This station has formally initiated a public records request under the Louisiana Public Records Act seeking documents related to the operation, maintenance, and management of the Town of Newellton’s municipal water system. The request will focus on records from the past two years, including inspection reports, maintenance logs, repair invoices, work orders, contracts with third party vendors, and correspondence between town officials, contractors, and state agencies regarding water outages, boil advisories, infrastructure failures, and system repairs.

The purpose of this request is to provide Newellton residents with clear, factual information about how the town’s water system has been maintained, how public funds have been used, and how decisions have been made during repeated service disruptions. These records are expected to shed light on the condition of the infrastructure, the frequency and causes of outages, and the response taken by town leadership and outside agencies.

Under Louisiana law, public bodies are required to respond to records requests within three business days, excluding weekends and legal holidays. Once the records are received, this station will review the information carefully and report findings in a clear and responsible manner. Any denials or redactions will also be reported, along with the legal basis cited for those decisions.

This station’s coverage will remain focused solely on transparency, accuracy, and accountability. All reporting will be based on verified public records and presented so residents can better understand issues that directly impact public health, safety, and daily life in Newellton. Updates will be shared during live broadcasts on Mondays and Saturdays, as well as through additional reports as new information becomes available here on the website.