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Bayou Weekly
Feb 1, 20246 min read
New weight loss drugs are out of reach for millions of older Americans because Medicare won’t pay
WASHINGTON (AP) — New obesity drugs are showing promising results in helping some people shed pounds but the injections will remain out...
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Bayou Weekly
Oct 4, 20231 min read
PODCAST: The Danger Behind the Credit Card Competition Act
In this episode, CU Times’ Editor-in-Chief Michael Ogden, discusses the incredibly controversial Credit Card Competition Act (CCCA) that...
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Bayou Weekly
Sep 19, 20232 min read
NATCO expanding production facility in St. John Parish
National Meat and Provision Company, a nearly 100-year-old family-owned food service company whose clients include such iconic Louisiana...
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Bayou Weekly
Jul 18, 20230 min read
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Bayou Weekly
Jun 21, 20232 min read
New Tax Credit Encourages Oyster Shell Recycling in New Orleans Restaurants
New Orleans' thriving oyster industry generates a significant amount of discarded shells. Unfortunately, most of these shells end up in...
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Bayou Weekly
Jun 14, 20232 min read
NOLA.com: Want to know why Louisiana can't get ahead? Look at the Capitol politicians
From Shreveport on the Red River to St. Bernard Parish by the Mighty Mississippi, political games threatened important projects in the...
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Bayou Weekly
Jun 13, 20232 min read
Ready Louisiana Coalition celebrates historic investment in childcare assistance
In the final hours of the 2023 legislative session, Louisiana lawmakers prioritized young children and their parents by allocating $44...
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Bayou Weekly
Jun 8, 20232 min read
ExxonMobil Explores Potential $264 Million Projects in Baton Rouge Area
ExxonMobil is actively exploring the possibility of investing $264 million in three potential projects in the Baton Rouge area, according...
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Bayou Weekly
Jun 5, 20233 min read
Scott, Louisiana: The Boudin Capital of the World
Boudin has as many recipes as there are cooks in Louisiana, but one city claims to have the best of all: Scott. Situated off Interstate...
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Bayou Weekly
May 31, 20232 min read
Louisiana Residents Struggle as Excessive Lawsuits Take a Toll on Jobs and Income
Report by Louisiana Lawsuit Abuse Watch reveals the devastating impact of excessive litigation on the state's economy and residents' livelih
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Bayou Weekly
May 24, 20233 min read
Rising Store Crimes Pose Challenges for Retailers as Theft Escalates
Retailers, both large and small, are grappling with an alarming increase in store crimes, ranging from petty shoplifting to large-scale...
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Bayou Weekly
May 18, 20232 min read
Shell Invests $121.7 Million in Expansion of Port Allen Catalyst Plant
Shell has given the green light to a significant expansion project at its Port Allen catalyst manufacturing plant in Louisiana. The...
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Bayou Weekly
May 17, 20233 min read
Louisiana’s Jefferson Parish builds $20m sports complex for tourism initiative
Jefferson Parish, Louisiana is set to join the competition for hosting youth sports tournaments with its plans to construct a new outdoor...
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Bayou Weekly
Apr 21, 20232 min read
HAYRIDE: Dems Propose Pro China, Anti Small Business Bill
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve likely seen how Joe Biden is letting Communist China walk all over us. The border is left...
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Bayou Weekly
Apr 19, 20232 min read
Baton Rouge Hosts Chevron & Toyota For Renewable Gasoline Showcase
Baton Rouge played host to oil-giant Chevron's road trip across the U.S. Gulf Coast this week. The event was set up to showcase a new...
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Bayou Weekly
Mar 14, 20233 min read
Port of South Louisiana dedicates new headquarters building and launches rebrand
This week Port of South Louisiana held a ribbon cutting for its new Headquarters Building in Reserve, Louisiana. The brand-new,...
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Bayou Weekly
Mar 14, 20232 min read
Policyholders given more time to find new coverage; insurer heads into insolvency
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon announced today that Louisiana Citizens will provide an additional 30 days...
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