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Industrial expansion spurs big hike in Iberville Parish tax revenue
Iberville Parish is experiencing a significant increase in property tax revenue due to industrial expansion. Tax collections are projected to rise from over $135 million in 2025 to more than $143 million in 2026. Voters will decide on several proposed amendments in November that could provide additional property tax exemptions...
wbrz.com
Entergy customers in St. Gabriel will experience intermittent power outages throughout the week
ST. GABRIEL — Entergy customers in St. Gabriel may experience intermittent power outages until Thursday, according to officials. The outages come as Entergy crews perform reliability work in the St. Gabriel area. Residents should also prepare for a planned power outage on Friday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m....
wbrz.com
Port Allen couple faces repair costs after insurance denies damage claim
PORT ALLEN - Some homeowners in Port Allen reached out to 2 On Your Side to share their story after learning their insurance policy doesn't cover the damage to their home. Debbie and Mickey Banta weren't expecting this type of trouble just a few years after they had their roof shingles replaced. Their house has water damage. The source might be disguised, but on the ceiling it's evident.
areadevelopment.com
Leading Edge Manufacturing Expands Youngsville-Broussard, Louisiana, Operations
Metal fabrication company Leading Edge Manufacturing plans to expand its operations in Youngsville and Broussard, Louisiana. The project is expected to create 20 jobs in Lafayette Parish. The investment at the company’s existing facilities will include the addition of a full night shift to increase production capacity. “Leading Edge...
shreveportbossieradvocate.com
Nuclear reactors, data center campuses, gas-powered plants proposed in Iberville, Ascension
“We can’t really point to something and say it’s just going to be like the one we built down the road five years ago,” said Eric Smith, associate director of the Tulane Energy Institute. “These are proven technologies but first-of-its-kind commercial applications.”. Smith said the appeal...
Chron.com
theadvocate.com
Acadiana’s Choice votes surge 50% as residents rally behind local businesses
More than 371,000 votes were cast this year as Acadiana residents showed just how much they value the local businesses that make this community unique. The winners of the 2026 Acadiana’s Choice awards were revealed Thursday night at the Acadiana Center for the Arts in downtown Lafayette, where hundreds of local businesses were recognized by the people who live, work and shop in Acadiana.
theadvocate.com
Demo permit filed for old Travelodge motel and other Lafayette area construction
Building permits issued Sept. 16-22 for the cities of Lafayette, Youngsville and Broussard and the unincorporated areas of Lafayette Parish:. CHURCH: 717 Duhon Road, description, work at Holy Family of Vietnam Catholic Church; applicant and contractor, Ziler Architects; $15,000. RETAIL: 5702 Johnston St., description, renovation for Color Nail Spa &...
Developing Lafayette
Talking Acadiana Economic Growth & Developments
We are sitting down with Tommy LeBlanc of SVN Urban Properties, Aaron Faugot of Adley Services, and Ethan, founder of Domochi, for a conversation about what’s happening across Lafayette and Acadiana. We are talking economic development, real estate, infrastructure, population and business growth, and some of the opportunities and...