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Clancy DuBos: Will Louisiana become the place where 'democracy dies in the dark'? | Clancy DuBos | Gambit Weekly

If the price of liberty is eternal vigilance, Louisiana citizens may soon have neither, thanks to our state lawmakers and Gov. Jeff Landry.

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On Monday night, after much discussion, the Evangeline Parish Police Jury approved the Request by IBV Energy Partners and/or Bayou Chicot Solar, LLC for certain tax exemptions and other considerations negotiated by the Industrial Development Board for the Bayou Chicot Solar Farm with a vote of 6-3. This project is now ready to move on to the next phase.

After opening items, the public was invited to speak on agenda items, and there were numerous speakers who had comments and questions about the Request by IBV Energy Partners and/or Bayou Chicot Solar, LLC for certain tax exemptions and other considerations. Earlier in the day, the Industrial Development Board and other community leaders met with IBV Energy Partners to amend the resolution adopted on March 19th. Note that this resolution is only attributable to the Bayou Chicot Solar Project. The Ad Valorem Pilot was changed from a 75-25 split to a 72 – 28 deal for the first 15 years of the project. In the 16th year of the project and going forward, the company will be obligated to pay 100% of the ad valorem taxes that will then be assessed. The maximum increase in the value was removed from the resolution, so the Parish can share in the total increase in value of the project, but the minimum valuation of $240 million was kept in the resolution. A Sales Tax Pilot was also added, so that the company will pay $5,000,000 in sales taxes. When this is added to the amount being collected from IBV, the incentive changes to 60-40, and this is the best deal that currently exists in the state of Louisiana based on research done by the Parish Tax Assessor. Funds collected will be distributed according to the Ad Valorem schedule in place. These changes were made in accordance with the concerns of the Jury Members and their constituents. The total amount of funds expected to be collected in the first fifteen years of this project is $58 million.

There were questions about the tax incentives, and what amounts of money will be realized by the Parish. There were concerns about the way the moneys will be divided among the taxing entities. People also wanted to know what jobs will be created and if local businesses will be hired for work to be done. All of these issues were discussed by the Jury and the Representatives from the Industrial Development Board.

Troy Wayman from One Acadiana spoke at the meeting. He let everyone know that IBV plans an initial investment in this Parish of $169 million. There will be many jobs during the construction phase. The tax impact from sales in the first year and a half is expected to be $4,000,000. The total amount in taxes projected to be collected for the first 15 years is $58 million. The power infrastructure will be improved by this investment as well.

IBV has proposed to award $2000 scholarships for one graduating senior from each of the five high schools in the Parish. The split of the funds will be 53% to the Police Jury, 8% to the Sheriff, and 39% to the School Board.

This project has been under way for four years. All of the due diligence has been done. The argument was put forth that this project will set a precedent for future industries considering this parish for development, and that this is something the needs to be done for the future of the parish, and for the children and grandchildren.

When the resolution was put to a vote by the Board, there were three votes in opposition – Kevin Veillon, Darion Arvie and Daniel Arvie. Those in favor included Bryan Vidrine, Keith Saucier, Sidney Fontenot, Ryan Ardoin, Timothy Causey, and Brent Guillory. This project was approved to move to the next phase.

At the closing of that discussion, IDB Board Member Wayne Vidrine asked the Police Jury Board to strongly consider an industrial park near the highway. The Parish loses potential investing companies because there is no access to a four lane highway.

The Board then continued on with the remaining Agenda for the meeting.

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Disney/Anne Marie FoxGood news for the millions of Grey's Anatomy fans out there: The longest-running primetime medical drama in TV history has been renewed by ABC for a 21st season.The Shonda Rhimes-created show, also the longest-running primetime series in the network's history, will now run through the 2024-2025 season.In a statement, Rhimes said, "The loyalty and love of Grey’s Anatomy fans has propelled us into a historic 21st season, and I could not be more grateful. [Showrunner and executive producer] Meg Marinis' storytelling is a gift that continues to keep the show vibrant, compelling and alive, and I can't wait to see what she has in store for next season."Grey’s airs Thursdays at 9 p.m. ET on ABC and streams next day on Hulu, where the full catalog of past episodes can be binged.Copyright © 2024, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.

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Jamie McCarthy/Getty ImagesActor Michael Stuhlbarg, who starred in Dopesick and Your Honor, as well as movies like Marvel Studios' Doctor Strange, will take to the Broadway stage Monday evening as scheduled, a night after he was attacked in Central Park.According to New York affiliate WABC-TV, the Boardwalk Empire star was walking near East Drive at East 90th Street on Sunday evening when a homeless man threw a rock that struck him in the back of the head.Stuhlbarg, 55, chased down his alleged attacker, who was apprehended by police. Xavier Israel, 27, was charged with felony assault. Israel has three prior arrests, two for misdemeanors and one for theft, all from January 2022, according to WABC-TV.Stuhlbarg suffered a small bruise and declined medical attention at the scene, WABC-TV reports.The play Patriots will have its first preview performance at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre, and Stuhlbarg will be there, producers said Monday. "As media outlets have reported, the actor was randomly attacked near Central Park last night," reads a release from the production."The entire Patriots company fully supports Mr. Stuhlbarg, who feels fine and is looking forward to performing on stage tonight," the message concluded. Copyright © 2024, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.

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Dave Benett/WireImageChance Perdomo, one of the stars of Prime Video's The Boys spinoff Gen V, died in a motorcycle accident Friday, his family and representatives announced Saturday.Perdomo was 27."His passion for the arts and insatiable appetite for life was felt by all who knew him, and his warmth will carry on in those who he loved dearest," his family and representatives said. "We ask to please respect the family's wish for privacy as they mourn the loss of their beloved son and brother."Perdomo played the metal-bending Andre Anderson in Gen V, and the producers of the show posted to Instagram, "We can't quite wrap our head around this."They added, "Chance was always charming and smiling, an enthusiastic force of nature, an incredibly talented performer, and more than anything else, just a very kind, lovely person. Even writing about him in the past tense doesn't make sense. We are so sorry for Chance's family, and we are grieving the loss of our friend and colleague."The producers added, "Hug your loved ones tonight."His Gen V co-star Patrick Schwarzenegger offered, "This hurts. A lot. What a young talented actor, and a great friend -- gone way too soon." He adding it "was a pleasure to work with him."Amazon MGM Studios and Sony Pictures Television also posted they were "devastated by the sudden passing" of the star, offering "our heartfelt thoughts and support to Chance's family and all who loved him at this difficult time."In 2019, Perdomo was nominated for a British Academy Television Award for his role in Killed By My Debt, a BBC Studios production.Perdomo's other television roles included Chilling Adventures of Sabrina. Copyright © 2024, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.

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Andy Lyons/USFL/Getty Images for USFLAs someone who grew up on Keith Whitley, earning a 2024 CMT Music Awards nomination for his cover of Keith's "Don't Close Your Eyes" is like a full-circle moment for Dylan Scott."I won a CMT Award [for Breakthrough Video of the Year] a couple years ago. But to be nominated for a Keith Whitley cover is pretty special to me," Dylan shares. "Like a lot of people in town, Keith Whitley was my hero growing up. I mean, I literally sat on the edge of my bed with his greatest hits album and learned how to play guitar and sing and all that stuff.""[Keith is], besides my dad, my biggest inspiration in the music," he says. "So, to do a cover of it and be nominated for an award is pretty cool."Dylan's "Don't Close Your Eyes" cover from CMT Digital Campfire Sessions is up for Digital-First Performance of the Year at the 2024 CMT Music Awards. You can find out if he wins April 7 at 8 p.m. ET on CBS and Paramount+.While you wait, check out his newly released 26-track deluxe album, Livin' My Best Life (Still), which arrived Friday.Copyright © 2024, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.

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ABCSeveral years ago, then-newcomer Kane Brown landed one of his first opening slots with Florida Georgia Line. Now, the country superstar's tapped the duo's Tyler Hubbard to open for him on his In The Air Tour, and Tyler couldn't be more thrilled."It was incredible to watch him take on the challenge and grow a ton on that tour and now it’s full circle," says Tyler. "Now I’m getting to open up for him and I’ve watched him play and I’m just like, 'Wow!' He’s really grown into something special and he’s just an awesome dude. He’s a great artist.""I think [Kane] has really found himself and knows who he is and what he wants to be," Tyler continues as he beams with pride about Kane. "It’s just cool to see because it’s not every day that you have that story and not every day that you get to see artists keep it together and be consistent and put out great music and maintain a family and do what he’s doing.""A lot of love for Kane. I’m excited to be back out with him, and I know we’re going to have a good time," he adds.Kane's In The Air Tour with Tyler kicks off Thursday in Charlottesville, Virginia. For tickets and Tyler's full tour schedule, head to tylerhubbardofficial.com.Tyler's currently #7 on the country charts with "Back Then Right Now," the lead single from his forthcoming sophomore album, Strong. The 13-track project arrives April 12 and is available for preorder and presave now.Copyright © 2024, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.

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Rising singer/songwriter Ryan Larkins, who co-wrote Cody Johnson's "The Painter," is releasing his version of Cody's hit on Friday. You can presave the track now to be the first to hear it when it drops.Tanya Tucker is teaming up with longtime Nashville staple Nudie's Honky Tonk to open Tanya Tucker’s Tequila Cantina on May 2. Per a press release, Nudie’s second floor "will transform into a lively cantina-style bar, reflecting the spirit and charisma of Tanya Tucker herself." "I’m over the moon about Tanya Tucker's Tequila Cantina," says Tanya. "It’s been a dream for several years to join the big boys on Broadway and [Nudie's owners] Bill and Shannon Miller are making it all possible."Emily Ann Roberts has dropped the music video for her song "Find Me a Man." "Most girls have the music they turn to when they’re taking their time getting ready for a night out, and that’s what I wanted to paint a picture of in the music video," shares Emily.Copyright © 2024, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.

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Disney/Scott KirklandDune: Part Two star Florence Pugh gave Marvel fans a behind-the-scenes peek of her next MCU movie, the star-studded Thunderbolts, on Instagram.Dressed as her character, former assassin Yelena Belova, Pugh begins by exiting her studio trailer with a friendly "Hey guys!"As she walks, she explains she's been off Insta partly because she was "whisked off to Atlanta to go shoot a movie that I'm really not allowed to talk too much about.""But I can show you some things, sneakily, as long as you don't tell anyone," she says coyly.As Pugh walks on the studio lot, she points out random crew members before entering a studio and whispering because shooting is underway. "I can show you a sneak peek of some of the sets," she says, spinning her camera around to reveal what appears to be an elevator shaft.As she continues, she says, "Oh, I can show you Jake," meaning Jake Schreier, the movie's director."What are we allowed to show?" Pugh asks, only for him to reply, "I don't even think you're even allowed to be doing this!"With that, she reveals "Thunderbolts" on the back of a director's chair.The movie will see Pugh's character team up with other MCU vets, including David Harbour as Red Guardian, Sebastian Stan's Bucky Barnes/The Winter Soldier, Wyatt Russell's John Walker/U.S. Agent and Julia Louis-Dreyfus' shadowy Valentina Allegra de Fontaine."We're having an amazing time, and I can't wait for you to see what we've made!" she says before signing off with a kiss to camera.The movie comes out May 2, 2025.Marvel Studios is owned by Disney, the parent company of ABC News.Copyright © 2024, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.

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Bell in 2019 - Michael Tran/Getty ImagesInvestigation Discovery has just announced that Drake Bell, Shane Lyons and other former child stars will headline a fifth episode of the docuseries Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV.The show that shocked some 16 million viewers with revelations about what went on behind the scenes at Nickelodeon in its heyday -- including that Bell had been sexually abused by a former dialog coach -- has become the most-watched docuseries in the history of Max.Quiet on Set: Breaking the Silence will premiere on the streaming service on April 7 at 8 p.m. ET. It promises to "delve deeper into the toxic and dangerous culture behind some of the most iconic children's television shows of the late 1990s and early 2000s, including allegations of abuse, sexism and racism."According to Investigation Discovery, the new episode will feature former Nickelodeon child stars from the early 2000s, including Bell. Some reunite for the first time to share their reactions to the docuseries, including former All That cast member Shane Lyons. "Building off the revelations explored in the first four episodes, award-winning journalist Soledad O'Brien will lead the conversation in the new episode to discuss where the industry can go from here," Investigation Discovery notes. Its producers say adding participants previously featured in Quiet on Set, including All That cast members Giovonnie Samuels and Bryan Hearne, Hearne's mother, Tracey Brown, and new voices including Lyons, "will come together ... for an important discussion about the industry, then and now."Copyright © 2024, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.

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