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SpaceX proposes major cargo facility in Vermilion Parish
VERMILION PARISH, La. (Acadiana News First) - SpaceX is proposing a major new cargo facility in lower Vermilion Parish that would connect the Gulf, inland waterways and Louisiana’s highway system. According to a permit application filed with state and federal regulators, Space Exploration Technologies Corp. wants to build a...
WAFB.com
I-TEAM: Employee dies at chemical plant in Iberville Parish, investigation underway
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Westlake Corporation is investigating an incident where an employee experienced a medical emergency on Saturday October 3 and later died. Westlake Corporation told WAFB the employee was found unresponsive in the unit, and emergency response teams provided first aid around 7:44pm. The employee was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.
KLFY.com
Lafayette hosts next-gen electric aircraft demo
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — Lafayette Regional Airport hosted a next-generation electric aircraft demonstration for LIFTOff Louisiana, a statewide Advanced Air Mobility initiative managed by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development. The initiative is one of eight pilot projects nationwide selected by the Federal Aviation Administration. Launched in August,...
travelmag.com
This Louisiana Needlepoint Shop Turns One Quick Thread Run Into A Fully Kitted Canvas Project
Plenty of people walk into The Little Needlepoint Shop in Lafayette needing one skein of thread. A good number walk out with a painted canvas, a full set of matching fibers, and a plan for the next few months of evenings. The small shop on Rena Drive has built its...
theadvocate.com
After success in Ascension with steel plant, Iberville Parish proposes its own industrial zone
Conceived a decade ago, the RiverPlex MegaPark in Ascension Parish took years to bear fruit before attracting tens of billions of dollars in new industrial investment to a bend in the Mississippi River. Now officials in neighboring Iberville Parish are considering a similar industrial zone just upriver that would abut...
NOLA.com
After success in Ascension with steel plant, Iberville Parish proposes its own industrial zone
The early notice of plans to create an Iberville version of the Ascension MegaPark has drawn positive reactions from state officials and hopeful ones from some environmentalists. "Proactive planning gives local leaders and residents an opportunity to determine how and where they want future growth to occur before a specific...
KLFY.com
Cattle Festival Jr. Grand Marshal talks about his involvement in the industry
ABBEVILLE, La. (KLFY) — John Luke Barras has been named the 76th Louisiana Cattle Festival Junior Grand Marshal, recognizing his work managing and showing registered Brahman cattle across Louisiana and nationwide. The selection continues a family tradition at Lee Land and Livestock in Vermilion Parish, where the seventh-generation cattleman...
KLFY.com
76th Cattle Festival queen reflects on growing up in the industry
ABBEVILLE, La. (KLFY) — Abbygail Davis, a fifth-generation cattle farmer, is serving as the 76th Louisiana Cattle Queen. Her background in agriculture began on her family’s farm and has expanded to managing registered livestock and mentoring youth across the state. Although Davis’s family farm was smaller than a...
wbrz.com
New Roads grocery store Olinde's closing its doors permanently
NEW ROADS — A family-owned grocery store in New Roads is closing its doors. Olinde's Grocery is closing without plans to reopen, the store announced Friday morning. "This was a very difficult decision, and we would like to thank everyone that supported us for the last 5 years!" a Facebook post announcing the closure says.
theadvocate.com
$51M for the new Paul Breaux school and other Lafayette area construction
Building permits issued Sept. 23-29 for the cities of Lafayette, Youngsville and Broussard and the unincorporated areas of Lafayette Parish:. BAR: 109 General Mouton Ave., description, new entryway into The Bulldog; applicant, Bulldog; contractor, Slaughter Construction Co.; $2,500. CHURCH: 415 Robley Drive, description, buildout for church office; applicant, Holy Cross...
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Falcon Rice Mill's Trahan talks tariffs, diesel prices and family business
Along Mill Street in Crowley, there was a time where 13 rice mills operated to serve local farmers and the local economy. Now there are only two, one of which is Falcon Rice Mill, which co-owner Robby Trahan never envisioned he would oversee. His father ran the family business that dates back to 1942, while Trahan was living in Texas and working as a certified public accountant.