FERRIDAY, La. (KNOE 8 News) - Garbage collection by Waste Management will stop in Ferriday.
Mayor Gene Allen release a statement regarding garbage collection in the town. According to Allen, the town can no longer meet its financial obligations in its contract with Waste Management. Mayor Allen states that when his administration took office in July 2012, "the town of Ferriday owed WM a sum of $200,616.51."
After all the garbage in the town is collected over the weekend, Waste Management will also collect their garbage bins. Mayor Allen says the town is working with its Aldermen to implement an emergency plan of action.
WASTE MANAGEMENT STATEMENT REGARDING GARBAGE COLLECTION IN THE TOWN OF FERRIDAY
FERRIDAY, La. - Feb. 8, 2013 – Following is a statement from Warren Guedry, manager of public sector solutions for the Waste Management Gulf Coast Area, regarding garbage collection in the town of Ferriday:
"Waste Management has suspended all residentialgarbage collection and commenced picking up its carts in Ferriday after lengthy discussions with the town regarding its significant past-due account have repeatedly failed. Dating back to 2011, Waste Management has participated in discussions with the town regarding its outstanding bill, all the while continuing to deliver residential services to the town.
Waste Management regrets that this action has become necessary. If and when an agreement is reached, we will move quickly to restore all residential collection services."
Wednesday, June 19 2013 11:11 AM EDT2013-06-19 15:11:30 GMT
MONROE, La. (KNOE 8 News) - One person has died, following a collision between a train and a car in northern Ouachita Parish. Also, another person is injured after that wreck.
MONROE, La. (KNOE 8 News) - One person has died, following a collision between a train and a car in northern Ouachita Parish. Also, another person is injured after that wreck.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 7:27 PM EDT2013-06-18 23:27:15 GMT
TALLULAH, La. (KNOE 8 News) - Board members at Madison Parish Hospital put the CEO on administrative leave earlier this month and they told us why on Tuesday.
TALLULAH, La. (KNOE 8 News) - Board members at Madison Parish Hospital put the CEO on administrative leave earlier this month and they told us why on Tuesday.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 12:45 PM EDT2013-06-19 16:45:59 GMT
SHREVEPORT, La. (KNOE 8 News/AP) - Shreveport police have arrested a 32-year-old woman in the death of a toddler who was brought to the hospital on Monday.
SHREVEPORT, La. (KNOE 8 News/AP) - Shreveport police have arrested a 32-year-old woman in the death of a toddler who was brought to the hospital on Monday.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 2:03 PM EDT2013-06-19 18:03:32 GMT
EUNICE, La. (AP) - The "sexting" case against former Eunice High School teacher Jackie Fruge, originally filed in Eunice Municipal Court, is likely to be upgraded to a felony and moved to the state district court.
EUNICE, La. (AP) - The "sexting" case against former Eunice High School teacher Jackie Fruge, originally filed in Eunice Municipal Court, is likely to be upgraded to a felony and moved to the state district court.
