MODESTE - Some in Ascension Parish are concerned property kept in their family for generations may one day become plant sites after the parish put a relocation and buyout plan out for bid. District One Councilmember Oliver Joseph said the parish is trying to do the right thing.

Modeste resident Twila Collins lives in the area identified by the Ascension Economic Development Corp. to be the RiverPlex MegaPark of Louisiana, a 17,000 acre industrial park. She said she will not move.

"This is something I've paid for already. So why should I leave and go somewhere and start all over again?" She said.

In August, Ascension Parish announced it was beginning the process to find a company to survey the West Bank Industrial Overlay, which was created to help with rezoning. The RiverPlex MegaPark i

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