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Bob’s Bayou Black Marina officially closes after over 32 years in business

After 32 1/2 years of serving this community, Bob’s Bayou Black Marina has officially closed its doors. This comes on the heels of an announcement from Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government informing the public that it would not to move forward with the proposed purchase of Bob’s Bayou Black Marina following an extensive review and negotiation process.

Terrebonne Parish, LA · 1d
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BASF inaugurates $1 billion facility at its Geismar site

BASF announced it inaugurated the new $1 billion methylene diphenyl diisocyanate production facility at the Verbund site in Geismar. According to a news release, the ceremony marked the on-time completion of the company's largest wholly owned investment project to date in North America. Per BASF, the Ascension Parish expansion will...

Geismar, LA · 2d
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HII installed a commemorative hull plaque on ROMULUS 151, the first of 10 medium unmanned surface vessels the Navy contracted it to build, at New Iberia, Louisiana, the shipbuilder says

A plaque on a hull is a shipyard’s way of saying a boat is real. HII put one on ROMULUS 151, the first-in-class vessel of the unmanned surface boats it is building for the U.S. Navy, the shipbuilder announced Oct. 28 from New Iberia, La. The boat is the lead of 10 the Navy has […]

New Iberia, LA · 1d

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ARC opens new resale store in New Iberia, creating jobs and affordable shopping opportunities

Shoppers looking for affordable clothing, unique finds and home goods have a new place to browse in New Iberia. The ARC Acadiana Resale Store celebrated its grand opening at 200 E. Admiral Doyle Drive, welcoming community members, city officials and local leaders to explore the new retail space. The spacious,...

New Iberia, LA · 2d
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Vintage and Boutique Shop Coming to Livingston Parish

Gram's Mercantile will combine a vintage store, boutique shop, and a community hub

Livingston Parish, LA · 1d

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LSU, developer win award for decade-long residential expansion

BATON ROUGE — LSU and developer RISE won the Best Campus Project at the P3 Higher Education Summit last week. The partnership was awarded at the summit held in San Francisco on Nov. 4 and 5. The award recognizes excellence in the development and delivery of residential facilities through a public-private partnership.

Baton Rouge, LA · 2d

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A Louisiana builder’s huge donations could transform LSU’s construction school. See how.

LSU is poised to transform its School of Construction with a major endowment and a state-of-the art new building, thanks to massive donations from an LSU alum and Louisiana construction tycoon, the school announced Tuesday. “Construction is no longer a low-tech industry,” Vicki Colvin, dean of the College of Engineering,...

Baton Rouge, LA · 4d

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Subcontractors sue LA contractors board member and son alleging unpaid construction work

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A member of the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors and his son are facing two lawsuits from subcontractors who say they are owed money for construction work. One subcontractor claims he is owed nearly $350,000. Harvey Honore Jr., a gubernatorial appointee, sits on the...

Louisiana · 4d

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UL System President Rick Gallot owes $350K in taxes, records show; he faults accountant

Rick Gallot, who oversees the eight schools in the University of Louisiana System, owes $350,000 in federal income taxes going back to 2019, according to a tax lien filed with the East Baton Rouge Parish Clerk of Court’s office. Gallot, who has a total compensation package of $600,000 per...

East Baton Rouge Parish, LA · 2d

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Smalls Sliders Drops Fifth Can in Hammond as MOS Eats Doubles Down on Louisiana’s Container-QSR Bet

A bright orange shipping container will open for business on South Railroad Avenue in Hammond, Louisiana, on Monday morning — and for the franchise industry, it may be one of the more instructive grand openings of the fall. Smalls Sliders, the cheeseburger slider brand founded by restaurateur Brandon Landry...

Hammond, LA · 3d

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Books-A-Million Returns to Baton Rouge With Grand Opening, Princess Belle in Tow

Baton Rouge readers finally have their Books-A-Million back. The retailer quietly soft-opened a new store at 3535 Perkins Road, next to Petco in the Acadian Village Shopping Center, on Oct. 28, and it's now gearing up for a full celebration with a ribbon cutting and a grand-opening event packed with character visits, giveaways and author appearances.

Baton Rouge, LA · 1d

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SpaceX launch Friday could produce ‘space jellyfish’ visible in Louisiana

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A SpaceX rocket launch planned for Friday evening (Nov. 13) could produce a spectacular sight in the skies over south Louisiana, but the timing of the launch will be critical. SpaceX is targeting Friday for the 15th test flight of its massive Starship rocket from...

Louisiana · 2d

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Housing authority CEO on leave after alleged 'misappropriation' of funds by board member

An alleged “misappropriation of funds,” possibly involving an agency-issued credit card, has sparked an outside audit of a public housing agency in Baton Rouge and resulted in its top two executives being suspended with pay. The East Baton Rouge Parish Housing Authority voted at an Oct. 30 special...

Baton Rouge, LA · 1d

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Louisiana pilot shares perspectives after being impacted by US flight ground stop

SHREVEPORT, La. — A communication failure involving the air traffic control system disrupted flight operations Friday, raising questions about aviation safety and the reliability of the nation's aging air traffic infrastructure. Pilot Keith Rutherford, who was traveling to Baton Rouge, described the situation during an interview with KTBS 3...

Baton Rouge, LA · 19h

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ONE TANK TRIP: Queens' BZTreaux

PLAQUEMINE — Some places feel like home before you even know the people behind them. At Queens’ Bztreaux in Plaquemine, that feeling is part of the plan. Inside a historic building dating back to 1898, customers can stop in for coffee, sit down for a homemade meal or even book a room for the night.

Plaquemine, LA · 1d

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The Sweet Potato Journey

Sweet potatoes are one of Louisiana’s most valuable specialty crops, generating an estimated $80 million in economic impact and supporting farmers, processors and rural communities across the state. Louisiana producers harvest approximately 5,400 acres of sweet potatoes each year, producing about 2.8 million bushels. The crop is grown by 37 producers in 15 parishes, making it an important contributor to the state’s agricultural economy and heritage.

Louisiana · 2d

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PayMore Started With One Massapequa Store on Broadway. It Just Opened Number 150

A business that began as a single storefront on Broadway in Massapequa now has 150 locations. PayMore, the electronics buy-and-sell chain headquartered in Massapequa, announced on November 10 that it had reached the milestone with the opening of a store in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on November 2. From one shop...

Massapequa, NY · 2d

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Delta Utilities hosting utility resource fair. See when, where

A utility resource fair is scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 12 at the East Baton Rouge Public Library's Scotlandville Branch.

Baton Rouge, LA · 3d

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Workers say Baton Rouge cleaning company owes them wages

BATON ROUGE — Several workers hired by a Baton Rouge cleaning company say they're still waiting to be paid, as their calls and emails to the business go unanswered and frustration mounts across state lines. Stefanie Wilbanks, who has been cleaning homes and businesses for several years, took a...

Baton Rouge, LA · 1d

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BASF completes $1 billion expansion of Geismar facility

BASF leaders celebrated the completion of a $1 billion investment to expand production capacity at the Geismar facility site.

Geismar, LA · 2d