louisiana economy update

Baton Rouge Restaurant Week Returns with Over 50 Eateries

News Summary Baton Rouge's Restaurant Week is back from July 21-26, featuring over 50 participating eateries offering multicourse meals at…

5 days ago

International Paper Announces Closure of Red River Mill

News Summary International Paper is set to permanently close its Red River containerboard mill in Campti, Louisiana, impacting the local…

2 weeks ago

Challenges Faced by the Metairie Real Estate Market

News Summary The Metairie real estate market is experiencing significant challenges due to increased inventory and longer selling times, reflective…

3 weeks ago

Venture Global LNG Ensures Operations Amid Market Volatility

News Summary Venture Global LNG Inc. is seeking guarantees that activities near its Lake Charles facility will not impact natural…

3 weeks ago

Karlos Knott Crowned 2025 King of Louisiana Seafood

News Summary Karlos Knott has been awarded the title of 2025 King of Louisiana Seafood at a ceremony in Slidell,…

4 weeks ago

Rising Insurance Costs Threaten Iconic New Orleans Deli

News Summary Dan Stein, owner of Stein's Market and Deli, faces financial instability as rising insurance costs and economic pressures…

4 weeks ago

Rice Harvesting Set to Begin in Louisiana

News Summary As Louisiana gears up for its rice harvesting season slated to start in mid-July, farmers are facing challenges…

4 weeks ago

Louisiana Housing Market Faces Significant Declines

News Summary A recent Zillow study projects major declines in home values across Louisiana, particularly in six cities with Houma…

1 month ago

Louisiana’s Housing Market Faces Affordability Challenges

News Summary Louisiana's housing market is struggling with affordability as home prices continue to rise amidst an insurance crisis. With…

1 month ago

Louisiana Allocates $7.5 Million to Support LSU Institutions

News Summary Louisiana lawmakers have approved a $7.5 million funding package for LSU institutions to offset the loss of federal…

1 month ago