“Replacing this bridge has been topic of concern and debate for decades,” said I-10 Bridge Task Force Chairperson Keith DuRousseau. “The bridge is vital to the economic fabric of our region and we cannot afford to wait while the state and federal government continue to delay and to allocate funds to projects in other areas. Our research was very eye-opening on the various delays and made us even more determined to find a solution.”

Vinton Harbor & Terminal District Board President Jerry Merchant unveiled a conceptual sign today to be posted on Southwest Louisiana’s newest certified site at the Port of Vinton.

Lake Charles Regional Airport Director Heath Allen unveiled a conceptual sign today to be posted on Southwest Louisiana’s newest certified site.

Alcoa donated $15,000 to the Southwest Louisiana Alliance Foundation to be used for a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) program that began this year at Sulphur High School’s 9^th Grade Campus.  

The Alliance Foundation received a check in the amount of $3,000 from MidSouth Bank to support its initiatives. 

The Alliance Foundation received a check in the amount of $5,000 from Union Pacific to support its initiatives.

Alliance Staff Announcement!

The Chamber SWLA is endorsing taxes up for renewal: The Calcasieu Parish Public Library Tax Renewal and the Courthouse and Jail Maintenance Tax Renewal.