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Lawsuit against Vermilion Parish over SpaceX’s $100B spaceport; East Baton Rouge Parish’s $63M federal grant

A lawsuit filed last week says two Vermilion Parish government bodies broke Louisiana’s Open Meetings Law while approving key pieces of SpaceX’s $100 billion spaceport. Gulf States Newsroom’s Drew Hawkins takes us inside the two meetings at the center of the case and what it could mean if the suit succeeds.

Vermilion Parish, LA · 1d

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Buc-ee’s Is Opening Its First Location in This State: ‘Finally Happening’

The travel center chain is opening its first location in Louisiana on Monday, Nov. 9 in Lafayette

Louisiana · 1d

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This Louisiana Ice Cream Shop Is The Last Of A Legendary Chain Saved By A Local Family

Every other shop in this famous ice cream chain has closed, and only one still scoops. The survivor sits in Louisiana, inside a building that once worked as a milk-cooling station. The Library of Congress even documented the place. That’s a lot of attention for a spot that sells banana...

Lafayette, LA · 2d

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This Louisiana Cajun Town Keeps Its French Roots Alive At A Traditional Meat Market

Hot boudin comes out fresh every single day here, from the moment the doors open until they close. The cracklins arrive hot too, which feels like a dangerous combination for anyone with weak willpower. The meats hanging in the smokehouse get their flavor from real burning wood. The family behind...

Eunice, LA · 3d

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Saronic launches second Marauder at Louisiana shipyard

Saronic Technologies, Austin, Texas, has launched its second Marauder medium unmanned surface vessel at its Franklin, La., shipyard, with the vessel operating under its own power, according to co-founder and CEO Dino Mavrookas. In a LinkedIn post, Mavrookas said the second hull required 8% fewer labor hours than the first,...

Franklin, LA · 2d

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University enters deal with SpaceX

At their Oct. 22 board meeting, the University of Louisiana System approved the University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s request to enter a lease with Ragin’ Cajun Facilities, Inc. (RCFI), for the Peter M. John and David M. John Wildlife and Coastal Preservation Center on Pecan Island. This also approved a subsequent sublease between RCFI and Space Exploration Technologies Corp, also known as SpaceX.

Lafayette, LA · 3d

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Job fair to be held in St. Martinville next week

ST. MARTINVILLE, La. (KLFY) -- If you or someone you know is looking for a job, mark your calendar. Acadiana Workforce Solutions is holding a hiring event in St. Martinville on Tuesday. The event will connect job seekers with local employers and provide access to employment opportunities, career guidance, resume...

St Martinville, LA · 2d

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FAA rolls back regulations on commercial rocket launches ahead of Starbase Louisiana

The Federal Aviation Administration has announced changes in commercial space launch and reentry licensing, along with plans for a major regulatory overhaul in 2027.

Vermilion Parish, LA · 1d

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Bagels! location in River Ranch gets building permit and other Lafayette-area construction

Building permits issued Oct. 28 to Nov. 3 for the cities of Lafayette, Youngsville and Broussard and the unincorporated areas of Lafayette Parish:. SALON: 908 W. Congress St., description, The Headquarters Salon; applicant and contractor, The Headquarters of Lafayette; $30,000. STORE: 111 Stonemont Road, description, new location for Bagels! Bakery;...

Lafayette, LA · 1d

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Home Décor Resale Shop in Lafayette to Reopen After Closing for a Year

Hart & Cole will offer consignment sales through its online storefront

Lafayette, LA · 3d

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$1B offshore crude oil export terminal wins permit, will convert pipeline from gas to oil

Federal regulators have approved plans for a new $1 billion crude oil terminal off the coast of Cameron Parish, the latest in a string of major investments in Louisiana's energy sector. The U.S. Maritime Administration on Tuesday approved an application for the Blue Marlin Offshore Port, which, at full capacity,...

Cameron Parish, LA · 1d

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Buc-ee’s breaks ground in Louisiana

Buc-ee’s is set to break ground on its Lafayette, Louisiana, location on Nov. 9, the company announced last week. The 74,000-square-foot store is one of two in the works in the Pelican State. A location in Ruston is expected to open in 2027 while the Lafayette location is slated to open its doors in 2028.

Lafayette, LA · 4d

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$100 Entergy bill credit program includes Avoyelles customers

Eligible Entergy Louisiana residential customers in Avoyelles Parish are included in a statewide assistance program offering a one-time $100 credit toward their electricity bills. The $2 million program is funded by Entergy shareholder dollars and administered through participating United Way organizations. Applications opened at 9 a.m. Oct. 28 and will...

Avoyelles Parish, LA · 1d

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City of Port Allen announces planned power outage for Sunday night

PORT ALLEN — The city of Port Allen announced a planned power outage that will extend from Sunday night into Monday morning. The outage, being done so Entergy can perform a circuit upgrade, will take place from 10 p.m. on Sunday to 4 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 9. The...

Port Allen, LA · 22h

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FAA rolls back regulations on commercial rocket launches ahead of Starbase Louisiana

The Federal Aviation Administration has announced changes in commercial space launch and reentry licensing, along with plans for a major regulatory overhaul in 2027.

Vermilion Parish, LA · 1d

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LA: Buc-ee's to Break Ground on First Location in Louisiana; Will Open Third Store in Tennessee

Convenience store chain Buc-ee's will break ground Nov. 9 on its first location in Louisiana—a new travel center in Lafayette. The new location, off Interstate 10 at Louisiana Avenue, will occupy 74,000 square feet and have 120 fueling positions. It is expected to open in early 2028 and employ about 200.

Louisiana · 1d

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Tea time at Sojourn Tea & Goods

Located at 118 W. Vermilion St., Sojourn Tea & Goods is a tea house and commercial business in Downtown Lafayette that specializes in loose-leaf teas sourced from around the world, along with locally sourced pastries and artwork. The shop offers a different experience from a traditional coffee shop, inviting customers to wind down and enjoy tea while exploring its collection of artisan goods.

Lafayette, LA · 3d

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Firm that gave $115K to Landry’s PAC gets SpaceX deal

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 has contributed to Cajun...

Louisiana · 4d

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Farmers learn about technological advances at Drone Conference

Under the tapestry of a picturesque Acadia Parish evening sky, the LSU AgCenter held its 2026 Southwest Louisiana Drone Conference, welcoming producers from across the state to learn about the latest technological advances to assist them in many of their farming needs. Taking place at the H. Rouse Caffey Rice...

Acadia Parish, LA · 3d

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UL Lafayette, NASA relationship explored as Louisiana sees aerospace workforce opportunities

Just up the road from Houston, with a track record of producing quality graduates in engineering and the computer sciences, the University of Louisiana at Lafayette has long been a player when it comes to space exploration. That includes graduates who have gone on to significant roles at NASA —...

Lafayette, LA · 4d