Grant awarded to expand internet, Allen, Calcasieu, Beauregard, Jeff Davis Parishes to benefit
By Jim Beam - July 26, 2022
Households and small businesses in Allen, Beauregard, Calcasieu and Jeff Davis parishes are among 66,000 in 50 parishes that will get internet service through a $130 million investment from the American Rescue Plan.
Gov. John Bel Edwards said the total investment from the plan is $176 million, and Monday's announcement of $130 million is being used for the first phase. Edwards was joined by state lawmakers, local elected leaders in north Louisiana and Kim Hunter Reed, commissioner of higher education.