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lsuagcenter.com
New invasive pest continues to be a problem for sugarcane as harvest begins
(10/01/26) PORT ALLEN, La. — On a Monday morning at a sugarcane farm in Port Allen, LSU AgCenter entomologist Blake Wilson and two student workers pushed through green and yellow cane stalks on a field’s border and into the interior rows. There, they found plants that were completely brown.
wbrz.com
Port Allen couple faces repair costs after insurance denies damage claim
PORT ALLEN - Some homeowners in Port Allen reached out to 2 On Your Side to share their story after learning their insurance policy doesn't cover the damage to their home. Debbie and Mickey Banta weren't expecting this type of trouble just a few years after they had their roof shingles replaced. Their house has water damage. The source might be disguised, but on the ceiling it's evident.
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Iberville Parish Council denies Entergy solar farm proposal a second time
PLAQUEMINE – The Iberville Parish Council has voted to reject Entergy’s proposed Cypress Harvest Solar project for a second time. The 12-1 vote, with council member Terry Bradford abstaining, upholds the council's original denial. In August, Entergy representatives met with Plaquemine residents to address community concerns regarding the...
lionsroarnews.com
New owners let local creators shine at Bayou Booksellers
After 29 years in business, Bayou Booksellers reopened in Hammond under new ownership, featuring new inventory and a renewed focus on local businesses and artists. After closing the store on Aug. 22 following the Hot August Night festivities, spouses and owners Katie and Michael Turner greeted customers at the door during the store’s grand opening on Sept. 22.
theadvocate.com
A $1.3 million home is going up in this Baton Rouge neighborhood
Here is a list of commercial and residential building permits issued by East Baton Rouge Parish Government from Sept. 21-25. 10120 RED OAK DRIVE: remodel of 16,000-square-foot salon academy into three event halls, $700,000; applicant, Taiwo Adejare; contractor, Wolfe Washauer Construction. 141 N. 6TH ST.: remodel 1,2000-square-foot office building to...
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talk1073.com
Hyundai Steel Brings 1,300 New Jobs to Donaldsonville
Hyundai Posco Louisiana Steel is launching a massive hiring initiative in Donaldsonville, Louisiana, opening 1,300 new positions before its plant opens in 2029. Spokesperson Stephanie Malin joined the show to share how the company actively recruits local talent to build its workforce from the ground up. Building a Cutting-Edge, Eco-Friendly...
wbrz.com
Applications for Leadership Ascension Class of 2027 officially open
DONALDSONVILLE — Applications for the Leadership Ascension Class of 2027 are now open, the Ascension Chamber of Commerce said Wednesday. Leadership Ascension is a nonprofit organization that brings together community leaders and partners with the goal of serving the communities in Ascension Parish. Residents interested in applying can access...
wbrz.com
Iberville Parish showcasing master plan draft for residents addressing economic, industrial development
PLAQUEMINE — Iberville Parish continues work on a new master plan, as it has used its current one since 2005. The parish aims to make sure it meets the needs of its residents while also making sure it stays on pace with its surrounding parishes when it comes to economic and industrial development.
Gonzales Weekly Citizen
vpm.org
Manufacturing Danger: The BioLab Story – Still Worth Looking
Season 2 of Manufacturing Danger: The BioLab Story ended hundreds of miles from Conyers, in Roseland, Louisiana, where another chemical disaster had residents questioning what federal and local agencies were testing for. Season 3 begins back in Georgia, where GPB’s Pamela Kirkland was still combing through state records from the...
postsouth.com
Industrial expansion spurs big hike in Iberville Parish tax revenue
Iberville Parish is experiencing a significant increase in property tax revenue due to industrial expansion. Tax collections are projected to rise from over $135 million in 2025 to more than $143 million in 2026. Voters will decide on several proposed amendments in November that could provide additional property tax exemptions...
WAFB.com
Southern Chancellor points to deferred maintenance after repeated campus power outages
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Southern University students are dealing with another round of power problems on campus, and university leaders say deferred maintenance and aging infrastructure are at the heart of an issue that could take tens of millions of dollars to fully address. Sporadic outages disrupted parts of...
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Entergy customers in St. Gabriel will experience intermittent power outages throughout the week
ST. GABRIEL — Entergy customers in St. Gabriel may experience intermittent power outages until Thursday, according to officials. The outages come as Entergy crews perform reliability work in the St. Gabriel area. Residents should also prepare for a planned power outage on Friday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m....
WAFB.com
Baton Rouge Business Report
ELIFIN’s Commercial Property of the Week: Fully leased Class-A office, investor-ready
Fully leased and freshly renovated, 13348 Coursey Blvd. offers a Class-A garden office building perfect for a stabilized investment. The garden-style building pencils out at a 9.41% cap rate, with no deferred maintenance and a roof replaced in 2022. Four suites, each finished well above market standard, sit on a high-visibility Coursey Boulevard site seeing about 31,200 vehicles a day and just 7 minutes from I-12 and Airline Highway. The property features stabilized income, low management burden, and strong signage exposure.
shreveportbossieradvocate.com
Nuclear reactors, data center campuses, gas-powered plants proposed in Iberville, Ascension
“We can’t really point to something and say it’s just going to be like the one we built down the road five years ago,” said Eric Smith, associate director of the Tulane Energy Institute. “These are proven technologies but first-of-its-kind commercial applications.”. Smith said the appeal...