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Louisiana residents sue to unwind SpaceX tax deal

By Christiaan Mader | The Current Three Vermilion Parish residents and a new nonprofit have sued parish officials for alleged open meetings violations related to the landmark SpaceX deal. The stakes of […]

Vermilion Parish, LA · 11d

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Vermilion United raises concerns over SpaceX deal and public accountability

VERMILION PARISH, La. (Acadiana News First) - Vermilion United is raising questions about transparency and local economic benefits tied to SpaceX’s proposed investment in Vermilion Parish, examining what the project’s agreements require and what they leave up to hope. “Our goal as a coalition is to make sure...

Vermilion Parish, LA · 9d
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Energy Department authorizes emergency oil exchange for Phillips 66 Lake Charles refinery

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - A disruption at one of the area’s largest refineries prompted emergency federal action to keep fuel flowing. The U.S. Department of Energy authorized an emergency exchange of up to 400,000 barrels of crude oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to the Phillips 66 Lake Charles Refinery. The oil will come from the West Hackberry site for immediate delivery to support production for Louisiana and surrounding markets.

Lake Charles, LA · 11d
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Northrop Grumman Expanding Facility to Increase Maintenance Pipeline for C-130 Hercules

The C-130 Hercules has been in service in one form or another since 1954—and its maintenance needs have continued to grow throughout this time. The United States military continues to face challenges in keeping its aging fleet of C-130 Hercules aircraft in service. On Tuesday, Northrop Grumman announced efforts to increase the maintenance pipeline for the heavy transport planes, with its Lake Charles, Louisiana facility selected to expand as a certified hub in the aircraft’s sustainment.

Lake Charles, LA · 10d
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Firm that gave $115K to Landry's PAC tapped for SpaceX contract

(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 by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development for work related to SpaceX's planned project in Vermilion Parish. Royal Engineers & Consultants...

Louisiana · 9d

American Press

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CRCL expanding oyster shell recycling to Lake Charles

The challenges facing Southwest Louisiana are complex and unique, requiring practical, real-world solutions that are firmly rooted in science and shaped directly by local industries and communities. That was the […]

Lake Charles, LA · 10d

bigcountrynewsconnection.com

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Former chief of staff for Landry registers as SpaceX lobbyist

(The Center Square) – Gov. Jeff Landry’s former chief of staff, Kyle Ruckert, has registered as a lobbyist for SpaceX, the aerospace giant preparing to build a $100 billion rocket launch facility in coastal Louisiana with the help of billions of dollars in state and local tax incentives.

Vermilion Parish, LA · 10d

KTBS

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LSU AgCenter showcases farming technology at Southwest Louisiana Drone Conference

CROWLEY, La. — Agricultural producers from across the state gathered to explore how unmanned aircraft can support modern farming operations during the 2026 Southwest Louisiana Drone Conference, hosted by the LSU AgCenter. The event took place Tuesday at the H. Rouse Caffey Rice Research Station South Farm. Program topics...

Crowley, LA · 11d

BRProud

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Lawsuit trying to void Vermilion Parish SpaceX deal due to alleged violations of open meetings law

A group in Vermilion Parish has filed a lawsuit in an attempt to void the $100 billion deal to build the largest spaceport in the world in the parish.

Vermilion Parish, LA · 12d

American Press

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Names in the News: People shaping the future of Lake Area business

The Sculptry promotes staff The Sculptry, Southwest Louisiana’s premier medical aesthetics clinic, has expanded its leadership team with the announcement of new positions for key staff members. Amber Pauley, RN, […]

Lake Charles, LA · 13d

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What Out-Of-State Workers at SpaceX Need to Know About Acadiana

With SpaceX investing millions and creating thousands of jobs, workers moving to the area should know about Louisiana hospitality.

Vermilion Parish, LA · 15d

NOLA.com

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Venture Global to build new power plants at its LNG terminals, aiming to bring more AI data centers to LA

Venture Global, the Virginia-based company that exports Liquified Natural Gas from massive terminals on the Louisiana coast, is planning to dramatically expand its ability to generate electricity at its facilities in Cameron and Plaquemines parishes — a move that could help bring new AI data centers to the state.

Louisiana · 14d

KPLC

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Drought pushes Beauregard Parish farmers to the brink

Beauregard Parish, LA · 12d

KPLC TV

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Kratom-related restrictions hit Lake Charles

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - A new rule made by the state is affecting businesses in Lake Charles. “The sale revenue will definitely go down a little bit. Products will also be wasted,” said Bilal Wardariya, owner of Lit Smoke Shop. “Things of this nature are highly our concern,...

Lake Charles, LA · 16d

theadvocate.com

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SpaceX gets access to former Pecan Island High School under lease deal ahead of planned 2027 sale

SpaceX will be able to lease the former Pecan Island School property from a University of Louisiana at Lafayette-affiliated nonprofit while preparing for an anticipated purchase in 2027, under agreements approved Thursday by the University of Louisiana System Board of Supervisors. The board approved two agreements involving UL Lafayette, Ragin’...

Lafayette, LA · 16d

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Louisiana overhauls workforce system as SpaceX and other projects bring thousands of jobs

Louisiana is overhauling its workforce development system as the state prepares for a wave of industrial investments expected to create tens of thousands of jobs, including thousands tied to SpaceX’s planned spaceport in Vermilion Parish. The 18-month transition, led by Louisiana Works Secretary Susie Schowen through the “One Door...

Louisiana · 16d

theadvocate.com

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‘Built for the crews’: New RV park courts SpaceX workers as Vermilion Parish debates regulations

A proposed RV park near Kaplan is already advertising monthly spaces to workers expected to build SpaceX’s proposed $100 billion spaceport in coastal Vermilion Parish, adding a new dimension to the parish’s debate over how to regulate RV parks ahead of the anticipated development boom. The Rocket Farm,...

Vermilion Parish, LA · 17d

lailluminator.com

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SpaceX’s environmental review in Texas could preview Louisiana impacts

This report was originally published by The Current, a nonprofit news organization serving Lafayette and South Louisiana. The Federal Aviation Administration issued a notice Oct. 13 that it would conduct an environmental impact statement, assessing the potential effects of approving hundreds of more launches annually at SpaceX’s Boca Chica, Texas, site.

Texas · 15d

The Center Square

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Venture Global plans off-grid AI network in south Louisiana

(The Center Square) – Liquefied natural gas exporter Venture Global has announced plans to build a 10-gigawatt off-grid power network to supply artificial intelligence data centers that would be located on land the company owns near its terminals in Plaquemines and Cameron parishes. The company said Thursday it signed agreements with GE Vernova and Baker Hughes to buy 16 natural gas turbines for use in a private network. Capable of producing up to 11.5 gigawatts of electricity, the private grid would be capable of powering about 8.5 million homes, nearly 10 times the peak summer demand of New Orleans. Operating entirely "behind-the-meter" in “Island Mode,” Venture Global’s private network is to rely on the company’s own natural gas supplies to generate power while a closed-loop water system will be used to cool the data centers, the company said in a release. The data centers will place no demand or extra costs on local public utilities, according to Venture Global. Building a private network allows companies to bypass the typical five- to seven-year wait for an interconnection to the Louisiana grid and even longer in many other states. Venture Global CEO Mike Sabel noted the company’s existing 4.5-gigawatt private grid is

Louisiana · 18d