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Louisiana Small Business Development Center at LSUA Hosts “AI for Small Business Owners: Where to Start”

PINEVILLE, La. — Through a collaborative effort between the Louisiana Small Business Development Center (LSBDC) at LSU Alexandria, Vibe Co-working Space, and DGC Strategy, local entrepreneurs and small business owners will have the opportunity to explore the practical applications of artificial intelligence during the upcoming workshop, AI for Small Business Owners: Where to Start. The training will be held on Thursday, November 5, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., and will be offered both in person at Vibe Co-working Space, 602B Main Street in Pineville, and online via Zoom.

Pineville, LA · 7d
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Entergy offers $100 bill credits to eligible Louisiana customers

BATON ROUGE — Entergy is launching a bill credit program to help residential customers manage higher household costs. The company said Tuesday that eligible customers can apply beginning at 9 a.m. on Wednesday through their local United Way for a one-time $100 credit on their utility bill. Entergy said the program has $2 million in shareholder funding.

Louisiana · 10d
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This Spooky Louisiana Shop Is Full Of Halloween Charm And Curious Treasures

A full-sized taxidermy goat shares shelf space with bones you can see through. That alone made me stop scrolling. The shop’s motto says every day is Halloween, and it means it. Wet specimens float in jars. Articulated skeletons pose near Victorian keepsakes and vintage medical devices. Handmade rubber masks...

New Orleans, LA · 8d
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Firm that gave $115K to Landry's PAC tapped for SpaceX contract

(The Center Square) – A New Orleans engineering firm that has contributed $115,000 to a political action committee closely aligned with Gov. Jeff Landry has been selected by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development for work related to SpaceX's planned project in Vermilion Parish. Royal Engineers & Consultants...

Louisiana · 8d
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Louisiana Takes Global Stage: Expanding Industrial Investments and Innovation

Louisiana is asserting itself as a premier destination for global business investment. Representing the Louisiana Chemistry Association, David Cresson recently joined state leaders and corporate executives in Paris to showcase the region’s expanding industrial footprint. Major international energy and chemical giants increasingly view the state as their top destination for future growth. Furthermore, global delegations from Europe, Asia, and Africa are taking notice of the state’s momentum.

Louisiana · 8d

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Bank of America plants its flag in Wisconsin

Bank of America opened its first Wisconsin retail branch Wednesday in Madison, followed by another branch Thursday in Milwaukee, with plans to open 17 more branches statewide through 2030, according to a spokesperson. The 19 new branches will create roughly 130 jobs throughout the state, the bank said in a...

Wisconsin · 8d

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Avoyelles Port awarded $4 million for new grain transfer facility

AVOYELLES PARISH, La. (KALB) - Avoyelles Parish Port was recently awarded $4 million in federal funding to construct a new multimodal truck-to-barge grain transfer facility along the Atchafalaya River, according to Louisiana State Representative Daryl Deshotel. State Rep. Deshotel announced the award Wednesday, October 28, calling it a “4 MILLION...

Avoyelles Parish, LA · 9d

Mississippi Today

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Mississippi joins lawsuit claiming Dollar General overcharged customers

The lawsuit claims that the prices customers see on items on shelves and in advertisements are not what gets rung up at the register when they pay.

Mississippi · 10d

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Hyundai-POSCO Louisiana Steel receives air permit for steel mill

The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality has approved the final air permit for a new Hyundai-POSCO steel mill in Ascension Parish. Environmental groups, such as the Sierra Club, have raised concerns over the project. Officials have said the project is expected to create more than 1,300 direct jobs. The company...

Ascension Parish, LA · 9d

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Opinion: Midterm tax amendments could target the young working class

It’s just about time for another election in Louisiana, and with that comes the inevitable CVS receipt of amendments tacked onto the end of the ballot. This year, 10 have found their way from the Louisiana State Legislature and into your voting booth. Some of them handle seemingly minor tax policies while others deal with more eye-catching issues, but all of them ultimately have the potential to significantly impact the everyday lives of this state’s citizens.

Louisiana · 8d

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New study ranks Louisiana among worst states for jobs

A WalletHub study ranked Louisiana as the fifth-worst state for jobs in 2026.

Louisiana · 9d

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Atlantic Bay builds on Southern growth with expansion into Louisiana [UPDATED]

- Baton Rouge native Lindsay Barbera to lead Atlantic Bay's Louisiana team as Area Sales Manager - BATON ROUGE, La. and VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., Sept. 15, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Atlantic Bay Mortgage Group LLC (Atlantic Bay) today announced the opening of its first Louisiana branch in Baton Rouge, extending its’ presence across the South and giving Louisiana homebuyers access to a wide range of mortgage options, local expertise, and the technology and resources of an established lender.

Baton Rouge, LA · 9d

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Entergy Deploys Advanced Transmission Technology Across 1,125 Miles of Existing Lines

Entergy is deploying advanced transmission technology across Arkansas, Louisiana and Mississippi to increase the capacity of existing transmission lines and improve grid operations without immediately requiring new transmission infrastructure. Supported by a $13.7 million U.S. Department of Energy award, the project will deploy dynamic line rating (DLR) technology and other...

Mississippi · 9d

Shreveport Times | The Times

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Louisiana treasurer calls for tax cuts after bond rating upgrade

Republican Treasurer John Fleming said Louisiana should advance new tax cuts as the state's financial position continues to improve. Fleming, in an interview with USA Today Network, pointed to the state's upgraded credit rating as another indication of the state's financial strength that would increase its ability to absorb more tax cuts. Fitch Ratings moved Louisiana credit rating from "AA-" to "AA" last week, which means the state will pay less in interest when it borrows money for infrastructure projects. The global agency credited new 2024 tax laws passed by the Republican-controlled Legislature and Gov. Jeff Landry, who hailed the upgrade in a post on X, saying, "I remain committed to treating Louisiana tax dollars with the fiscal responsibility they deserve." Senate President Cameron Henry of Metairie and House Speaker Philip DeVillier of Eunice also said in a joint statement lawmakers will continue "making the changes necessary to secure our state’s fiscal future." Fleming said those changes should start with raising the value of state's property tax exemption on primary residences, known as homestead exemption, and phasing out personal income tax. Louisiana's standard homestead exemption value is $75,000, though special exemptions can raise those values. Fleming noted that Louisiana is

Louisiana · 8d

American Press

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USDA opens emergency loans for Louisiana farmers facing severe drought

Local farmers hit by severe weather earlier this year may now qualify for federal emergency aid. The United States Department of Agriculture has officially triggered a Secretarial disaster designation following […]

Louisiana · 9d

Louisiana Illuminator

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Groups push Gov. Landry to address Big Oil’s orphan wells

The groups sent a letter to the governor Monday asking if he would meet with them to discuss his vision for tackling what they see as a looming threat to the state’s vulnerable coastal areas and the ecosystems they host.

Louisiana · 9d

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The economic impact of four Louisiana data centers is coming into focus

Regions of the state long known for their economic stagnation—or sluggish growth at best—are now experiencing an unprecedented surge in just about everything. All four of the state’s AI data center projects — Meta, Amazon, Delta Forge 1 and Hut 8 — are under construction simultaneously, collectively representing more than $81.6 billion in investment, reports 10/12 Industry Report in its latest issue.

Louisiana · 9d

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Entergy Louisiana offers $100 bill credits starting Oct. 28

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Struggling to keep up with higher household costs could get a little easier for thousands of Entergy Louisiana customers this week. Entergy Louisiana is launching a $2 million bill assistance program offering a one-time $100 bill credit, funded by shareholder dollars. Applications open Oct. 28...

Louisiana · 10d

theadvocate.com

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Inside the Meta-fueled gold rush for north Louisiana land: Shielded sale prices, lawsuits, more

Meta’s decision to build one of the world’s largest data centers in a northeast Louisiana rural farming community has made a group of shrewd landowners millions of dollars, but it’s also creating tension around who is benefiting from the sales as the cost of land there soars.

Richland Parish, LA · 11d

1012industryreport.com

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Louisiana could gain 25,000 new jobs should it land DOE nuclear campus

Should Louisiana be selected as the site of the new U.S. Department of Energy nuclear life cycle innovation campus, it could potentially create 25,000 additional jobs, Louisiana Illuminator reports. The state is one of four others competing for the campus. State officials outlined the proposal to lawmakers last week, describing...

Louisiana · 11d