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Poll Finds Gulf State Voters Overwhelmingly Support Offshore Energy Exploration and Sensible Energy Solutions

Sep 24, 2020 10:45AM ● By News Desk

An overwhelming majority of voters in Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama support sensible offshore exploration and production in the Gulf of Mexico, a new poll from @CEAorg reveals...

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Mitsubishi Power and Entergy to Collaborate and Help Decarbonize Utilities in Four States

Sep 24, 2020 10:27AM ● By Press Release

Mitsubishi Power and Entergy Corporation signed a joint development agreement to bring decarbonization projects to Entergy in four states. Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas.

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MAYOR-PRESIDENT GUILLORY OPTS-IN LAFAYETTE PARISH BARS

Sep 23, 2020 05:10PM ● By News Desk

LFT Parish falls below 5% COVID-19 positivity rate for two consecutive weeks, thus qualifying for Phase 3 reopening of bars in the parish to open for on-premises consumption at the full extent authorized by the Governor’s current proclamation.

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Estimate: Hurricane Laura caused $1.6 billion in losses for Louisiana agriculture and forestry

Sep 16, 2020 06:33AM ● By David Jacobs I The Center Square

Louisiana agriculture and forestry losses in Louisiana caused by Hurricane Laure estimated to be more than hurricanes Katrina and Rita combined...

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LCG Responds To Misinformation About Lafayette Evacuation Shelters

Aug 31, 2020 05:19PM ● By Flint Zerangue, Sr.

Accusations and reports inferring that Lafayette will not support Hurricane Laura evacuees FALSE!

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Lafayette City-Parish To Receive $7.1 Million for COVID Relief Efforts

Aug 10, 2020 01:20PM ● By News Desk

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) today announced that the Lafayette City-Parish government is receiving more than $7.1 million in federal COVID-19 relief funds...

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USDA To Purchase $30 Mil In U.S. Shrimp As Part Of Emergency Food Assistance Efforts During Pandemic

Aug 10, 2020 11:29AM ● By News Desk

Louisiana's Lt. Governor Nungesser calls the decision a step in the right direction; Urges assistance for the entire seafood industry...

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DOTD Awards $1.3 mil Contract For Road Overlay And Drainage In Broussard

Jul 09, 2020 02:16PM ● By News Desk

Broussard, LA - South Service Road Overlay & Drainage between LA 182 and U.S. 90 in Lafayette Parish...

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Louisiana governor and treasurer resolve dispute over unclaimed property; constitutional amendment advances

Jun 25, 2020 01:57PM ● By News Desk

Louisiana’s governor and treasurer have ended their fight over how to handle unclaimed assets held by the state, allowing a potential constitutional amendment to protect that money to move forward...

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THC Test Results From Louisiana Grown Industrial Hemp Are Positive

Jun 25, 2020 01:38PM ● By Press Release

LA Dept. of Agriculture & Forestry tested Louisiana grown hemp for THC concentration levels which came in below the maximum legal limit of .3% total THC...

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Officials: Louisiana's Unemployment Fund Can Last 16 Weeks at Current Spending Rate

May 15, 2020 03:13PM ● By News Desk

Louisiana’s unemployment insurance fund contains about $840 million, enough to maintain the current unprecedented rate of spending for about 16 weeks, officials said...

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U.S. Rig Count Drops For Ninth Consecutive Week

May 15, 2020 02:59PM ● By Flint Zerangue, Sr.

Active number of U.S. rigs drilling for oil and gas has fallen for the ninth consecutive week, down -35 to an all-time low of 339, says report...

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Amneal Pharmaceuticals Donates Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate Tablets to Benefit COVID-19 Patients in Louisiana

Mar 30, 2020 12:46PM ● By News Desk

A.G. Jeff Landry & Sen. Fred Mills Announce Donation of 400,000 Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate Tablets from Amneal Pharmaceuticals to Benefit Coronavirus Patients in LA. Hydroxychloroquine has been identified as a possible treatment for COVID-19 Coronavirus

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Raising Cane’s: America’s Fastest-Growing Chicken Brand – Unveils Industry-Leading Restaurant Partner Program

Mar 11, 2020 02:26PM ● By Press Release

Cane's Program Initiative is designed to create millionaires out of Restaurant Leaders and help fuel brand’s continued growth...

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Our Lady of Lourdes and Acadian Ambulance Announce New Partnership

Feb 21, 2020 03:56PM ● By Press Release

Custom, co-branded ambulance is the first of its kind to serve the healthcare needs of Acadiana families...

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