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Just ahead of the busy holiday shopping season comes word that you might need to make other arrangements to get to your money.
Voters in seven states decide Tuesday, Nov. 3, on 12 statewide ballot measures that would change how property taxes are figured, capped or collected. The states are Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Wyoming. Every one is a proposal. Nothing changes on any tax bill unless the measure passes. Where the 12 measures […]
DESOTO PARISH, La. — DeSoto Parish 4-H members made an impressive showing at the 2026 State Fair of Louisiana, earning numerous championship titles, top placements, and recognition in livestock exhibitions, poultry competitions, and the Nutrition Quiz Bowl. From experienced exhibitors celebrating successful senior years to first-time participants stepping into...
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.
Sonesta International Hotels and Boyd Gaming Corp. have entered into an exclusive strategic affiliation that will add Boyd’s nationwide portfolio of casino resorts to Sonesta’s distribution network, Sonesta announced Monday. The pair will launch the Boyd Collection, featuring Boyd’s more than 9,700 hotel rooms, 19 casino resorts and...
(The Center Square) – Louisiana's continued unemployment insurance claims declined for the 11th consecutive week in October, falling roughly 33% below last year's levels, though state officials could not quantify how much the decline has saved taxpayers. The number of continued unemployment insurance weeks claimed fell to 5,295 for the week ending Oct. 17, down from 5,423 the previous week and 7,898 during the comparable week in 2025, according to Louisiana Works, the state's workforce development agency. Initial unemployment claims, which measure new applications for benefits, also declined, falling to 1,179 from 1,261 the previous week. That represented a 25% decrease from the 1,581 claims filed during the same week last year. Gov. Jeff Landry's office attributed the sustained decline to the administration's economic development efforts and major corporate investments announced in Louisiana. "Louisiana's 11th consecutive week of declining unemployment insurance claims is no accident," the governor's office said in a statement to The Center Square. "This is a direct correlation to the booming economy we are seeing take shape in all 64 parishes throughout Louisiana." The administration pointed to investments by Hyundai, Meta and SpaceX, which have collectively announced plans to spend more than $150 billion in the state
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...
John Deere shutting down two Iowa plants
The United States Post Office has confirmed Louisiana facilities will need to close two days this month.
A new Trader Joe’s can change your weekly grocery routine, especially when your nearest location...
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...
Forbes released its third-annual ranking of America's Dream Employers for 2027, and a few Louisiana companies made the list. Forbes partnered with market research firm Statista to survey over 10,000 college students and over 142,000 workers at companies employing at least 1,000 people. Responses were tallied and analyzed, with student...
I recently read an op-ed in this newspaper arguing that the Durbin-Marshall credit card mandates would ease pressure on Louisiana businesses and keep our economy growing. As an entrepreneur, I understand the appeal. But after 20 years running a video production business in Louisiana, I've learned that more regulations from Washington usually hurt small businesses.
Business leaders across Louisiana are being encouraged to take a fresh look at their companies as billions of dollars in economic development projects continue flowing into the state. According to Stuart Gilly, CEO coach and leader of The Alliance’s small business community, the upcoming CYA360 Business Symposium is designed to help entrepreneurs and executives position themselves for the opportunities ahead.
ALEXANDRIA, La. — Robinson Carbon will invest $16.3 million to establish an industrial-scale biochar manufacturing facility at England Airpark in Rapides Parish, bringing new manufacturing investment and employment opportunities to Central Louisiana. The company expects to create 42 direct jobs and retain 22 existing positions. Louisiana Economic Development estimates...
If the goal is clean, dependable electricity, Louisiana should also evaluate offshore wind.
BATON ROUGE — A state-backed energy transition initiative is expanding into company creation by launching a new startup incubator. Future Use of Energy in Louisiana announced Tuesday that it has officially launched the FUEL Venture Studio, tapping tech entrepreneur Daryl Roy as its inaugural Innovator in Residence. The studio...
LAFAYETTE – November 2, 2026 – Paxton Media Group has acquired the publishing and printing operations of Louisiana State Newspapers, bringing together two longstanding, family-owned newspaper companies. The transaction includes 14 community publications and a printing facility serving the Acadiana region of Louisiana. Dirks, Van Essen & April,...
One gated townhome community in Louisiana comes with its own stocked fishing pond. Yes, you could cast a line before breakfast without ever leaving the neighborhood. Another spot parks residents under the building in gated, covered spaces. In hurricane country, I call that a perk worth bragging about. Just saying, your car will thank you.
