Analysis Shows Louisiana Has Highest Combined Sales Tax In U.S.

According to a new midyear analysis by a national tax policy nonprofit, Louisiana has the highest combined sales tax rate in the country... Read More »

Biden Blasts Republicans Over Voting Law Changes

“The Texas Democrats who have pulled this political stunt by flying to Washington, D.C. almost surely had to show ID to get on their jet, yet they’re throwing a fit because they don’t want basic election integrity steps strengthened in Texas,” said Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas... Read More »

Two Louisiana Men Arrested in TN Human Trafficking Sting

An undercover investigation, aimed at addressing human trafficking in middle Tennessee, resulted in the arrest of 18 men accused of seeking illicit sex from minors...* Read More »

Eastern Shipbuilding Group and Bayou Metal Supply Partner to Build New Coast Guard Patrol Program

Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc announces exclusive partnership with Louisiana’s Bayou Metal Supply to provide material and labor in support of the production of U. S. Coast Guard Offshore Patrol Cutter Program... Read More »

Louisiana Boat Builder Delivers New Patrol Boats

The Lincoln County (NC) Sheriff’s Office has taken delivery of a new patrol boat build by Louisiana-based boat builder / shipbuilder Metal Shark... Read More »

LPSS Announces New Principals at Four Schools

The Lafayette Parish School System (LPSS) has announced the promotion of four assistant principals to the position of principal. Read More »

Parish Proud Announces Broussard Proud

Parish Proud and the City of Broussard have entered into a new and exciting partnership allowing... Read More »

Greater Iberia Chamber of Commerce President/CEO Janet Faulk-Gonzales Stepping Down

Greater Iberia Chamber of Commerce's board of directors announces that Janet Faulk-Gonzales is stepping down from her position as Chamber President/CEO... Read More »

$55 Million Allocated for Spot Dredging and Debris Removal in Vermilion River

Follows the Lafayette City Council’s recent approval of $5M for removal of obstructions from the Vermilion River, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has added an additional $50M for spot dredging... Read More »

DOTD Prepares for 2021 Hurricane Season

DOTD announces its preparations for the 2021 hurricane season, which began today June 1, 2021... Read More »

Think Online Retail Is the Largest E-Commerce Sector? Think Again...

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Manufacturing, Not Online Shopping, Ranks No. 1 in E-Commerce... Read More »

SBA Administrator Issues Statement on the Closure of Paycheck Protection Program

PPP has provided nearly $800 billion to small businesses and nonprofits across the nation, fueling the economy by supporting over 8.5 million small businesses and nonprofits... Read More »