORY FOR... SOUTH CENTRAL VERNON PARISH IN WEST CENTRAL LOUISIANA... * UNTIL 745 PM CDT * AT 543 PM CDT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR IN LAKE CHARLES INDICATED A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WHICH WAS NEARLY STATIONARY
- Flood Advisory issued May 23 at 5:13PM CDT until May 23 at 7:15PM CDT by NWS May 23, 2013
  THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN LAKE CHARLES HAS ISSUED A * SMALL STREAM FLOOD ADVISORY FOR... WEST CENTRAL AVOYELLES PARISH IN CENTRAL LOUISIANA... EAST CENTRAL RAPIDES PARISH IN CENTRAL LOUISIANA... THIS INCLUDES THE CITY OF CHENEYVILLE... * UNTIL 715 PM CDT
- Flood Warning issued May 23 at 11:25AM CDT until further notice by NWS May 23, 2013
  ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN LOUISIANA... ATCHAFALAYA RIVER AT MORGAN CITY AFFECTING ST. MARY PARISH THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE ATCHAFALAYA RIVER AT MORGAN CITY. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
AMBER Alert
- ACTIVE AMBER Alert: Luke Towner – Houston,TX May 22, 2013
  Harris County Sheriff’s Office has issued an Amber Alert for missing 18-month-old, Luke Towner. The baby is a white male, approximately 2 feet tall and weighs 26 pounds. He has brown hair and brown eyes. The biological father assaulted the mother and took the child, making threats to kill both himself and the child. They were last seen on Monday, May 20 at t […]
- CANCELED AMBER Alert: Forest Park,GA May 22, 2013
  Victim found safe
- CANCELED AMBER Alert: Tolleson,AZ May 21, 2013
  Victim found safe, suspect deceased
- CANCELED AMBER Alert: Braintree,MA May 21, 2013
  Victims found safe, suspect in custody
- CANCELED AMBER Alert: Murfreesboro,TN May 20, 2013
  Child has been recovered safely by Smyrna Police Department. Father is in custody.
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