The Mediterranean Sea has become the world’s fifth Emission Control Area (ECA) for sulphur oxides starting May 1 adopted by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) will require vessels operating in Mediterranean waters to use fuel with a sulphur content not exceeding 0.10% made during the 79th session of IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 79) in December 2022 marks a crucial step in reducing maritime air pollution ships must comply with sulphur limits that are one-fifth of what’s permitted outside the control area – 0.10% mass by mass (m/m) compared to 0.50% m/m The environmental impact of this regulation is expected to be substantial Calculations indicate a 78.7% reduction in sulphur oxide emissions resulting in an annual decrease of 8.5 million tonnes of SOx released into the atmosphere Particulate Matter (PM 2.5) emissions are projected to decrease by 23.7% which handles 20% of global seaborne trade and hosts 24% of the world’s ship fleet stands to benefit significantly from these new regulations the reduced air pollution will prevent approximately 1,100 premature deaths and 2,300 cases of childhood asthma annually The changes are also expected to improve maritime safety by enhancing visibility across North Africa and the Strait of Gibraltar alongside the Baltic Sea area; the North Sea area; the North American area (covering designated coastal areas off the United States and Canada); and the United States Caribbean Sea ECA (around Puerto Rico and the United States Virgin Islands). In 2024, IMO designated two further ECAs: the Canadian Arctic and the Norwegian Sea MEPC 83 approved a proposal to designate the North-East Atlantic as an Emission Control Area The initiative resulted from a collaborative effort between 21 Mediterranean countries and the European Union coordinated through the Barcelona Convention The implementation process was facilitated by UNEP/MAP which served as the forum for intergovernmental negotiations with technical support from the Regional Marine Pollution Emergency Response Centre for the Mediterranean Sea (REMPEC) and the Plan Bleu Regional Activity Centre The Mediterranean SOx ECA joins four existing Emission Control Areas worldwide alongside the Baltic Sea area; the North Sea area; the North American area (covering designated coastal areas off the United States and Canada); and the United States Caribbean Sea ECA (around Puerto Rico and the United States Virgin Islands) The regulation is expected to benefit both aquatic and land 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year’s Division II Select title as the No losing in the semifinals to Houma Christian And it might be easy to overlook the Lady Comets with a roster of zero seniors But second-year coach Zach Weber said his Lady Comets should not be taken too lightly “It’s my second year here and being able to go two years in a row is special but just the expectations on our school and our softball program – we’re expected to be there.  I think they kind of had a chip on their shoulders to get back there and get it done.” Junior shortstop Adrienne Arnett said she and her teammates felt they had something to prove this year “It’s been a lot different because we don’t have any seniors and we’re super young,” said Arnett who leads the team in hitting with a .500 batting average and hit a pair of home runs against Haynes last week.  “We’re expected to be there Weber said he has faced some challenges with his group of young ladies “We’ve made adjustments all year,” he said But we’re trying to find a little groove right here.” The Comets were certainly in the groove last week as they knocked off No She went 3-for-3 and pitched a no-hitter in a 16-0 playoff win over No Weber said either she or freshman Katie Bordelon will get Friday’s start against E.D “We haven’t had just one pitcher all season,” he said.  Weber said he  also is a little bit amazed that his team has hit an impressive 26 home runs this season “I don’t think that’s been done here before,” he said.  Junior center fielder Baileigh Tregre said she is looking forward to the trip to Sulphur “It’s just a different feeling from a regular game,” said Tregre You want to meet your goal really bad and not mess up anything.” The veteran juniors are now trying to convey that to the youngsters including freshman right fielder Emily Kenyon who will be making her first trip to Frasch Park “They’re saying it’s an experience like never before,” Kenyon said “It’s been a long journey and we’ve grown a lot as a team The biggest challenge was coming in and starting on the field.  Sometimes the expectations get to you and you get a little nervous Charles Catholic Lady Comets Softball on Facebook This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Explore more guides to help you find what you need In an effort to help identify and coordinate improvements within the community the City of Tampa is launching the Sulphur Springs Neighborhood Action Plan and hosting community meetings to receive feedback The Action Plan hopes to reinvigorate the neighborhood of nearly 10,000 residents and improve the overall quality of life. Nestled just north of downtown Tampa along the Hillsborough River Sulphur Springs is a historic community that dates back to the 1920's when people were drawn to its namesake natural springs community organizations and City departments to identify and implement actions to foster a resilient community The City will be hosting a Community Kickoff Meeting for the Action Plan on Wednesday at the George Bartholomew Community Center and the public is encouraged to come ready to share their ideas. "This Neighborhood Action plan will be built with and for the community of Sulphur Springs Community engagement and participation is critical to its success," said Evan Johnson the City of Tampa's Interim Director of City Planning "It's essential that the residents and community members are a part of this every step of the way ensuring a clear vision for the future of their neighborhood for generations to come." Media will hear from the Interim City Planning Director along with Sulphur Spring Community leaders at 4 p.m on Wednesday for a preview of what's to be discussed at the Kickoff Meeting General Question? contact us the Mediterranean Sea has officially been designated as an Emission Control Area (ECA) for Sulphur Oxides and Particulate Matter (PM) This means that ships sailing in the region must now use fuel oil with a sulphur content no higher than 0.10% which is five times lower than the 0.50% allowed outside these zones The decision was made by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) during the 79th session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 79) back in December 2022 This step aims to reduce air pollution from ships and improve public health and marine safety in the Mediterranean region The IMO regulation is expected to bring significant benefits It is estimated that sulphur oxide (SOx) emissions from ships will drop by 78.7% which translates to a yearly reduction of around 8.5 million tonnes of SOx released into the air emissions of fine particulate matter (PM 2.5) are expected to go down by 23.7% which handles about 20% of global seaborne trade and is home to 24% of the world’s ship fleet is one of the busiest maritime zones in the world With over 17% of worldwide cruise traffic passing through its waters the new rules are expected to bring major health and environmental benefits According to studies from the UN Environment Programme’s Mediterranean Action Plan (UNEP/MAP) these changes could help prevent approximately 1,100 premature deaths and over 2,300 new cases of childhood asthma each year Visibility across regions like North Africa and the Strait of Gibraltar is also expected to improve The cleaner air will also reduce the risk of acidification Health experts say that lowering sulphur emissions from shipping reduces the chances of lung cancer This move has been made possible through a collaborative effort by all 21 countries surrounding the Mediterranean and the European Union The entire process was coordinated under the Barcelona Convention with UNEP/MAP serving as the main platform for negotiations Technical support came from the Regional Marine Pollution Emergency Response Centre for the Mediterranean Sea (REMPEC) and the Plan Bleu Regional Activity Centre This makes the Mediterranean Sea the fifth official Sulphur Emission Control Area in the world the IMO further designated two more ECAs – the Canadian Arctic and the Norwegian Sea the MEPC 83 session approved a proposal to designate the North-East Atlantic as an ECA as well French officials said the fuel now required under the new regulation is five times less polluting than what was previously allowed According to the French maritime authority for the Mediterranean (DIRM) many ship operators had already begun using cleaner fuels in anticipation of the law who leads sustainable shipping at the NGO Transport & Environment stated that Europe already has tough port regulations she added that “the strength of this new measure is that it will apply across the whole of the Mediterranean 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Suggest a correction Marine Insight News Network is a premier source for up-to-date and insightful coverage of the maritime industry Marine Insight News Network prides itself on delivering accurate Signup today and get maritime ebooks submitted to your inbox directly.  © 2010 - 2025 Marine Insight — All Rights Reserved We respect your privacy and take protecting it very seriously Thomas More pitcher Margaret Oge (6) lets the ball fly against John Curtis in the third inning of the Division I select championship on Sunday John Curtis catcher Karsyn Christoffer (2) jumps up in celebration after St Thomas More designated player Peyton Darden (3) was caught looking for stake three to end the third inning of the Division I select championship on Sunday Thomas More head coach Andria Waguespack had following the Cougars’ 2-0 loss to John Curtis in the Division I select state finals on Sunday at Frasch Park in Sulphur “When you leave 12 runners in scoring position it is tough to win a game at this point in the season,” Waguespack said The Cougars (25-8) had only four hits against Patriots pitcher Makayla Escude but had a lot of traffic on the bases due to drawing seven walks in the game “Their pitcher threw an outstanding game,” Waguespack said but when you get to this point in the year against these good teams a clutch hit or something to be able to take advantage of the opportunities But their pitcher threw really well when she needed to and her defense played great behind her.” The break that Waguespack and the Cougars were looking for is exactly what the Patriots received in the top of the sixth inning with the game tied 0-0 After a one-out double by the Patriots’ Kensley McInnis but the Cougars’ Emma Bailey threw the ball to pitcher Margaret Oge and caught McInnis in a run down Oge threw the ball to third baseman Ava Segura who proceeded to chase McInnis towards home plate McInnis reached home plate before the tag was applied for a 1-0 lead Hebert took second and third base before scoring when the ball rolled toward the pitcher’s circle to extend the Patriots’ lead to 2-0 “They are athletic and we knew they were going to fight scratch and claw,” Waguespack said of the Patriots “They got hits when they needed to win the game They created chaos when they needed to create chaos We had an opportunity and we couldn’t pull it off.” Oge was the losing pitcher despite turning in arguably her best performance of the season Oge allowed two runs (one earned) on six hits and two walks while striking out two in seven innings of work “Definitely top three,” Waguespack said when asked if this was Oge’s best performance “She was outstanding and she gave us every opportunity to win.” Email Eric Narcisse at enarcisse@theadvocate.com This story is only for subscribers like you${formattedName Email notifications are only sent once a day News Tips:newstips@theadvocate.com Other questions:subscriberservices@theadvocate.com Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Monday - Friday 9am-12pm / 2pm-6pm GMT + 1 All financial news and data tailored to specific country editions Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInSULPHUR (KPLC) - Several residents in the Sulphur area reported hearing a loud boom tonight Emergency officials are still investigating the boom but Calcasieu Parish OHSEP Director Jared Maze said it was the result of a decompression at Westlake Polymers on Cities Service Highway No offside impacts were reported and a shelter-in-place order is not in effect The plant will continue flaring from one of its units as a safety precaution A section of White Sulphur Road in the immediate area of the new Cagle Road connection will be closed to through traffic beginning at 7 a.m Hall County officials said the closure will be in effect until  Friday Local traffic will be able to access the road during the closure but all through traffic will detour onto Ramsey Road and Cornelia Highway Signage informing drivers of the closure has already been placed in the area Signage will be placed along the roadway to help drivers navigate through the detoured route The completion time is subject to change based on weather conditions and potential delays in the project News | Apr 8 A yearslong investigation into suspected embezzlement by a former Hot Sulphur Springs employee ended with an arrest April 5 of Hot Sulphur Springs was booked into Grand County jail according to the Grand County Sheriff’s Office the sheriff’s office stated that Webb was arrested for the following violations of Colorado Revised Statutes: money laundering (a Class 3 felony) embezzlement of public property (a Class 5 felony) and first degree official misconduct (a Class 1 misdemeanor) “Due to the complexity of this investigation it was expected that this would be an ongoing investigation for an undetermined amount of time,” the sheriff’s office stated in the release a sheriff’s office detective presented an arrest warrant application and affidavit to the 14th Judicial District Attorney’s Office for review a 14th Judicial District county court judge issued an arrest warrant for Webb The town of Hot Sulphur hired Webb as its clerk in February 2019 The Sky-Hi News strives to deliver powerful stories that spark emotion and focus on the place we live contributions from readers like you helped to fund some of our most important reporting including coverage of the East Troublesome Fire consider making a contribution to our newsroom in support of the work we do Share your photos on Instagram using #exploregrand or #skyhinews The new Sulphur Creek Trail is officially open in Heber Springs that goes around parts of Greers Ferry Lake a ribbon cutting and grand opening of the trail will take place at 11:30 at the ASU Heber Springs Campus Pavilion This trail has been an idea since the late 60's The Greers Ferry Lake Trails Council formed in 2009 and have started the process to get the trail completed Attendees can see how they can get involved in upkeep of the Sulphur Creek Trail and for future trail plans There will also be a Game and Fish booklets that identify watchable that can be seen on the trail will be available For more information, click here We're entering the semifinals of the LHSAA high school softball playoffs. After the first round, six Houma-Thibodaux area teams were still alive in championship contention there's still three remaining — and all three will be going to Sulphur The third-ranked Mustangs were the first team to clinch a spot in Sulphur Assumption opened its Division II non-select tournament with a 2-0 win over No 11 North Vermilion 4-0 in the quarterfinals Next up is a matchup against 2-seed Brusly on Friday afternoon 13 Lions couldn't pull off an upset in Division IV select The second-ranked Cardinals were the second team to go to state this season 7 Patrick Taylor Science/Tech in the quarterfinals Houma ChristianThe 6-seed Warriors were upset in Division III select More High School Sports: Former St. James football player Sai'vion Jones picked by Denver Broncos in 2025 NFL draft the top-ranked Terriers are going to state More High School Sports: High School Baseball: How Houma-Thibodaux area playoff teams fared in second round VCHS run-ruled 8-seed David Thibodaux 11-1 in the quarterfinals FOUKE — Sulphur River Wildlife Management Area is known for its remoteness but the recent addition of an AGFC water trail and birding trails makes the area more accessible for outdoor enthusiasts The 18,155-acre area in Miller County is the largest remaining tract of bottomland hardwoods in the Red River Valley of Texas For those searching an escape in a serene setting and a touch of adventure “Sulphur River is unique because of its continuous bottomlands remoteness and limited access,” Cameron Tatom “It can test any hunter’s skill and dedication in their pursuit of their chosen game It is also a great place for a paddling or wildlife-watching day trip It presents opportunities for an outdoorsman of any skill level to explore the wild.” A half-mile canal offers access to the northern portion of the trail which traverses open water while the southern end of the trail narrows Download a georeferenced map to follow the trail route Approximately four miles south of the canal boaters will witness a large Be sure to scan its wooded hillsides for migratory songbirds and nesting bald eagles Some large alligators lurk in the area’s watery habitat and the WMA is one of a few where a lucky hunter can draw a permit for the public-land alligator hunt each September Paddlers should keep a safe distance from gators Swallow-tailed kites have been confirmed breeding at Sulphur River WMA Brad Imhoff/Macaulay Library at Cornell University Informational Signs on Mercer Bayou Water Trail offer education and direction when navigating this remote area Paddlers and birders should plan their visit Navigate the sprawling WMA with more confidence by downloading free georeferenced maps prior to a visit Waterfowl hunting is popular on Sulphur River WMA during fall and winter Paddlers should wait until after shooting hours (mid-day) to take to the water during waterfowl season be aware that the Henry Moore III Waterfowl Rest Area Birding Trail is closed November 1 to February 15 This managed wetland provides a safe haven for migrating waterfowl The area’s birding trails are mowed infrequently – be prepared with sturdy shoes and bug spray Birding opportunities change with the seasons Check out eBird’s checklist for the area before visiting and target waterfowl wintering songbirds and raptors in the fall and winter Be sure to scan the skies April through August for swallow-tailed kites Documentation of breeding kites in 2020 generated excitement because the WMA is out of the bird’s established range Monster Mart in Fouke caters to adventurous souls after a glimpse of the rumored inhabitant of Boggy Creek Photo courtesy Arkansas Department of Parks A trip to Sulphur River WMA is not complete without wandering into Fouke – a town of about 800 people in Miller County – widely known for one of America’s most popular legends – the Fouke Monster The town drew press in May of 1971 when a local resident reported he was attacked at his home by a human-like creature The story took off in 1973 when director Charles B Pierce – an adopted Arkansan – released “The Legend of Boggy Creek,” a low-budget film shot in a documentary style in and around Fouke has become the South’s version of Sasquatch articles and books have been produced about the beast Swing by Monster Mart on Highway 71 for a snack Visit www.agfc.com/things-to-do/water-trails to learn more about Mercer Bayou Water Trail and other great paddling destinations in The Natural State Sign up now to receive the AGFC Wildlife Weekly Newsletter in your mailbox every Wednesday afternoon (Waterfowl Reports are published weekly during waterfowl season and periodically outside the season) Fill in the following fields and hit submit Nearly a year after an EF-3 tornado tore through downtown Sulphur but the resilience of the people who survived still stands tall Business owners and city leaders are working to rebuild what was lost on April 27 when 35 tornadoes touched down across Oklahoma that weekend making it the worst outbreak of the year and he and I were actually in the shelter," John said John saw that downtown had taken a direct hit "It looked like a giant had just pressed his hand down on the top of the building City Manager Andy Freeman was at his parents' house when the storm struck "It came almost right over the top of us before it ever sat down inside the park," Freeman said and about 75 homes were damaged when the tornado hit Sulphur on April 27 Osage SkyNews 6 flew over Sulphur the following day with first light revealing extensive damage to businesses City officials reported that the entire downtown business district sustained extensive damage including a bar that had about a dozen people inside when the tornado struck The woman who died was inside that bar when the building collapsed "I looked and saw the windows just imploding I turned and I just went down and just went next to my cabinet and curled up," Valkoun said Valkoun was trapped for 45 minutes before first responders rescued her She hoped the other woman inside had also survived "I was hoping that they’d find her and she had found a breathing hole like I did wondering if I was going to die or not die and worrying about it I’m hoping she didn’t have that worry," Valkoun said Police closed off parts of downtown to prevent looting warning that trespassers would be arrested shared the chaos he and his family endured as the storm hit Payne tried to get his family to their shelter but a tree fell on their car before they could make it and now we’re just picking up the pieces." Sulphur school officials cancelled classes the following Monday District officials later confirmed the high school lost electricity and every school bus sustained damage Sulphur was in the midst of a revival before the tornado struck with businesses filling up the town's historic brick buildings but this just put an end to it," Freeman said the Chickasaw Nation is offering grants to help businesses rebuild in a way that preserves Sulphur’s historic charm "Now we can build something hopefully back that has the look but with modern stuff inside," Freeman said Some businesses have relocated to a different part of town keeping the same name and signature turquoise door "We wanted to be here for Sulphur," Jack said The Sulphur Times-Democrat also moved back after months of working from home while waiting on insurance and repairs "We set up on our kitchen table for six months," John said Sulphur is preparing for its first major event since the storm: the Chickasaw Nation’s annual arts festival on April 5 The event typically draws 8,000 to 10,000 visitors Freeman wants people to know Sulphur is still here we thought the whole town was wiped off the map,’" Freeman said Bella Roddy is a Specialty Content Producer originally from Fort Worth She joined Griffin Media as a digital producer for News On 6's sister station News 9 in 2023 after graduating from college and he and I were actually in the shelter,\" John said \"It looked like a giant had just pressed his hand down on the top of the building and the sides were pushed out,\" Jack said \"It came almost right over the top of us before it ever sat down inside the park,\" Freeman said \"I looked and saw the windows just imploding I turned and I just went down and just went next to my cabinet and curled up,\" Valkoun said \"I was hoping that they’d find her and she had found a breathing hole like I did I’m hoping she didn’t have that worry,\" Valkoun said and now we’re just picking up the pieces.\" but this just put an end to it,\" Freeman said \"Now we can build something hopefully back that has the look but with modern stuff inside,\" Freeman said \"We wanted to be here for Sulphur,\" Jack said \"We set up on our kitchen table for six months,\" John said we thought the whole town was wiped off the map,’\" Freeman said and general news updates from News 9 delivered right to your inbox Oklahoma recorded a historic 152 tornadoes statewide 35 tornadoes touched down across the state News 9’s Chief Meteorologist David Payne and Sky News 9 pilot Jim Gardner returned to Sulphur to witness the town's ongoing recovery efforts much of the rebuilding effort has been driven by local pride City Manager Andy Freeman reflected on how many of the town’s business owners are lifelong residents most of these people that have businesses down here who spent part of his teenage years in Sulphur also shared his personal connection to the town’s landmarks I remember going there when I was a kid watching movies and it was a neat place,” he said Sulphur is focused on preserving its history while rebuilding the Chickasaw Nation has offered grants to businesses that choose to rebuild in downtown Sulphur “Now we can build something hopefully back that has the look but with the modern stuff inside.” Small steps forward are helping revive the area offering a glimmer of hope for the downtown area explained how they maintained their brand despite the move “The name of our store was 3rd and Broadway at 3rd and Broadway we had a turquoise door “It’s going to be 3rd and Broadway at 2nd and Muskogee and we have a turquoise door on our back door.” it was a necessary change after their original building was severely damaged “56 pairs of jeans that we dug out and a few pieces of clothing that we donated run by Kathy John and her husband since the 1990s Kathy reflected on the months of uncertainty following the storm “We set up on our kitchen table for six months waiting on insurance,” she said John also mentioned the growing excitement in the town especially with the upcoming arts festival hosted by the Chickasaw Nation on April 5 which typically draws thousands of visitors is seen as a major milestone for Sulphur’s recovery “April 5th at Chickasaw Nation always has an annual arts festival that in the past has brought in usually a minimum of eight to 10,000 people,” she said City Manager Andy Freeman shared that many people had assumed Sulphur was gone for good after the tornadoes but he reassured them that the town was still very much standing “We’ve had a lot of people go call and say we thought the whole town was wiped off the map,’” Freeman said While Sulphur’s recovery is far from complete the resilience and determination of its residents are evident with a spirit of hope and community pride leading the way Q&A: News 9's Megan Gold talks severe weather, Miss Oklahoma & her mission Revisiting Sulphur: 1 year after devastating tornado Inside the vortex: How a 3D-printed drone captures unprecedented data News 9's Jed Castles: Field Meteorologist Unravel the weather: How Oklahoma's climate inspires cozy, colorful creations Q&A: News 9's Megan Gold talks severe weather, Miss Oklahoma & her mission Revisiting Sulphur: 1 year after devastating tornado Inside the vortex: How a 3D-printed drone captures unprecedented data News 9's Jed Castles: Field Meteorologist Unravel the weather: How Oklahoma's climate inspires cozy, colorful creations OKLA (KOKH) — Oklahoma Highway Patrol responded to a fatal pedestrian car accident Wednesday evening on US Highway 177 and Cedar Blue Road outside of Sulphur was driving a Chevrolet Silverado northbound on US-177 was walking across US-177 in dark clothing at night Harden's vehicle struck Supernaw and he was pronounced deceased at the scene The cause of the collision was determined to be pedestrian action For more local news delivered straight to your inbox, sign up for our daily newsletter by clicking here. Closure dates are October 21 - December 12 Contact: Jessica Ferracane Download the NPS app to navigate the parks on the go Get the best experience and stay connected to your community with our Spectrum News app. Learn More Fla — Input is still being sought for the Sulphur Springs Neighborhood Action Plan The revitalization effort is personal for many who grew up in the community and wish to see a resurgence Charlie Adams is a community leader who shared his vision for restoring Sulphur Springs to its former glory “My family has been here for 80 years,” said Adams Five generations of Charlie Adams’s family grew up in Tampa and eventually called Sulphur Springs home The historic Sulphur Springs was founded in the 1920s and was once regarded as a national tourist attraction residents claim that the area has been experiencing urban decay for years The president of the Sulphur Springs Neighbourhood Association wants others to rediscover the hidden natural beauty in Sulphur Springs along the Hillsborough River “This is something that is really untapped,” said Adams “The community should consider highlighting as a key mark destination in the city of tamp; with the green artery Adams says he’d like to improve Sulphur Springs’ access to the green artery’s network of trails Addressing issues like blight and homelessness is a priority as the neighborhood action plan is developed “It's not just something that's just isolated to us But so we don't want to be stamped or labelled as the community that And it brings fear to the visitors and residents such as incentivising the homeless to help keep Sulphur Springs beautiful “Let’s find a way to employ them to help keep the community clean,” said Adams He also says events like the inaugural Springs Market are key to engaging the community in spaces it is known for the Sulphur Springs pool has experienced two decades of wear and tear and needs to be replaced The goal now is to replace it with a splash pad “I actually learned how to swim at Sulphur Springs pool it’s a shame that it won’t be re-opening,” he said Adams adds that while revitalizing the community will come with some changes “(We will) begin to make that turn for a community that is seen for the positive A community meeting for Sulphur Springs is scheduled for Thursday at Spring Hill Park at 6:30 p.m It is being hosted by the Sulphur Springs Neighborhood Association A survey is available online to participate in the Sulphur Springs Neighborhood Action Plan (KPLC) - State police say two suspects are in custody after leading police on a high-speed chase Monday from Orange County Orange County Sheriff’s Office deputies attempted to stop a vehicle in Texas according to Louisiana State Police Public Affairs Trooper Matthew Gaspard The driver led authorities on a pursuit that eventually ended after state police deployed spike strips just west of Sulphur at the La Gaspard said two suspects were arrested after a brief foot pursuit Both suspects were booked into the Calcasieu Parish Correctional Facility The dates displayed for an article provide information on when various publication milestones were reached at the journal that has published the article activities on preceding journals at which the article was previously under consideration are not shown (for instance submission All content on this site: Copyright © 2025 Elsevier B.V. News | Apr 21 A National Drug Take Back Day event is set for 10 a.m at the Grand County Sheriff’s Office The event offers safe disposal of unwanted unused or expired medications in an effort to avoid the drugs leading to an accidental poisoning proper disposal prevents medicines from entering drinking water sources which can happen when medications are poured down a drain or flushed down a toilet Items that will be accepted include prescriptions and vape pens or e-cigarette devices that have had the batteries removed The event will not accept needles or sharps a drug collection site is available 24-7 in the lobby of the sheriff’s office With the Middle East continuing to gain prominence as the World’s largest sulphur producing region the Middle East Sulphur Conference (MEScon) brings the community together to share best practices in operational efficiencies and to understand how new process and technology developments are enabling more sustainable production The partnership of CRU and UniverSUL Consulting combines the respective strengths of market-leading analysis and technical expertise which is reinforced by the support of host sponsor, ADNOC a recognised leader in the production of sour gas and sulphur Don't miss your opportunity to join in the discussions around market dynamics new industry trends and technical/operating excellence MEScon - where sour gas and sulphur communities meet Join us at Middle East Sulphur Conference MEScon - find out how on the links below: CRU's unique services are the product of both our in-depth understanding of the markets and close contact with our customers MURRAY COUNTY, OKLA. (KOKH) — A now-former Sulphur police officer was arrested and charged with one count of child neglect in Murray County former Sulphur police officer Nicole Shultz was in a relationship with a registered sex offender who was reportedly staying with her Shultz had a child in the home and lived within 2,000 feet of a Pre-K and public park detectives reached out to the Sulphur Police Department's Chief of Police Shultz stated she did not know he was a registered sex offender because she did not want to abuse her power as a law enforcement officer to look up his history She also said he was not staying at her place but did not deny he was at the home on multiple occasions Shultz was arrested for child neglect for exposing her child to criminal activity She was also arrested for accessory to violating the sex offender's registration act by allowing the offender to loiter in her home within 500 feet of a public park near a school Davis News reports that Shultz has made bond and a preliminary conference hearing is set for Jan For more local news delivered straight to your inbox, sign up for our daily newsletter by clicking here. The Pine Prairie Lady Panther softball team is headed to the state tournament in Sulphur Head coach is Alycia Hebert; and players are Camron Lafleur (Photo courtesy of Pine Prairie High School Softball) Premium Content is available to subscribers only. Please login here to access content or purchase a subscription to the Ville Platte Gazette or Basile Weekly White Sulphur Road’s partial closure has been extended until April 14 It was originally reported that White Sulphur Road near Cagle Road would be shut down from April 7 to April 11 for construction The extension is due to weather delays and “unexpected utility location issues.” “Hall County strategically planned this road closure to align with our local schools’ spring break to mitigate travel inconveniences to our citizens,” Hall County Director of Public Works and Utilities Bill Nash said construction projects do not always go as smoothly as we hope but we are working diligently with the contractor to complete this work as quickly as possible.” Local traffic will continue to have access to the roadway throughout the closure while through traffic will have to detour onto Ramsey Road and Cornelia Highway Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInLAKE CHARLES (KPLC) - UPDATE: The search for a missing non-verbal 4-year-old in the Sulphur area has been canceled after they were found safe according to the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office The child was located at a nearby residence Note: This story has been updated to remove the description of the child who was reported missing in the Mosswood Drive area of Sulphur The Sulphur community is standing strong seven months after a devastating EF-3 tornado Several people lost everything in that tornado including members of the high school football team the Sulphur High School football team is one win away from their first state title in 20 years They are taking on Lincoln Christian on Thursday at 7 p.m The Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages Porch visited the school to see how they're preparing for the big matchup