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Revitalizing Louisiana’s Energy and Ecosystems

The United States Department of Energy is injecting $480 million into Louisiana’s coastline through strategic loans. Joined by Dustin Davidson from the Department of Conservation and Energy, Brian Haldane explores how this funding revitalizes the legendary shelf. Overcoming Historical Decline. Historically, the Gulf shelf peaked in production during the...

Louisiana · 1d
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Two Central Louisiana Industrial Sites Earn National Gold Designations for Development Readiness

ALEXANDRIA, LA – Two Central Louisiana industrial properties have earned national recognition for their development readiness, strengthening the region’s competitive position in attracting new business investment and job creation. The Neame Site in Rosepine, Vernon Parish, and Whitehall Industrial Site in Vidalia, Concordia Parish, were among 26 newly...

Concordia Parish, LA · 2d
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Rising Power Demand Drives Plans for 175 Factory Jobs in Louisiana

Growing demand for electricity is bringing another expansion to a Louisiana transformer factory, where GE Vernova plans to invest $34.5 million and add 175 jobs. The company announced the Shreveport project Nov. 10. It expects the upgraded operation to reach full production capacity in 2028, supplying more transformers for industrial and renewable energy customers.

Shreveport, LA · 2d
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AEROSPACE & DEFENSE: The REVITALIZATION of U.S. Aerospace & Defense Capabilities

Louisiana Economic Development Chief Business Development Officer Paige Carter received a call from SpaceX governmental affairs personnel on February 5, 2026, requesting a meeting with LED Secretary Susan Bourgeois the following day. A mystery conclave on the Friday before Mardi Gras in New Orleans seemed blasphemous, but it happened anyway.

Louisiana · 2d
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Louisiana Offshore Energy Revitalized: Major Infrastructure Loan Announced

The U.S. Department of Energy announced a major loan initiative through its Office of Energy Dominance Financing to boost domestic energy production. The effort focuses on modernizing 22 idled platforms off the coast of Louisiana in the Southern Eugene Island area. By refurbishing existing structures, the project fast-tracks critical upgrades while securing vital supply chains.

Louisiana · 2d

The Daily South

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11 Best Places To Live On The Gulf Coast Year-Round, According To Real Estate Experts

Reasons to move to the Gulf Coast are numerous, from a lower cost of living than other major coastal markets to the legendary warm weather, golf courses, and generally slower pace. Spanning more than 1,200 miles along the Gulf of Mexico, the region comprises five states— Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Texas—offering a little something different depending on where you choose to live.

Louisiana · 3d

travelmag.com

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This Sprawling Louisiana Antique Mall Packs Over 100 Vendors Into 30,000 Square Feet Of Vintage Treasures

Your purse gets its own locker here, and you wear the key while you shop. That one rule tells you how seriously this place takes its breakables. The building stretches past 30,000 square feet. More than 100 independent vendors fill it with furniture, stained glass, musical instruments, and metal art. There’s even a whole architectural warehouse out back.

Opelousas, LA · 3d

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Licensing Board for Contractors member, his son sued by subcontractors for combined $435,000

BATON ROUGE — A Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors member and his son are being sued by subcontractors who allege they are owed more than $430,000 for work. According to suits filed in the 19th JDC, Harvey Honore Jr. and his son Aaron Honore, as part of Harvey Honore and Company, did not pay the subcontractors a combined $434,654.34 for work performed on multiple construction projects. The lawsuits also ask the Honores to pay legal fees and interest.

Louisiana · 1d

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After A 2025 Fire, Ray's Bakery II Sign Rises Over Its New Eunice Home

A sign went up this week and a whole town exhaled. Rays Bakery II is coming to 1551 West Laurel Avenue, and Eunice knows exactly what that means.

Eunice, LA · 2d

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SBA Disaster Loan deadline nearing for business, non-profits

The U.S. Small Business Administration reminds eligible small businesses and private nonprofit organizations in Louisiana impacted by the drought occurring Dec. 30, 2025 and continuing, to apply for Economic Injury Disaster Loans before the Dec. 10 deadline. Eligible counties include:. Louisiana: Acadia, Allen, Ascension, Assumption, Avoyelles, Bienville, Bossier, Caddo, Caldwell,...

Louisiana · 2d

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Buc-ee’s Is Making Its Long-Awaited Debut in This Southern State

While Buc-ee's is a perfectly good place to refuel your car, it's arguably an even better place to feed your family. Buc-ee's has an incredibly passionate fan base, thanks in no small part to its selection of ready-made foods. Beaver Nuggets, the sweet-and-salty puffed corn snack, may be Buc-ee's most...

Lafayette, LA · 2d

iheart.com

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Louisiana Groups Challenge Fast Track for Meta Power

A fight over power plants for Meta's big Richland Parish data center is heading to court. Three Louisiana nonprofit groups sued state utility regulators Monday, accusing them of changing approval rules without giving residents proper notice. Entergy Louisiana, the electric company behind the project, wants to build seven natural gas...

Louisiana · 2d

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Wrights Road Maintenance LLC Marks Two Years in Louisiana’s Paving Industry

Baton Rouge, Louisiana Nov 9, 2026 (Issuewire.com) Wrights Road Maintenance LLC, a Louisiana-based business owned by Brian Wright of Gonzales, marks two years since its founding in September 2024. The company focuses on asphalt paving, gravel services, and road maintenance, providing practical solutions in an industry that supports everyday transportation and property access.

Louisiana · 2d

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Louisiana offshore project receives $480 million Department of Energy loan to boost output

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Energy announced today it closed a $480 million loan for Arena Energy's Project Elkhorn to increase oil and natural gas production across the Gulf shelf. According to the department, the project will modernize 22 offshore platforms off the coast of Louisiana. At peak...

Louisiana · 2d

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John Deere to Close Two Iowa Manufacturing Plants

After just announcing they were going to bring back their workforce, John Deere has announced plans to shut down two of its Iowa manufacturing plants over the next several years as part of a broader production shift. Operations for round balers and windrowers will move from Ottumwa to Des Moines,...

Clarion, IA · 3d

KLFY News 10

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Six Acadiana sites earn national REDI readiness awards

Louisiana · 2d

theadvocate.com

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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 · 2d

Talk Radio 960am

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3 Louisiana Companies Named Among Forbes' America's Dream Employers

Three Louisiana companies made Forbes' 2027 America's Dream Employers list, including one business ranked among the nation's top 20.

Louisiana · 8d

wbrz.com

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SBA disaster loan deadline approaching for businesses, nonprofits affected by 2025 drought

BATON ROUGE — The Small Business Administration disaster loan deadline is approaching next month for Louisiana. Eligible small businesses and private nonprofit organizations in Louisiana that were impacted by the drought that occurred Dec. 30, 2025 can apply for low-interest federal economic injury disaster loans by Dec. 10. Eligible...

Louisiana · 3d

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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

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