Archive for February 2019
Drax Biomass, American Forest Foundation launch initiative
–Drax Biomass Inc. and the American Forest Foundation (AFF) today announced a multi-year project to invest in the future of small family landowners around Drax’s Morehouse BioEnergy facility in Northeast Louisiana.The five-year, $1.1…
Read MoreAg Expo generates interest in Morehouse Parish
Morehouse Economic Development Corporation participated in the 2017 Ag Expo on January 13 & 14 this year to promote the area. The event generated interest in Chemin-a-haut park and a number …
Read MoreCongressman Ralph Abraham tours Drax Biomass
Louisiana’s 5th District Congressman Ralph Abraham, M.D., left, listens to Drax Biomass Plant Manager Richard Lamb as Lamb describes the company’s operations in Morehouse Parish By Scott Henderson (Bastrop Daily…
Read MoreDrax Biomass Announces $10,000 towards Mississippi and Louisiana Flood Relief Effort
GLOSTER, Miss.—Drax Biomass, one of the largest employers in Amite County, has donated $10,000 to the American Red Cross Mississippi Region to assist with flood-related disaster relief efforts in Southwest…
Read MoreCotton Trails Arts and Crafts Show scheduled for Fall
Cotton Trails Arts and Crafts Show will host Show at Fairgrounds Saturday, November 5th and Sunday, November 6th If you are interested in participating Please call (318) 281-1406 or e-mail…
Read MoreInternational Forestry Experts Visit Drax Biomass Morehouse Wood Pellet Mill
BASTROP, LA –Drax Biomass (http://draxbiomass.com/) today hosted a group of almost 20 forestry experts from around the world for a first-hand look at pellet manufacturing operations at the company’s Morehouse…
Read MoreDrax Biomass partners with Care and Hope Ministry to provide relief to Morehouse Parish flood victim
Bastrop, La.—Drax Biomass, one of the largest employers in Morehouse Parish, today donated $10,000 to Bastrop-based Care and Hope Ministry to assist victims of the recent flooding. The funds will support…
Read MoreMEDCO Promotes Parish at Home Expo
The MEDCO booth at the 2016 Home Expo on the weekend of February 20 & 21 promoted homes and activities in Morehouse Parish at the popular regional event. The Northeast…
Read MoreMEDCO Annual Luncheon
Pictured, Loe Dunn, MEDCO Board Member, Bill Bryan, DG Foods and Kay King, MEDCO CEO By Ashley Mott On Tuesday, the Morehouse Economic Development Corporation hosted its annual luncheon, an event…
Read MoreSnyder Museum “Photographer’s Choice” exhibit
Snyder Museum at 1620 East Madison in Bastrop will display Bayou Pixel Shooters Photography Club “Photographer’s Choice” exhibit which features a variety photographic art work. Open Tuesday-Friday from 9:00 to…
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