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Business & EconomyAmazon has announced a $6 billion investment in a new data center facility in Caddo Parish, expanding its Northwest Louisiana presence to $18 billion in total investment. The expansion is expected to create hundreds of new jobs in the region.
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Business & EconomyThe Trump administration agreed to pay energy company RWE over $1.2 billion to abandon offshore wind projects in the United States, including a project south of Lake Charles in Louisiana. This represents a significant shift in federal energy policy affecting the Gulf of Mexico region.
Read moreBusiness & EconomyMamou is experiencing growth with new businesses opening, existing businesses expanding, and increased investment flowing into the community. This wave of economic activity is creating new opportunities for residents and the local economy.
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Business & EconomyThe entrepreneurs behind the popular Caroline's Cookies are opening a new bagel shop in Lafayette's River Ranch neighborhood. Construction is underway at 111 Stonemont Road for the upcoming establishment.
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Business & EconomyThe shrimping season in Delcambre begins August 17, with local fishermen facing economic headwinds from high fuel costs and inexpensive imported seafood. Local shrimpers continue working to supply fresh seafood to the Acadiana community despite these challenges.
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Business & EconomyMeta's proposed $50 billion data center project in Louisiana will have certain records kept confidential after state utility regulators overturned a judge's order to make them public. The Louisiana Public Service Commission sided with the social media giant in keeping the details of the massive project secret.
Read moreBusiness & EconomyA column examines the potential impacts of SpaceX building a new launch facility on Pecan Island in Vermilion Parish. The piece analyzes what economic and community effects this development could have on the local area.
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Business & EconomyA vertical building permit has been issued for a Buc-ee's location at 3400 Louisiana Ave in Lafayette. The new travel center is now expected to open in 2028.
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Business & EconomyCoca-Cola Bottling Company United Inc. is investing $106 million to modernize and expand its Alexandria warehouse and distribution facility in Central Louisiana. The expansion project will create 50 new jobs with an average annual salary of $65,000 and introduce advanced automation technology to the operations.
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Business & EconomyLafayette's retail landscape is undergoing a transformation as store closures and relocations continue to reshape the city. The former Office Depot on West Pinhook will become a Planet Fitness, while a former Pizza Hut location will host a locally popular restaurant, reflecting a broader shift toward lifestyle-oriented retail hubs.
Read moreBusiness & EconomyA new sugarcane pest is threatening Louisiana's sugar crop, prompting farmers across Acadiana to implement pest control treatments. As spraying operations expand across thousands of acres, some residents are raising concerns about what chemicals are being used and requesting more transparency about the treatments.
Read moreBusiness & EconomyCameron, Louisiana is pursuing liquefied natural gas (LNG) development as part of a broader push to establish Southwest Louisiana as a major LNG industry hub. However, as several LNG projects advance in the region, local concerns are mounting over the environmental and infrastructural impacts of the construction required for these facilities.
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Business & EconomySpaceX is rumored to be planning a major aerospace development project in Vermilion Parish, which has generated speculation among local residents. The potential project has sparked discussion about the economic benefits it could bring versus concerns about protecting the area's traditional coastal industries.
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Business & EconomyLafayette Utilities System opened a new customer service center at 4010 W. Congress Street in Lafayette, replacing its previous location in Pinhook. The move consolidates the utility's customer service operations to the new Congress Street facility.
Read moreBusiness & EconomyLake Charles' Railroad Avenue, once a thriving commercial boulevard known as 'Battle Row,' has fallen into abandonment. A recent effort to secure federal funding to revitalize the historic street was unsuccessful this week.
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Business & EconomyThe Louisiana Shrimp Association is challenging a federal mandate requiring shrimp boats longer than 40 feet to use turtle protection devices in their nets. A federal appeals court heard arguments Tuesday on the case, with the state's shrimp industry arguing the rule could result in $9.4 million in losses.
Read moreBusiness & EconomyMagnolia Water, a utility company that acquires struggling sewer systems in Louisiana, has implemented dramatic rate increases while promising the funds will go toward infrastructure repairs. However, many of the systems the company operates continue to fail, with limited immediate accountability for the promised improvements.
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Business & EconomyLouisiana will receive $1 million in a settlement with Walmart over its Spark Driver delivery service program, as announced by Attorney General Liz Murrill. The settlement addresses issues with Walmart's independent contractor delivery service in the state.
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Business & EconomyHouse Speaker Phillip DeVillier is defending Louisiana's push to attract large-scale data center developments, including Hut 8's River Bend project, as an opportunity to strengthen the state's economy. Despite DeVillier's support, residents have raised concerns about transparency, electricity demand, and community impacts of these major industrial projects.
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Business & EconomyLouisiana has been selected as one of five finalists for the U.S. Department of Energy's "Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campuses" initiative. This designation recognizes Louisiana's potential to host a major nuclear innovation hub that could bring economic development and advanced technology research to the state.
Read moreBusiness & EconomyLouisiana has enacted a new law prohibiting debit card surcharges at restaurants and retailers, while requiring businesses to clearly disclose any legitimate fees to customers. This regulation aims to protect consumers from unexpected charges when using debit cards for purchases.
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Business & EconomyDr. De'Angellica Vaughn-Allen will join Opelousas General Health System in August 2026, bringing specialized expertise in infectious disease management. The physician will establish a new service line focused on complex infection management and primary care for patients with HIV and sepsis.
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Business & EconomyThe USDA has announced $35 million in federal funding for feral hog eradication efforts across most Louisiana parishes, including those in south Louisiana. This funding aims to help farmers tackle one of the region's most persistent agricultural challenges by providing access to resources for controlling feral hog populations that damage crops and property.
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Business & EconomyA new Louisiana law (Act 913) is changing how pharmacy benefit managers reimburse local pharmacies for prescription drugs, potentially affecting what patients pay at the pharmacy counter. The Louisiana Independent Pharmacies Association is raising questions about the implications of this reimbursement reform.
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