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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 · 1d
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theadvocate.com

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Northwest Louisiana landowners may face a fight over a pipeline, possible land expropriation

A Texas-based company has asked the Louisiana Department of Conservation and Energy for permission to construct and operate the 125-mile Red River Pipeline Louisiana that will stretch from southwest Arkansas to the Robeline Gas Treating Facility in Natchitoches Parish. Dozens of northeast Louisiana landowners have received information from CapturePoint about...

Louisiana · 4d
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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 · 5d

NOLA.com

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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 · 4d
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Economic development expands with new hires at north Louisiana's NLEP

As economic development continues to grow across north Louisiana, so is North Louisiana Economic Development Partnership's staff. NLEP has recently welcomed Tory McCoy, an Economic Development Specialist, and Phillip Summers as Director of Workforce Initiatives. Summers is a Shreveport native and will lead efforts to connect north Louisiana employers to...

Louisiana · 4d

The Money Overview

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Property-tax measures passed in Florida, Tennessee and North Carolina on Nov. 3 but failed in Wyoming and Oklahoma, while Louisiana voters added new senior exemptions

Property-tax measures passed in Florida, Tennessee and North Carolina on Nov. 3, while voters in Wyoming and Oklahoma rejected theirs and Louisiana voters approved new exemptions for older homeowners, according to unofficial results. The measures work in very different ways. Only Florida’s changes a homeowner’s bill as soon as 2027, and none of the totals […] The post Property-tax measures passed in Florida, Tennessee and North Carolina on Nov. 3 but failed in Wyoming and Oklahoma, while Louisiana voters added new senior exemptions appeared first on The Money Overview .

North Carolina · 4d

theadvocate.com

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Pastry chef departs Michelin-starred restaurant; Jones Walker adds attorneys

South Louisiana businesses and nonprofit groups recently announced the following promotions, new hires and resignations. Chuck Prow has been hired as the new chair and CEO of the environmental consulting company Aptim. Prow, who will succeed Mark Fallon, had been CEO of the defense infrastructure firm V2X, which was formed by the merger of The Vertex Co. and his former company, Vectrus.

Baton Rouge, LA · 2d

WGNO

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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 · 3d

pulse2.com

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Fort Point Capital Recapitalizes Gulf Pride Paving To Support Infrastructure Services Expansion Across Gulf Coast

Fort Point Capital, a Boston-based private equity firm, has completed a recapitalization of Gulf Pride Paving, a Gulfport, Mississippi-based provider of paving, civil construction, soil stabilization, and concrete services. The investment was completed in partnership with Gulf Pride CEO Michael Jenner and founder BJ Sellers and is intended to support the company’s continued expansion across the Gulf Coast.

Gulfport, MS · 2d

NOLA.com

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Northwest Louisiana landowners may face a fight over a pipeline, possible land expropriation

A Texas-based company has asked the Louisiana Department of Conservation and Energy for permission to construct and operate the 125-mile Red River Pipeline Louisiana that will stretch from southwest Arkansas to the Robeline Gas Treating Facility in Natchitoches Parish. Dozens of northeast Louisiana landowners have received information from CapturePoint about...

Louisiana · 4d

Chron.com

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Dry weather, costly diesel are raising concerns for 2027 crawfish season

There's a deadline.

Louisiana · 2d

97.3 The Dawg

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Louisiana Banks Will Be Closing An Extra 2 Days This Month

Just ahead of the busy holiday shopping season comes word that you might need to make other arrangements to get to your money.

Louisiana · 5d

downtownshreveport.com

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Find it downtown: 513 Spring

513 Spring, A Historic Place to Call Home in Downtown. 513 Spring is an historic building that was built as the Mayor’s home in the late 1800’s and then became the first U. S. Federal Courthouse for the Northwest Louisiana district. The 14,660 sf property will need a rehab, but the right visionary can restore it to its former beauty. Located in an Enterprise Zone, the property also qualifies for state Historic Tax Credits.

Louisiana · 3d

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SpaceX project in Louisiana raises questions as students prepare for aerospace jobs

Students at Nunez Community College in Chalmette are training for aerospace technology careers through a program that has been in place since 2018, as SpaceX prepares to bring thousands of jobs to Louisiana. “We’ve had this program since 2018 and have trained more than 300 students so far,” said Reggie...

Louisiana · 4d

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Landry Sets New Protections for Ratepayers on Data Center Tax Break

BATON ROUGE, La. - Louisiana residents worried that massive data centers could drive up their electric bills or strain local resources have a new layer of protection. Governor Jeff Landry has finalized rules that require companies to prove they will protect ratepayers and communities before they can receive one of the state's most valuable tax breaks.

Louisiana · 3d

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Mississippi School District Sues Riddell, Varsity Brands Over Alleged Price-Fixing Scheme

• A Mississippi school district alleges Riddell and Varsity Brands engaged in a 13-year bid-rigging scheme. • The alleged scheme inflated prices for sports equipment, uniforms and customized apparel. A Mississippi school district is suing sports equipment and customized athletic apparel companies Riddell and Varsity Brands over an alleged 13-year...

Mississippi · 4d

NOLA.com

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Meet the Baton Rouge head of one of Louisiana’s largest law firms

In 2000, a stock market bubble from online commerce began to burst not long before corporate attorney Ted Jones began his career in San Francisco. Louisiana is starkly different from where he began his career, he said, since most businesses in the Pelican State are small and family-owned and use traditional lines of credit to finance their company. On the other hand, Silicon Valley is the heart of the venture capital industry, where startups look to scale.

Baton Rouge, LA · 4d

Realtor.com News & Insights

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Alexandria Buyers Face Tighter Supply and Slower-Moving Homes

Alexandria buyers faced fewer choices and slower-moving listings, even as prices dipped to soften the blow.

Alexandria, LA · 4d

NOLA.com

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Pastry chef departs Michelin-starred restaurant; Jones Walker adds attorneys

South Louisiana businesses and nonprofit groups recently announced the following promotions, new hires and resignations. Jen Giragos has been hired as pastry chef at Arnaud's Restaurant. Giragos previously served as head pastry chef at Doris Metropolitan, worked at Emeril Restaurant and owned and operated Wicked Queen Confections. Gina Locatto has...

New Orleans, LA · 2d

hoodline.com

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CapturePoint Wants 75 Acres Near Fryeburg for 125-Mile CO2 Pipeline

CapturePoint has asked Louisiana's Department of Conservation and Energy for permission to build and operate a 125-mile carbon dioxide pipeline that could cut across seven northwest Louisiana parishes, and the company is already seeking a right-of-way on 75 acres of a small Bienville Parish tree farm owned by Larry Garrett and his brother. A public hearing on the request is set for November 17 in Baton Rouge, and Garrett says he plans to be there even though he worries he cannot afford a lawyer to represent him.

Louisiana · 3d