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Report: More details on the deal that brought SpaceX to Louisiana
(KLFY) — More details have emerged in the potentially transformative $100 billion deal to bring a SpaceX launch site to Vermilion Parish. According to a report in The Current, The State of Louisiana offered SpaceX a $24 billion tax exemption, the largest in the state’s history. In exchange, SpaceX promised to create 3,000 high-paying jobs, with stated incremental goals and prescribed penalties for not meeting them.
Developing Lafayette
Bangkok Thai to Anchor New Center on Johnston Street
A new small shopping center is now under construction at 101 Gerald Drive, near the corner of Johnston Street and Gerald Drive in Lafayette, LA. Plans for the new 9,660-square-foot development, located across from Sterling Automotive, show a modern multi-tenant shopping center with several storefronts, with Bangkok Thai occupying the most prominent anchor space.
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Registration open for fall session of Accelerate Northside
The fall session of Accelerate Northside for small businesses and start-ups will begin next week. The six-week session put on by the Louisiana Entrepreneurship & Economic Development Center will begin Oct. 8 and run until Nov. 12 and is designed to help entrepreneurs create and grow their businesses, LEED officials announced.
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Cattle Festival approaches as local ranchers face rising costs, drought
ABBEVILLE, La. (Acadiana News First) - Cattle Festival is just days away, but local ranchers say this season has brought plenty of challenges, from rising operating costs to drought conditions. Raymond Fontenot, a rancher with Crescent Bar F LLC, said the cost of raising cattle continues to increase while prices...
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Iberville Parish Council denies Entergy solar farm proposal a second time
PLAQUEMINE – The Iberville Parish Council has voted to reject Entergy’s proposed Cypress Harvest Solar project for a second time. The 12-1 vote, with council member Terry Bradford abstaining, upholds the council's original denial. In August, Entergy representatives met with Plaquemine residents to address community concerns regarding the...
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45th annual Stearman and Taildragger Fly-In returns to Jennings Airport this weekend
JENNINGS, La. (KPLC) - The 45th annual Stearman and Taildragger Fly-In is taking place this weekend at Jennings Airport, bringing vintage aircraft, pilots and aviation enthusiasts together for a day of history and competition. The event has been a Jennings tradition for more than four decades. Pilots will fly in...
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Iberville Parish showcasing master plan draft for residents addressing economic, industrial development
PLAQUEMINE — Iberville Parish continues work on a new master plan, as it has used its current one since 2005. The parish aims to make sure it meets the needs of its residents while also making sure it stays on pace with its surrounding parishes when it comes to economic and industrial development.
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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...
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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....
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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.
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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...
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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...