louisiana economy

Kroger to Close 60 Stores Nationwide, Including Bossier City Location

News Summary Kroger has announced plans to close approximately 60 stores across the United States over the next 18 months,…

4 weeks ago

Terrebonne Parish to Host $100 Million BrainHUB Innovation Campus

News Summary Neuro.io, alongside MindMaze AI, is set to establish a $100 million innovation campus called BrainHUB in Terrebonne Parish,…

4 weeks ago

Louisiana Redefines Natural Gas as Green Energy

News Summary Louisiana has enacted a controversial law designating natural gas as 'green energy,' igniting criticism from environmental advocates. Signed…

4 weeks ago

Bossier City Faces Business Closures at Louisiana Boardwalk

News Summary Bossier City is grappling with increasing business closures at the Louisiana Boardwalk, leading to concerns over its economic…

4 weeks ago

Louisiana Higher Education Receives Major Funding Boost

News Summary In the upcoming fiscal year, Louisiana's higher education institutions are set to receive over $610 million for construction,…

4 weeks ago

Meta Begins Construction of $10 Billion Data Center in Louisiana

News Summary Meta has announced the construction of its largest data center, a $10 billion investment in Richland Parish, Louisiana.…

4 weeks ago

Closure of Louisiana’s Red River Mill Sparks Forestry Crisis

News Summary The forestry industry in Louisiana is reeling from International Paper's announcement of the imminent closure of the Red…

4 weeks ago

World Insurance Associates Expands in Louisiana

News Summary World Insurance Associates LLC has acquired five insurance agencies in Louisiana, enhancing its operational capacity and market reach…

1 month ago

Louisiana Sees Decrease in Unemployment Claims Amid Reforms

News Summary Initial unemployment claims in Louisiana fell to 2,053 for the week ending June 14, a 16.9% decrease from…

1 month ago

U.S. Crude Oil Prices Decline Amidst Geopolitical Tensions

News Summary U.S. crude oil prices have dropped to $64.37 a barrel, influenced by geopolitical tensions and advancements in domestic…

1 month ago