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University enters deal with SpaceX

At their Oct. 22 board meeting, the University of Louisiana System approved the University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s request to enter a lease with Ragin’ Cajun Facilities, Inc. (RCFI), for the Peter M. John and David M. John Wildlife and Coastal Preservation Center on Pecan Island. This also approved a subsequent sublease between RCFI and Space Exploration Technologies Corp, also known as SpaceX.

Lafayette, LA · 6d
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What Now New Orleans

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Home Décor Resale Shop in Lafayette to Reopen After Closing for a Year

Hart & Cole will offer consignment sales through its online storefront

Lafayette, LA · 6d

cstoredive.com

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Buc-ee’s breaks ground in Louisiana

Buc-ee’s is set to break ground on its Lafayette, Louisiana, location on Nov. 9, the company announced last week. The 74,000-square-foot store is one of two in the works in the Pelican State. A location in Ruston is expected to open in 2027 while the Lafayette location is slated to open its doors in 2028.

Lafayette, LA · 7d
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avoyellestoday.com

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$100 Entergy bill credit program includes Avoyelles customers

Eligible Entergy Louisiana residential customers in Avoyelles Parish are included in a statewide assistance program offering a one-time $100 credit toward their electricity bills. The $2 million program is funded by Entergy shareholder dollars and administered through participating United Way organizations. Applications opened at 9 a.m. Oct. 28 and will...

Avoyelles Parish, LA · 5d
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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 · 4d

tradeandindustrydev.com

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LA: Buc-ee's to Break Ground on First Location in Louisiana; Will Open Third Store in Tennessee

Convenience store chain Buc-ee's will break ground Nov. 9 on its first location in Louisiana—a new travel center in Lafayette. The new location, off Interstate 10 at Louisiana Avenue, will occupy 74,000 square feet and have 120 fueling positions. It is expected to open in early 2028 and employ about 200.

Louisiana · 5d

thevermilion.net

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Tea time at Sojourn Tea & Goods

Located at 118 W. Vermilion St., Sojourn Tea & Goods is a tea house and commercial business in Downtown Lafayette that specializes in loose-leaf teas sourced from around the world, along with locally sourced pastries and artwork. The shop offers a different experience from a traditional coffee shop, inviting customers to wind down and enjoy tea while exploring its collection of artisan goods.

Lafayette, LA · 6d

stmarynow.com

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Firm that gave $115K to Landry’s PAC gets SpaceX deal

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 has contributed to Cajun...

Louisiana · 7d

Teche News

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Farmers learn about technological advances at Drone Conference

Under the tapestry of a picturesque Acadia Parish evening sky, the LSU AgCenter held its 2026 Southwest Louisiana Drone Conference, welcoming producers from across the state to learn about the latest technological advances to assist them in many of their farming needs. Taking place at the H. Rouse Caffey Rice...

Acadia Parish, LA · 6d

theadvocate.com

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UL Lafayette, NASA relationship explored as Louisiana sees aerospace workforce opportunities

Just up the road from Houston, with a track record of producing quality graduates in engineering and the computer sciences, the University of Louisiana at Lafayette has long been a player when it comes to space exploration. That includes graduates who have gone on to significant roles at NASA —...

Lafayette, LA · 7d

WBR Independent

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Rising interest rates cost WBR schools a shot at saving $3 million on bonds

West Baton Rouge Parish schools could have saved about $3 million refinancing bonds before interest rates rose. The school board also moved to replace crumbling awnings at Brusly Upper and adopted new discipline rules under the Teacher's Shield Act.

West Baton Rouge Parish, LA · 6d

bizneworleans.com

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Fidelity Bank Executive Receives National Recognition

NEW ORLEANS — Jake Guidry, Lafayette market president for New Orleans-based Fidelity Bank, has been named a recipient of the American Bankers Association’s (ABA) 2026 Emerging Leader Awards. Guidry was recognized during the ABA Annual Convention in Salt Lake City for his leadership and commitment to the banking industry and local communities.

New Orleans, LA · 8d

Developing Lafayette

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Hart & Cole, A New Interior Consignment Shop, Opening Soon On Bendel Road In Lafayette, LA

A new locally owned interior consignment shop, Hart & Cole, is opening soon at 258 Bendel Road, Suite 101, in Lafayette, Louisiana. Founded locally by Stephanie Navarro, Hart & Cole will feature a mix of new-to-you home furnishings and interior pieces through a shop-and-consign concept, giving customers a place to find unique items for their homes while also providing an opportunity for others to sell their gently used pieces.

Lafayette, LA · 10d

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2 Your Town New Roads: Bergeron's Pecans thrives in Louisiana despite challenges

NEW ROADS — For more than a century, Bergeron's Pecans has been a staple in Pointe Coupee Parish, proudly producing one of Louisiana's favorite nuts. The family-run operation, established in 1909, is now in its third generation, with Andre Bergeron overseeing a process that blends tradition and modern efficiency.

Pointe Coupee Parish, LA · 11d

theadvocate.com

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Troubled Evangeline Thruway hotel sold to Georgia company

A troubled hotel along the Evangeline Thruway in Lafayette has been sold to a Georgia company. SAAS Hotels of Atlanta bought the America’s Best Value Inn hotel at 2224 NE Evangeline Thruway from the lender after the previous owner, AUM Ventures LLC, defaulted on a SBA loan, Elifin Realty reported.

Lafayette, LA · 15d

Developing Lafayette

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New D.R. Horton Louisiana West Office Under Construction in Lafayette, LA

D.R. Horton is building a new Louisiana West office at 208 Oak Grove Lane, near the corner of Eraste Landry Road and Foreman Drive in Lafayette, Louisiana. The new office is being constructed on a nearly 4-acre property next door to D.R. Horton’s existing Lafayette office. By now, you...

Lafayette, LA · 12d

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10 Quiet Antique And Thrift Stores In Louisiana That Locals Keep Returning To

One of the roomiest antique malls in Louisiana fills an old schoolhouse and its gym with two stories of vintage finds. Between you and me, that sounds like the best field trip ever. Another shop sells furniture right alongside Mardi Gras beads. A third greets you with a chiming bell,...

Alexandria, LA · 10d

NOLA.com

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Here are the six individuals and one company who are Friends of LPB Louisiana Legends for 2027

For the first time, a company and its two founders are among the 2027 Friends of Louisiana Public Broadcasting Legends honorees. Houston Energy Limited Partnership and LSU alums Billy Harrison and Ron Neal are being recognized for the impact of their leadership in Louisiana and beyond while inspiring future generations of leaders and innovators.

Louisiana · 10d

American Press

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Firm that gave $115K to Landry’s PAC tapped for SpaceX contract

By Nolan McKendry | 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 […]

Louisiana · 11d

The Daily Advertiser

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Best Stop turns 40 as Scott Boudin landmark celebrates growth

What started as a small neighborhood supermarket with a gravel parking lot and a handful of gas pumps has become one of Acadiana’s most recognizable food brands for the four decades. The Best Stop Supermarket will celebrate its 40th anniversary Sunday, Nov. 1, at its original Scott location, with Cajun food, family traditions, and community ties that have helped turn a local meat market into a business with customers across the country. The celebration marks exactly 40 years since Robert Cormier and Lawrence “Brud” Menard opened The Best Stop on Nov. 1, 1986, when South Louisiana faced economic challenges tied to the region’s oil downturn. Their vision was simple: provide quality groceries and authentic Cajun products while serving the community they called home. Through the years, that family-run operation evolved into far more than a neighborhood grocery store. Today, The Best Stop is known throughout Louisiana and beyond for its boudin, sausage, cracklins and other specialty foods. The company has expanded with locations in Louisiana and Texas, ships products nationwide and operates a USDA-certified wholesale manufacturing facility that supplies customers well beyond Acadiana. Despite its growth, family members say the business remains rooted in the values that helped build its

Lafayette, LA · 9d