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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 · 13h

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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 · 3d

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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 · 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 · 1d

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The Sweet Potato Journey

Sweet potatoes are one of Louisiana’s most valuable specialty crops, generating an estimated $80 million in economic impact and supporting farmers, processors and rural communities across the state. Louisiana producers harvest approximately 5,400 acres of sweet potatoes each year, producing about 2.8 million bushels. The crop is grown by 37 producers in 15 parishes, making it an important contributor to the state’s agricultural economy and heritage.

Louisiana · 1d

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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 · 3d

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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 · 1d

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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 · 1d

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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 · 1d

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BASF inaugurates $1 billion facility at its Geismar site

BASF announced it inaugurated the new $1 billion methylene diphenyl diisocyanate production facility at the Verbund site in Geismar. According to a news release, the ceremony marked the on-time completion of the company's largest wholly owned investment project to date in North America. Per BASF, the Ascension Parish expansion will...

Geismar, LA · 2d

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ONE TANK TRIP: Queens' BZTreaux

PLAQUEMINE — Some places feel like home before you even know the people behind them. At Queens’ Bztreaux in Plaquemine, that feeling is part of the plan. Inside a historic building dating back to 1898, customers can stop in for coffee, sit down for a homemade meal or even book a room for the night.

Plaquemine, LA · 1d

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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 · 1d

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Delta Utilities hosting utility resource fair. See when, where

A utility resource fair is scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 12 at the East Baton Rouge Public Library's Scotlandville Branch.

Baton Rouge, LA · 2d

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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 · 1d

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Utah’s viral dirty soda chain Swig opens in Baton Rouge

What started as a Utah drive-thru staple became a nationwide phenomenon. The viral dirty soda chain Swig recently opened in Baton Rouge, and fans cannot wait to try the fun drinks. Swig is famous for its customizable sodas which can be mixed with flavored syrups, fruit purees and coconut cream....

Baton Rouge, LA · 1d

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LSU gets nearly $2 million USDA grant to develop bird flu vaccine for poultry

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - LSU researchers have received a nearly $2 million U.S. Department of Agriculture grant to develop a vaccine that could protect chickens from bird flu before the virus spreads through a flock. No bird flu vaccine is approved for widespread use in U.S. poultry. Over the...

Baton Rouge, LA · 1d

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Port of Greater Baton Rouge Names 3 Directors

BATON ROUGE — The Port of Greater Baton Rouge has announced the appointment of three directors to strengthen its leadership team and support its continued growth and strategic priorities. Tim Pinter will serve as director of business development, Melissa Folse as director of corporate and legal affairs, and Candace L. Griffin as director of communications and grants.

Baton Rouge, LA · 2d

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BASF completes $1 billion expansion of Geismar facility

BASF leaders celebrated the completion of a $1 billion investment to expand production capacity at the Geismar facility site.

Geismar, LA · 1d

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Hyundai Steel Preparing Louisiana for What Comes Next

In Donaldsonville, generations of industrial expertise are being carried into Louisiana’s next generation of industry. Hyundai Steel is developing its first North American manufacturing facility. The $5.8 billion investment is expected to create 1,300 direct new jobs when commercial production begins in 2029. At Donaldsonville High School, Patrick Lawless...

Donaldsonville, LA · 4d

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2 Your Town Plaquemine: Story 2 Tell

PLAQUEMINE — For more than five decades, Dirk Franklin has made a living in the air, flying over Louisiana fields to help sugarcane farmers prepare for harvest. At 70 years old, Franklin is still crop dusting, bringing years of experience to fields around Plaquemine, from the Sunshine Bridge to Alma Plantation.

Plaquemine, LA · 2d