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Power Bill Payment Assistance - Many Louisiana Families Are Eligible

Entergy is offering some 750,000 Louisiana families the opportunity to reduce thier power bills by $100. Here's how to do that.

Louisiana · 13d

WGNO

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Auto loan debt rising fast in Louisiana, study shows

A new WalletHub study ranked Louisiana eighth among U.S. states experiencing the fastest growth in auto loan debt.

Louisiana · 9d

BRProud

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Louisiana’s bond rating improves, which should save the state money

One of the three national credit rating agencies upgraded Louisiana’s bond rating at the end of last week.

Louisiana · 13d

bizneworleans.com

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Building Louisiana’s Maritime Workforce

Louisiana ranks first in the nation in economic impact from America’s maritime industry. Approximately 54,000 jobs are directly tied to the industry, while roughly one in five jobs in the state is connected in some way to the maritime economy. The state also ranks third nationally in shipbuilding, an...

Louisiana · 11d
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American Press

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Louisiana residents sue to unwind SpaceX tax deal

By Christiaan Mader | The Current Three Vermilion Parish residents and a new nonprofit have sued parish officials for alleged open meetings violations related to the landmark SpaceX deal. The stakes of […]

Vermilion Parish, LA · 13d

houmatimes.com

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Louisiana opens hurricane assistance grant for bayou region seafood businesses

Applications have opened for bayou region seafood businesses through the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. The Hurricane Grant Program provides direct assistance payments for losses from Hurricanes Laura and Ida. It is open to commercial fishermen, vessel owners, fresh product dealers, docks, seafood processors and charter captains. Seafood is a core part of the Bayou Region economy, and this support helps keep these businesses working and these jobs in our communities.

Louisiana · 12d

Yahoo!

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Former chief of staff for Landry registers as SpaceX lobbyist

(The Center Square) – Gov. Jeff Landry's former chief of staff, Kyle Ruckert, has registered as a lobbyist for SpaceX, the aerospace giant preparing to build a $100 billion rocket launch facility in coastal Louisiana with the help of billions of dollars in state and local tax incentives. Ruckert...

Louisiana · 12d

klax-tv.com

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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 · 11d

wbrz.com

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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 · 13d

takingthekids.com

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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 · 12d

Yahoo!

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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 · 11d

talk1073.com

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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 · 12d

bankingdive.com

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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 · 12d

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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 · 12d

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 · 13d

Gonzales Weekly Citizen

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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 · 12d

LSU Reveille

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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 · 12d

MyArkLaMiss

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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 · 12d

khqa.com

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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 · 12d

tdworld.com

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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 · 13d