News Article: Formosa zoning focused on jobs
In the lawsuit brought by Save Our Wetlands, parish officials claimed that economics, not environmental protection, were the main reason they voted to rezone 1,800 acres of land last year.
News Article: Officials defend Formosa rezoning
All nine St. John the Baptist Parish councilmen and the parish president took to the witness stand in Edgard to defend their rezoning decision in the lawsuit brought by Save Our Wetlands.
News Article: Formosa plant opponents sue against zoning
Notes Save Our Wetlands lawsuit against the parish and the South Louisiana Port Commission. Article lists what the suit asserts.
News Article: Opponents may file suit over new plant site
Article notes that environmentalists may file a lawsuit to get St. John the Baptist Parish officiasl to reconsider their controversial rezoning decision.
News Article: Formosa rezoning brings lawsuit
Save Our Wetlands filed a lawsuit at St.
News Article: Council Oks rezoning for new Formosa plant
Article is about how St. John the Baptist Parish Council approved controversial rezoning request so that proposed Formosa plant can go ahead being built.
News Article: Formosa zoning goes before judge
Trial to judge whether parish officials acted outside their last year in rezoning 1,800 acres in Wallace will commence in Edgard before Judge Remy Chaisson.
News Article: The beauty of Whitney Plantation adds to Louisiana's splendor
Detailed description of Whitney Plantation, mostly focusing on architectural details as well as fine possessions in the house. Some photographs are included.
News Article: Whitney may be too costly to refurbish, experts say
Article ponders what will happen next to the Whitney Plantation now that Formosa has scrapped its plan for building a petrochemical complex.
Notes that St. John Parish Planning and Zoning commissioners voted 6-0 to rezone 1,800 acre site to allow for the construction of Formosa's proposed petrochemical complex.