Fracking

The company says it will take months to study data from the exploratory well, once it is drilled.

Petition supporters, some who came to tears while addressing the council, said the risks to human health and the environment outweighed the economic benefits.

Environmentalist are concerned the fluids used in the fracking process could contaminate drinking water.

The Department of the Interior introduced proposed new rules Friday to regulations that oversee the process of hydraulic fracturing.

Whether it is biofuels plants, oil and gas activity or wild pigs, the LSU AgCenter is offering a forum to talk about all these in February 23rd in Alexandria.

It was another hot topic Wednesday on today's edition of "Winging It Wednesday" with panelists Warren Caudle, Mike Stagg and Anthony Emmons dealing with the possible default, fracking and more.

An oil-rich shale beneath parts of the Baton Rouge area could soon be tapped on a large scale through hydraulic fracturing.