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SpaceX launch Friday could produce ‘space jellyfish’ visible in Louisiana

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A SpaceX rocket launch planned for Friday evening (Nov. 13) could produce a spectacular sight in the skies over south Louisiana, but the timing of the launch will be critical. SpaceX is targeting Friday for the 15th test flight of its massive Starship rocket from...

Louisiana · 3d
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Bob’s Bayou Black Marina officially closes after over 32 years in business

After 32 1/2 years of serving this community, Bob’s Bayou Black Marina has officially closed its doors. This comes on the heels of an announcement from Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government informing the public that it would not to move forward with the proposed purchase of Bob’s Bayou Black Marina following an extensive review and negotiation process.

Terrebonne Parish, LA · 3d
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LSU Names New School After Art Farve, Owner of the Wharf

Gulf Shores, AL. — (GSN) — Louisiana State University has officially named its newly established School of Construction within the College of Engineering as the Art Favre School of Construction. The university also announced that the program's future 148,000-square-foot state-of-the-art facility will be named the Performance Contractors Construction & Advanced Manufacturing Building, recognizing Favre’s long-standing dedication to LSU and the construction industry.

Baton Rouge, LA · 2d
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Workers say Baton Rouge cleaning company owes them wages

BATON ROUGE — Several workers hired by a Baton Rouge cleaning company say they're still waiting to be paid, as their calls and emails to the business go unanswered and frustration mounts across state lines. Stefanie Wilbanks, who has been cleaning homes and businesses for several years, took a...

Baton Rouge, LA · 2d
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Housing authority CEO on leave after alleged 'misappropriation' of funds by board member

An alleged “misappropriation of funds,” possibly involving an agency-issued credit card, has sparked an outside audit of a public housing agency in Baton Rouge and resulted in its top two executives being suspended with pay. The East Baton Rouge Parish Housing Authority voted at an Oct. 30 special...

Baton Rouge, LA · 2d

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UL System Chief Rick Gallot Hit With $351K Federal Tax Lien, Blames Old Accountant

A federal tax lien filed in Baton Rouge says University of Louisiana System President Rick Gallot owes $351,312 in unpaid federal income taxes covering tax years 2018 and 2020 through 2024. Gallot says a former accountant's failure to file one of his returns is to blame, and that he has been working to resolve the debt with the IRS for roughly two years.

Baton Rouge, LA · 2d

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Vintage and Boutique Shop Coming to Livingston Parish

Gram's Mercantile will combine a vintage store, boutique shop, and a community hub

Livingston Parish, LA · 2d

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Licensing Board for Contractors member, his son sued by subcontractors for combined $435,000

BATON ROUGE — A Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors member and his son are being sued by subcontractors who allege they are owed more than $430,000 for work. According to suits filed in the 19th JDC, Harvey Honore Jr. and his son Aaron Honore, as part of Harvey Honore and Company, did not pay the subcontractors a combined $434,654.34 for work performed on multiple construction projects. The lawsuits also ask the Honores to pay legal fees and interest.

Louisiana · 4d

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New CEO at state's largest property management firm; port names new directors

South Louisiana businesses and nonprofit groups recently announced the following promotions, new hires and resignations. Port of Greater Baton Rouge announced the appointment of three new directors: Tim Pinter becomes director of business development, Melissa Folse becomes director of corporate and legal affairs and Candace Griffin becomes director of communications and grants. The appointments follow the announcement of Greg Johnson as the port's next executive director.

Baton Rouge, LA · 13h

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Power outage at Livonia substation causes outages across Pointe Coupee Parish

LIVONIA — A power outage at a Livonia substation is causing outages along Highway 190, according to PC Electric. The outage comes as PC Electric's power provider has lost transmission to the Livonia substation. Crews are currently working to address the issue. At this time, there is no estimated restoration time.

Livonia, LA · 1d

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U.S. Navy Blue Angels travel to Hammond Northshore Regional Airport to prepare for 2027 airshow

HAMMOND — The U.S. Navy Blue Angels traveled to Hammond Northshore Regional Airport on Friday in preparation for the 2027 Hammond Northshore Regional Airshow. The Angels made sure every detail for the upcoming airshow was in place, from an airspace waiver all the way down to the hotel they're staying in.

Hammond, LA · 1d

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LSU, developer win award for decade-long residential expansion

BATON ROUGE — LSU and developer RISE won the Best Campus Project at the P3 Higher Education Summit last week. The partnership was awarded at the summit held in San Francisco on Nov. 4 and 5. The award recognizes excellence in the development and delivery of residential facilities through a public-private partnership.

Baton Rouge, LA · 3d

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Books-A-Million is back and getting ready for a grand opening in Baton Rouge. See when.

After eight years, Baton Rouge has a Books-A-Million again. The Towne Center location closed in 2018, but a new store has soft opened at 3535 Perkins Road next to Petco in the Acadian Village shopping center. The new Books-A-Million, which is about 8,000 square feet, opened its doors on Oct....

Baton Rouge, LA · 3d

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PayMore Started With One Massapequa Store on Broadway. It Just Opened Number 150

A business that began as a single storefront on Broadway in Massapequa now has 150 locations. PayMore, the electronics buy-and-sell chain headquartered in Massapequa, announced on November 10 that it had reached the milestone with the opening of a store in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on November 2. From one shop...

Massapequa, NY · 3d

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Louisiana pilot shares perspectives after being impacted by US flight ground stop

SHREVEPORT, La. — A communication failure involving the air traffic control system disrupted flight operations Friday, raising questions about aviation safety and the reliability of the nation's aging air traffic infrastructure. Pilot Keith Rutherford, who was traveling to Baton Rouge, described the situation during an interview with KTBS 3...

Baton Rouge, LA · 1d

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Books-A-Million Returns to Baton Rouge With Grand Opening, Princess Belle in Tow

Baton Rouge readers finally have their Books-A-Million back. The retailer quietly soft-opened a new store at 3535 Perkins Road, next to Petco in the Acadian Village Shopping Center, on Oct. 28, and it's now gearing up for a full celebration with a ribbon cutting and a grand-opening event packed with character visits, giveaways and author appearances.

Baton Rouge, LA · 2d

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UL System President Rick Gallot owes $350K in taxes, records show; he faults accountant

Rick Gallot, who oversees the eight schools in the University of Louisiana System, owes $350,000 in federal income taxes going back to 2019, according to a tax lien filed with the East Baton Rouge Parish Clerk of Court’s office. Gallot, who has a total compensation package of $600,000 per...

East Baton Rouge Parish, LA · 3d

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Baton Rouge Housing Authority CEO Suspended Amid Misappropriation Probe Tied to Board Member

Partners Southeast Offices — Approximate Site Of Affiliated Nonprofit. The East Baton Rouge Parish Housing Authority has placed its top two executives on paid leave while an outside accounting firm digs into allegations that someone misappropriated agency funds, possibly through an agency-issued credit card. CEO J. Wesley Daniels and Chief Operating Officer April Downs were suspended following an Oct. 30 special meeting, and the agency has installed an 18-year staffer as acting chief while the investigation plays out.

East Baton Rouge Parish, LA · 2d

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A Louisiana builder’s huge donations could transform LSU’s construction school. See how.

LSU is poised to transform its School of Construction with a major endowment and a state-of-the art new building, thanks to massive donations from an LSU alum and Louisiana construction tycoon, the school announced Tuesday. “Construction is no longer a low-tech industry,” Vicki Colvin, dean of the College of Engineering,...

Baton Rouge, LA · 5d

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Subcontractors sue LA contractors board member and son alleging unpaid construction work

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A member of the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors and his son are facing two lawsuits from subcontractors who say they are owed money for construction work. One subcontractor claims he is owed nearly $350,000. Harvey Honore Jr., a gubernatorial appointee, sits on the...

Louisiana · 5d