St. Landry Economic Development District

Danny Lyons, right, of Church Point, has a tablet computer in front of him at The St. Landry Economic Development District board meeting on Tuesday. Bill Rodier, executive director, said the district bought 20 of the tablets at total cost of $2,000. Rodier expects the tablets will save the district more than the cost of copying. Also shown, clockwise from left, are board members Jack Ortego, of Washington, Lynn Lejeune, of Eunice, and Link Savoie, of Sunset. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

A $400 million crude oil storage and blending facility was announced for St. Landry Parish Wednesday at the Delta Grand Theater in Opelousas. From left, are Bill Fontenot, St. Landry Parish president; Bob Edmundson, Hazelwood Energy Hub president; Bill Rodier, St. Landry Economic Development District executive director; and Jack Ortego, a St. Landry Economic Development District board member. Construction is to begin in 2016 with completion in 2018. (Photos by Harlan Kirgan)