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FAA rolls back regulations on commercial rocket launches ahead of Starbase Louisiana

The Federal Aviation Administration has announced changes in commercial space launch and reentry licensing, along with plans for a major regulatory overhaul in 2027.

Vermilion Parish, LA · 8d

theadvocate.com

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$1B offshore crude oil export terminal wins permit, will convert pipeline from gas to oil

Federal regulators have approved plans for a new $1 billion crude oil terminal off the coast of Cameron Parish, the latest in a string of major investments in Louisiana's energy sector. The U.S. Maritime Administration on Tuesday approved an application for the Blue Marlin Offshore Port, which, at full capacity,...

Cameron Parish, LA · 8d
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Firm that gave $115K to Landry’s PAC gets SpaceX deal

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...

Louisiana · 11d

Teche News

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Farmers learn about technological advances at Drone Conference

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...

Acadia Parish, LA · 10d
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Built to last: Neblett’s long view from Lake Charles

Sterling Neblett has spent his entire professional life inside one of the largest and most complex refining operations on the Gulf Coast. He joined CITGO Lake Charles right out of the University of Arkansas, where he earned a degree in chemical engineering, and has not worked anywhere else since. That kind of tenure is uncommon in any industry. In refining, it tends to mean one of two things: either the work stopped challenging a person long ago, or the culture changed.

Lake Charles, LA · 13d

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Lake Charles Mobile Home Park is going under foreclosure as residents left in the dark

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Residents of Gulf Stream Manor, a mobile home park on Gulf Highway, are asking what a foreclosure means for them as the property heads to a sheriff’s sale on Jan. 20. The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office seized the park in 2025 at the lender’s...

Lake Charles, LA · 15d

American Press

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Firm that gave $115K to Landry’s PAC tapped for SpaceX contract

By Nolan McKendry | 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 […]

Louisiana · 15d

theadvocate.com

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Vermilion Parish School Board approves land appraisals as SpaceX amasses property in the area

Last week, the Vermilion Parish School Board voted to have around 4,000 acres of land that it owns appraised, eyeing a potential property deal with SpaceX. The Section 16 properties — land owned by parish school boards and used either for a school site, or to generate revenue for the school system — abut 125,000 acres owned by SpaceX, according to Vermilion Parish Superintendent Tommy Byler.

Vermilion Parish, LA · 15d

American Press

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Editorial: Cameron LNG facility expanding its power

Venture Global, which exports liquefied natural gas (LNG) from massive terminals in Cameron and Plaquemines parishes, generates all of its own electricity and water on site at private power plants […]

Cameron, LA · 15d

The Center Square

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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 has contributed to Cajun PAC II six times since 2019, including $50,000 in June 2024, $25,000 in May 2025 and another $25,000 in March 2026, according to campaign finance records reviewed by The Center Square. Cajun PAC II is formally affiliated with Gov. Jeff Landry, who served as its chairman. The firm has also contributed directly to Landry's political campaigns, including $12,000 in September 2025. In all, the firm has contributed at least $27,000 to Landry's campaigns since 2014, separate from its contributions to Cajun PAC II. The governor’s office did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Royal declined to comment. The Department of Transportation and Development told The Center Square Royal's Louisiana-based resources are "strategically located near the SpaceX site and allow for rapid mobilization, timely field response and direct coordination with DOTD, Space X, local stakeholders and other project partners." The department did not answer whether the contract

Louisiana · 16d

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Community pushback and regulatory uncertainty are giving pause to players in the CCS space

The back-to-back cancellations of two Louisiana mega projects last summer provided a stark warning that growing community resistance is having a very real impact on industrial investments with a carbon sequestration component. Air Products announced in June that it was abandoning its $4.5 billion Louisiana Clean Energy project in Ascension...

Louisiana · 16d

theadvocate.com

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Popular antique furniture store in Rayne to open location in Lafayette

An antique furniture store in Rayne will open in Lafayette. Cuccio Bella Antica, which specializes in European antiques and unique items, will open at 6413 Johnston St., Suite 300, the owners announced on social media Wednesday. The store was granted a certificate of occupancy for the space in the Trotter...

Rayne, LA · 16d

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Building in Beaumont that once had ties to Jasper under scrutiny and concern

A building in Downtown Beaumont with strong ties to Jasper is under scrutiny. The Tonahill building, a four-story Art Deco structure at 495 Orleans Street once owned by the late Joe Tonahill, a famed Jasper attorney, has been abandoned and closed for some time. However, recent reports that pieces of plaster and other debris have fallen from the building have concerned some and prompted calls for action before someone gets hurt.

Beaumont, TX · 17d

American Press

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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 · 18d

KPLC TV

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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 · 16d

KPLC TV

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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 · 18d

nationalinterest.org

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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 · 17d

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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 · 16d

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 · 17d

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 · 17d