The old Avondale Shipyard in Bridge City, La., Friday, May 26, 2023. Plans by the Port of South Louisiana to purchase the shipyard for construction of military vessels have been delayed. The port in January had announced plans to purchase the old Avondale Shipyard site from port terminal operator T. Parker Host. The Times-Picayune/The New Orleans Advocate reported Wednesday, Oct. 11, that the purchase has been put off after port officials faced questions last month from the state Bond Commission. (David Grunfeld/The Times-Picayune/The New Orleans Advocate via AP)
