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Hyundai Steel Preparing Louisiana for What Comes Next

In Donaldsonville, generations of industrial expertise are being carried into Louisiana’s next generation of industry. Hyundai Steel is developing its first North American manufacturing facility. The $5.8 billion investment is expected to create 1,300 direct new jobs when commercial production begins in 2029. At Donaldsonville High School, Patrick Lawless...

Donaldsonville, LA · 1d
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Marathon Refineries Earn Six Energy Star Certifications

This is the second consecutive year that six Marathon refineries have been recognized for exceptional energy efficiency. Marathon Petroleum Corp. (MPC) recently announced that six of its refineries earned 2026 certifications from Energy Star, representing energy efficiency in the top 25% of similar facilities nationwide during the 2025 operating year.

Garyville, LA · 18h
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Overnight outages scheduled for some Gonzales business, residents along Airline Highway

GONZALES - Some businesses and homes along Airline Highway in Gonzales will be out of power for a few hours overnight on Thursday and Friday. The city said the outage will start at 10:30 p.m. and run until 1:30 a.m. on Nov. 11 and 12. The following addresses, which include...

Gonzales, LA · 1d
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John Deere Plans to Close 2 Iowa Plants, and One Line Is Moving to Louisiana

John Deere plans to close two Iowa plants, Ottumwa Works and Hagie in Clarion, moving the work to Des Moines and Thibodaux, Louisiana, by fiscal 2029.

Ottumwa, IA · 1d

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Subcontractors sue LA contractors board member and son alleging unpaid construction work

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A member of the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors and his son are facing two lawsuits from subcontractors who say they are owed money for construction work. One subcontractor claims he is owed nearly $350,000. Harvey Honore Jr., a gubernatorial appointee, sits on the...

Louisiana · 14h

NOLA.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,...

Louisiana · 13h

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Houma Inventory Tightens Even as List Prices Climb

Houma sellers held firm on prices and faced fewer price cuts as shrinking inventory kept competition tight for buyers.

Houma, LA · 3d

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Ordinance (and agreement) to facilitate BJ’s Wholesale in Gonzales introduced

For a second time an ordinance to create Veterans Blvd Economic Development District was introduced by Gonzales’ City Council. The first one was rejected on October 12 by a 3-1 vote (one council member was absent) as Councilwoman Terri Lambert argued that the requisite Cooperative Endeavor Agreement (CEA) should have been introduced first (even though the drafting attorney explained that it was being done in the customary manner). Butler Snow’s Adam Parker was back last night, this time with the CEA alongside the ordinance.

Gonzales, LA · 1d

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See which businesses led or owned by LSU grads grew fastest, made the most money

Miller Safety Consulting, a Gonzales-based occupational health and safety consulting firm, topped the LSU 100, an annual ranking of the fastest-growing businesses around the world that are owned or led by LSU graduates. Jennifer Miller, who earned a bachelor's in communication disorders, is the co-owner of Miller Safety. The 20-year-old...

Baton Rouge, LA · 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 · 1d

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Baton Rouge Fire Department opening applications for entry-level firefighters

BATON ROUGE — The Baton Rouge Fire Department is now accepting applications for entry-level firefighters. Starting pay for entry-level recruits begins at $39,517 per year. After completing one year of service and earning an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification, firefighters become eligible for an additional $7,200 in annual state supplemental pay, raising the overall salary to $47,904.

Baton Rouge, LA · 1d

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Creative Bloc gets permit for $3.4 million downtown Baton Rouge office building remodel

Here is a list of commercial and residential building permits issued by East Baton Rouge Parish government from Nov. 2-6. 1201 MAIN ST.: renovation of 27,171-square-foot office building for the Creative Bloc, $3.4 million; applicant, Fritz Embaugh; owner, John Jackson; contractor, Plus One Construction. 9730 BLUEBONNET BLVD.: commercial wall sign,...

Baton Rouge, LA · 1d

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Ribbon Cutting | Firehouse Subs Walker on Dec 14, 2026

Join the Livingston Parish Chamber of Commerce as we celebrate the opening of Firehouse Subs in Walker with an official ribbon cutting. Firehouse Subs was founded by firefighters and is known for hot, hearty subs and a strong commitment to public safety. Through the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation, the brand helps fund lifesaving equipment and training for first responders, including here in Louisiana.

Walker, LA · 2d

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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 · 6d

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These 7 shopping centers started Louisiana's suburban mall era. In 2026 only some of them are still enclosed malls.

Ground was broken for Shreve City Shopping Center in Shreveport, Louisiana, in November 1958, and the center held its first opening in June 1959. It was suburban shopping of the postwar kind: a large cluster of stores on Shreveport-Barksdale Highway, laid out for people who arrived by car. Shreve City kept building after it opened.

Shreveport, LA · 1d

WGNO

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City of New Orleans offering amnesty for delinquent business owners

The city is allowing delinquent sales tax payments without penalty from local businesses until December 31, 2026

New Orleans, LA · 18h

alt923.com

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Sources: Post office purchase could advance Benson’s Downtown entertainment plans

The owner of the New Orleans Saints and Pelicans has had preliminary talks with the United States Postal Service leadership about purchasing the main post office on Loyola Avenue in downtown New Orleans, sources confirmed. Sources said this effort is part of Gayle Benson’s vision to transform the area around...

New Orleans, LA · 1d

The Call Of

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3 New Orleans Kitchens Where the Growers Decide What Gets Cooked

Most restaurants say they source locally. A smaller number let the harvest actually dictate what goes on the menu that week, which means the kitchen gives up some control over its own plan. Herbsaint - Central Business District The flagship of Donald Link's restaurant group at 701 St. Charles Avenue publishes a page listing the […]

New Orleans, LA · 1d

The Center Square

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Louisiana signs $6.8 million contract for SpaceX transportation planning

(The Center Square) – Louisiana has signed a contract allowing up to $6.8 million in state-funded payments to a New Orleans engineering firm for transportation work supporting SpaceX’s planned development in Vermilion Parish. The contract calls for Royal to help assess, design and oversee transportation improvements associated with SpaceX’s development. Services include evaluating roads and bridges, studying traffic, obtaining permits, coordinating utilities, assisting with property acquisition and overseeing construction. Louisiana Economic Development has said DOTD is evaluating transportation routes, road and bridge conditions, traffic impacts and potential improvements to Louisiana Highway 82. State officials have not established how the overall transportation costs will be divided between taxpayers and SpaceX. The agreement contains no requirement for SpaceX to reimburse the state. It does not identify specific roads or bridges to be improved or establish a total infrastructure budget. DOTD must approve a budget and issue a written notice to proceed before Royal can incur compensable costs. The contract packet does not establish whether that authorization has been issued or how much the firm has been paid. The agreement anticipates work on multiple transportation projects, with supplemental agreements required for additional projects. DOTD previously told The Center Square that Royal’s Louisiana resources

Vermilion Parish, LA · 15h

alt923.com

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French Quarter shop struggles to survive

Starling Magickal Occult Shop, a French Quarter business since 1995, is facing financial challenges after Decatur Street construction and other setbacks, leaving its owners uncertain about their future. As the shop is located on the 1000 block of Royal Street, the owners said they didn’t initially expect to be impacted...

New Orleans, LA · 3d