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2026-09-01

North Louisiana

Air Force Band Plays Three Louisiana Shows in September

Sixty-one Airmen musicians are packing their instruments for a September tour through Louisiana and Texas, according to the Bossier Press-Tribune.…

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North Louisiana

Louisiana Boardwalk Adds Music Venues, $13.5M in Investment

Construction crews have already torn out the interior of the old Joe's Crabshack on the Bossier City riverfront. In its place: The Parish Standard, a restaurant, bar and music venue developers compare to Nashville's Blue…

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Southwest Louisiana

McNeese Offers Free Classes for Small Business Owners

Six workshops. Zero cost. That's the September lineup from the Louisiana Small Business Development Center at McNeese State University, according to McNeese.…

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Baton Rouge

ONE Nuclear Plans 2.88-Gigawatt Plant in Ascension Parish

ONE Nuclear Energy LLC has signed a binding letter of intent to secure site control for a new energy and data center project near the RiverPlex MegaPark in Ascension Parish, according to 10/12 Industry Report.…

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Across Louisiana

Six Grand Marshals to Lead Southern Decadence Parade

Rachel Thompson, Romy Thompson, Sam Smith, Milan Nicole Sherry, Bobby Wagstaff and Sarah Manowitz will lead this year's Southern Decadence parade. It's the first time the festival has had six Grand Marshals at once, acco…

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Acadiana

SpaceX Growth Could Fund I-49 Connector, Mayor Says

Lafayette Mayor-President Monique Boulet says growth tied to SpaceX's planned Vermilion Parish spaceport could push funding toward the long-stalled Interstate 49 Lafayette Connector, according to theadvocate.com.…

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Baton Rouge

Baton Rouge Film Fest Gives Underground Filmmakers Room To Shine

The Baton Rouge Underground Film Festival is being called a 'powerful place to inspire' for the filmmakers who take part. Proof that Louisiana's indie film scene keeps finding new ways to lift creative voices.

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Baton Rouge

Baton Rouge Native Crowned 2026 Disc Golf World Champ

A Baton Rouge native just claimed the title of 2026 PDGA world champion. Add it to the list of reasons to brag on the home team.

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Acadiana

Lafayette Workforce Program Takes Home National Honor

A Lafayette workforce program just picked up a national award. That's a nice nod to the folks working to connect Acadiana with good jobs.

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North Louisiana

Northeast Louisiana Food Bank Settles Into New West Monroe Home

The Food Bank of Northeast Louisiana has moved into a new location in West Monroe. A fresh space to keep the mission of feeding neighbors going strong.

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New Orleans

Rooted School NOLA Puts Spotlight On Kaitlin Karpinski

New Orleans Magazine is sharing the story of Kaitlin Karpinski and her work with Rooted School New Orleans. Another reminder that the folks shaping education in our city deserve a little extra shine.

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North Louisiana

Shreveport Rolls Out Its First Self-Driving Transit Bus

Shreveport just became home to its very first autonomous transit bus. It's a new chapter for getting around the city — no hands on the wheel required.

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Southwest Louisiana

Southwest Louisiana's Only Full-Service Aerial Show Company Takes Flight

Bayou Sol is making its mark as the only full-service aerial entertainment company in Southwest Louisiana. It's a fresh, high-flying addition to the local scene.

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North Louisiana

Three Louisiana Colleges Land On TIME's Best-Colleges List

TIME just named three Louisiana colleges among the best in America for 2026-27. A solid reminder that higher ed here is holding its own on the national stage.

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2026-08-29

Southwest Louisiana

Ben Mount Theater Reopens After Six Years Closed

Payton Lundmark watched the Ben Mount Theater sit empty for years after Hurricane Laura tore through it in 2020. On Saturday, the Cultural Affairs Director stood in the same building as it reopened to the public.…

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Acadiana

State Launches Love Our Waterways Cleanup Drive Sept. 1

"80% of the trash that ends up on our streets ends up in our waterways," Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser said, according to KATC.…

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Across Louisiana

SpaceX Confirms $100 Billion Spaceport in Vermilion Parish

Gwynne Shotwell stood before politicians, business leaders and reporters in Abbeville Tuesday. SpaceX's chief operating officer confirmed months of rumors. The company will build a $100 billion spaceport near Pecan Islan…

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North Louisiana

Sportsman's Expo Vendor List Nearly Quadruples in North Louisiana

The North Louisiana Sportsman's Expo is growing fast, jumping from 28 vendors to more than 100. Outdoor lovers, get ready — there's going to be a whole lot more to see this time around.

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Acadiana

UL Lafayette Gears Up After Big SpaceX News

A major SpaceX announcement has UL Lafayette positioning itself as a key player in Louisiana's growing space industry. Looks like the Ragin' Cajuns might be helping launch more than just footballs into the stratosphere.

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Baton Rouge

Young Paddler's 2,400-Mile Mississippi Journey Hits Baton Rouge

A teenager taking on the entire Mississippi River by paddle made a stop right here in Baton Rouge. That's a whole lot of river to cover, and this young adventurer is doing it one stroke at a time.

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