Denham Springs
Coverage of Denham Springs in the Nexus archive.
- Drainage improvements along I-12 set to begin next month, following lawsuit tied to 2016 flood
A lawsuit linked to the 2016 flood and concrete barriers along I-12 was settled for millions of dollars, with $6.4 million designated for DOTD to modify existing median barriers. These improvements will involve creating gaps in the barriers to allow water flow across the interstate and median. Construction is scheduled to begin in September and extend about 13 miles into Livingston Parish.
- Local wing chain reaches nine locations in 10 years with new Denham Springs restaurant
Baton Rouge-born Empire Wingz is opening its ninth restaurant in Denham Springs, extending its expansion into Livingston Parish. Owner Vic Smith is preparing for the new location as part of the wing chain's growth over 10 years.
- Denham Springs mayor won't seek reelection after serving 3 terms
Denham Springs Mayor Gerard Landry announced he will not seek another term as mayor and is retiring from public service.
- Police find marijuana, pills after suspect flees during multi-parish high-speed chase
Police found 3,101 grams of marijuana and pills after a suspect fled during a multi-parish high-speed chase in Denham Springs. The chase occurred on Sunday night and ended with the suspect escaping.
- Open Health expands access to care with new WIC program in Denham Springs
Open Health Care Clinic is expanding access to care through a new WIC program in Denham Springs and celebrating National Health Center Week by emphasizing its mission to make healthcare more affordable and accessible.
- Affordable housing is coming back to Denham Springs
A new affordable housing development is set to open in Denham Springs, nearly a decade after the 2016 flood destroyed the Spring Park HUD homes.
- LSP: Head-on crash in Livingston Parish leaves one person dead
A 19-year-old Denham Springs resident was killed in a head-on collision on Louisiana Highway 447 in Livingston Parish. The crash occurred after the individual attempted to pass a vehicle in a no-passing zone.
- Denham Springs entrepreneurs take center stage at Roberts Round-Up
Denham Springs entrepreneurs, artisans, and small business owners will take center stage at the Roberts Round-Up. The event provides an opportunity for them to connect with the community.
- Denham Springs man sentenced to 30 months for assaulting USPS employee
A Denham Springs man was sentenced to 30 months in federal prison for assaulting a USPS employee. The attack occurred against a postal worker, resulting in a two-and-a-half-year prison term.
- Man charged in deadly hit-and-run to appear in Livingston Parish court
A man charged in connection with a deadly hit and run in Denham Springs is set to appear in court Tuesday. The case involves a fatal collision that occurred in the area.
- Who’s building and who’s buying in Greater Baton Rouge
The article reports on recent building permits and property transactions in East Baton Rouge, Ascension, and Livingston parishes. A Denham Springs-based holding company, Top Holdings, purchased a property in the area.