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Amazon Hiring 4,000 Workers in Louisiana for the Holidays

Amazon plans to hire 4,000 workers in Louisiana for the holidays. Here's what seasonal jobs pay, available benefits, and how to apply.

Louisiana · 17d

American Press

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Vernon Parish postpones solar farm vote again

UPDATE: The Vernon Parish Police Jury has called a special meeting for Friday, Oct. 23, at 3 p.m. The new drafted ordinance is on their website now and the public […]

Vernon Parish, LA · 17d

theadvocate.com

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Guest Column: When employers and educators work together, Louisiana wins

Louisiana is attracting historic levels of investment. We hear announcements almost weekly: billions of dollars, new facilities and thousands of jobs promised across energy, advanced manufacturing, technology and other industries. The momentum is undeniable, and so is the sense of possibility. But the more important question is what comes next.

Louisiana · 15d
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Entergy says industrial customers must help finance new nuclear plants

(The Center Square) — Entergy says it cannot build new nuclear power plants without financial backing from large industrial customers, underscoring the economic challenges facing Louisiana's push to expand nuclear energy as electricity demand surges. "Nuclear generation is going to be essential to meet the rapid growth we're seeing through 2050," Jeremy Hilsabeck, an Entergy representative, said Tuesday. "We recognize the significant financial commitment of nuclear, and we're going to require the backing of a large customer in order to pursue that." "We don't want to put it on the backs of traditional ratepayers, so the industrials are going to have to help us make that happen," he added. The comments highlight a central obstacle to the renewed enthusiasm for nuclear power: While the technology promises reliable electricity around the clock, its enormous upfront costs and lengthy construction timelines make new projects difficult to finance without customers willing to commit to purchasing their output for decades. Entergy, which operates Louisiana's two commercial nuclear power plants, is evaluating several technologies for expanding its generation fleet, including conventional large-scale reactors, small modular reactors and advanced designs that use alternative cooling technologies. Hilsabeck said the utility has signed several memorandums of understanding with

Louisiana · 15d

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KTBS 3 to air 'Raised in Louisiana' special showcasing local student livestock projects

SHREVEPORT, La. — Hard work, dedication, and a whole lot of heart go into raising livestock, and KTBS 3 is putting those values on display with the upcoming television special Raised in Louisiana, airing Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Sponsored by Goldman Equipment, the half-hour program follows local 4-H students...

Louisiana · 15d

theadvocate.com

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3D printing business preps Louisiana workforce for next gen manufacturing, SpaceX investment

Jace Dugas was ready for a change. He had worked in traditional manufacturing, mostly for the oil and gas industry, for the whole of his two-decade career. During his time as operations manager at a machine and tool shop in New Iberia, he'd helped the company cut down on its error rate and improve its productivity. Yet the business remained vulnerable to volatility in the energy market.

Louisiana · 15d

Louisiana Illuminator

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All you need to know about Louisiana’s property tax constitutional amendments

Louisiana voters will consider 10 constitutional amendments on the Nov. 3 ballot, half of which would change the amount of property tax collected that fund police, parks and public schools.

Louisiana · 17d

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Town of Jonesville to test natural gas system tonight

JONESVILLE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — The Town of Jonesville will test its natural gas system tonight using the odorant mercaptan, officials announced. Courtesy photo Town of Jonesville Facebook The chemical is added to the system to detect minor leaks. For a few days it is possible that there may be an odor smell here and there, […]

Jonesville, LA · 18d

theadvocate.com

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New suit questions Port of South Louisiana’s plans for a new dock that will serve Hyundai Steel

Two environmental groups are challenging the Port of South Louisiana’s approval process for $400 million in bonds intended to finance a marine terminal dock that will support Hyundai Steel’s planned $5.8 billion mill in Ascension Parish. Rural Roots Louisiana and the Louisiana Bucket Brigade filed suit Friday under...

Ascension Parish, LA · 18d

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State treasurer Fleming pushes first homestead exemption hike in 46 years

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - State Treasurer John Fleming is calling for a major increase to Louisiana’s homestead exemption, saying it would provide much-needed relief for homeowners. “Right now, the affordability of houses that are at a record low, particularly new buyers, first-time home buyers, with interest rates three...

Louisiana · 17d

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Louisiana loggers face soaring fuel costs, shrinking markets

As diesel eats away at paychecks, one business owner is running out of options and time.

Louisiana · 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 · 17d

The Daily Advertiser

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FAA spaceport plan draws scrutiny as Louisiana comment deadline nears

With only days remaining before the federal comment period closes, the Louisiana Wildlife Federation (LWF) is still encouraging residents, conservation advocates, fishermen, hunters and other stakeholders to weigh in on the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) plans for future commercial spaceports and launch corridors. The U.S. Department of Transportation and the FAA still are accepting public comments through Oct. 26 on a Request for Information regarding the siting of new commercial spaceports and the creation of priority airspace for critical space launch corridors. The push for public participation comes as Louisiana continues to draw attention as a potential hub for the growing commercial space industry. On Aug. 25, SpaceX and Gov. Jeff Landry announced plans for Starbase Louisiana, a proposed commercial spaceport in coastal Vermilion Parish. While the Louisiana Wildlife Federation says it is not opposed to space development, the organization is urging federal regulators to adopt stronger criteria for selecting future spaceport locations and evaluating launch corridors before sites are chosen and major investments are made. "There should be more consideration for whether the surrounding airspace, waters, infrastructure, communities and natural resources can absorb repeated launch operations over decades," the federation wrote in comments submitted to the FAA. Residents can

Louisiana · 16d

Louisiana Illuminator

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2 major coastal projects get go-ahead from BP oil spill settlement trustees

Two major coastal restoration projects got the final go-ahead to begin construction in Louisiana, together restoring up to 1,700 acres of coastal shoreline and wetland habitat at a total cost of $265 million.

Louisiana · 18d

Fox 8

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Governor Landry on Paris business development

Louisiana · 16d

KALB

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Louisiana loggers face soaring fuel costs, shrinking markets

Louisiana · 15d

The Center Square

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Louisiana receives $461K from USDA for specialty crop projects

(The Center Square) – Louisiana will receive more than $461,000 in federal funding for nine specialty crop projects, including agricultural research, a new state branding initiative and a high school beekeeping program. The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry, announced the federal grant Friday. The department provided The Center Square with a breakdown of the nine projects, their budgets and details on project selection and oversight. About $424,557 will go toward the nine projects, while Agriculture and Forestry will receive $36,918 for grant administration, roughly 8% of the total award. All projects must be completed before Sept. 29, 2029. Each project’s lead investigator must submit progress reports at least annually, according to Agriculture and Forestry. The department will review and compile the results for USDA’s final review. The largest individual award, $72,879, will fund a new Certified Louisiana Specialty Crop designation and a statewide consumer education campaign. The department plans to develop branding, secure trademark protection, produce 10 educational “Myth Busters” videos and distribute promotional materials through retailers, events and digital channels. Another $40,000 will go to Agriculture and Forestry’s Office of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences for a beekeeping apprenticeship program involving high school agriculture programs. The project will provide

Louisiana · 17d

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Wildlife Federation Raises Concerns Over SpaceX Project

NEW ORLEANS — The Louisiana Wildlife Federation (LWF) is urging federal regulators to consider how the proposed $100 billion SpaceX development in Vermilion Parish could affect Louisiana’s offshore energy industry, commercial fishing operations, aviation infrastructure and coastal environment before establishing new spaceport locations and launch corridors. In an...

Louisiana · 18d

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Another ‘space jellyfish’ possible over southeast Louisiana Monday morning

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Just days after a SpaceX rocket launch produced a spectacular “space jellyfish” visible from parts of southeast Louisiana, another opportunity to see the unusual phenomenon may be coming early Monday morning. SpaceX is targeting a 5:30 a.m. CDT launch Monday, Oct. 19, for...

Louisiana · 20d

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Amazon to hire 300,000 people; 4,000 roles available in Louisiana

BATON ROUGE — Amazon announced it's hiring over 300,000 people for seasonal, part-time and full-time roles across the United States, with 4,000 of those roles being in Louisiana. These roles will be posted weekly from October through December. Full-time operations employees start at a minimum of $20 an hour,...

Louisiana · 17d