The stronger poles are made by Granite City-based Trident, using a composite blend designed to be stronger and more resilient ...

ARABI, La. — Severe storms ripping through St. Bernard Parish have left a trail of destruction, including a frightening scene in Arabi where a power pole toppled onto the home of an elderly couple.

On Friday, the City Council voted to explore bringing back a “utilitarian” streetlight program that lets crews attach lamps directly to existing power poles in alleys, hillside streets, and other hard ...