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This is the City in Louisiana With the Most Billionaires

Apr 22, 2021 04:10PM ● By Samuel Stebbins, 24/7 Wall St. via The Center Square

There are nearly 2,400 people worldwide whose individual net worth exceeds $1 billion - and more than one-quarter of them live in the US. All told, there are over 250 cities and towns across the country that at least one of the world's ultra-wealthy calls home.

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President Biden Signs PPP Extension

Mar 30, 2021 02:49PM ● By Press Release

President Biden signs PPP Extension Act of 2021 into law today, extending the Paycheck Protection Program an additional two months to May 31, 2021...

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Ryan Meche Named Director of LUS FIBER

Mar 30, 2021 01:00PM ● By Flint Zerangue, Sr.

Meche will immediately assume the role of interim director and then become the permanent director once the City Council votes to...

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Over 65K Counterfeit 3M Masks Seized in Chicago

Mar 05, 2021 05:11PM ● By Press Release

Throughout the past year, criminal enterprises exploited the COVID-19 pandemic to sell counterfeit, unapproved, unsafe PPE, and pharmaceuticals...

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Waitr Expanding into Cannabis Market

Mar 05, 2021 03:48PM ● By Flint Zerangue, Sr.

Waitr announced the Company has agreed to pursue a partnership with Flow Payments to create a compliant marketplace, delivery and payment solution for dispensaries selling cannabis...

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New President Named for Our Lady of Lourdes

Jan 27, 2021 01:27PM ● By News Desk

Kathleen Healy-Collier to lead the Acadiana region for Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System...

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Proposed Tax Changes for Louisiana Oil and Gas Draw Industry Opposition

Jan 27, 2021 10:28AM ● By News Desk

A proposal to simplify how Louisiana taxes oil and gas has drawn opposition from industry groups who say the changes...

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President Joe Biden Set To Accomplish 11 Key Actions Within First Few Weeks In Office

Jan 20, 2021 11:56AM ● By News Desk

Biden's priority list includes: Stopping all construction of the Southern Border Wall, Rejoining the World Health Organization & Paris Climate Agmt & Revoking the Keystone XL pipeline permit

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American Airlines To Offer New Direct Air Service From LFT Regional Airport to Charlotte, NC

Jan 20, 2021 10:17AM ● By News Desk

Lafayette Regional Airport announced this week that American Airlines will expand its daily service to include non-stop flights to Charlotte Douglas International Airport...

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Zach Hager Promoted to Vice President of Economic Development at One Acadiana

Jan 19, 2021 03:51PM ● By News Desk

One Acadiana (1A) today announced the promotion of Zach Hager, CEcD, to the position of Vice President of Economic Development. In this role, Hager will...

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LSU Board Member Wants School to End Business Relations with Rouses Supermarket

Jan 19, 2021 02:41PM ● By News Desk

LSU Board member Collis Temple Jr wants the school to end business relations with Rouses Supermarket because co-owner Donald Rouse participated in the Pro-Trump rally...

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UL Lafayette Scientists Discover New Species of Hermit Crab in Gulf of Mexico

Jan 14, 2021 02:02PM ● By Press Release

Dr. Darryl Felder was searching for a mud lobster when he pulled a bag of crustaceans from his laboratory freezer when he...

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Local Business Receives Cease and Desist Order For Lack of Credit Repair Bond

Jan 14, 2021 01:45PM ● By News Desk

Acadiana BBB complaint and subsequent investigation led to the LA Office of the Attorney General issuing a “cease and desist” order to Lafayette-based Virtuous Business Consulting...

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SBA Re-Opens PPP to Community Financial Institutions First

Jan 11, 2021 04:53PM ● By Press Release

Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Community Financial Institutions get dedicated access starting application today...

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Construction Underway For Amazon Fulfillment Center in Carencro

Dec 22, 2020 03:43PM ● By News Desk

Located in Lafayette Parish, the fulfillment center is projected to result in nearly 1,400 new direct and indirect jobs - Amazon's capital investment in the facility to be $100 million...

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