A huge catalyst for regional growth in Richland Parish is the upcoming Meta AI Data Center in Rayville, which is expected to drive economic activity and create jobs in the area. Monroe Mayor Friday Ellis emphasizes the city’s rich history as a foundation for future progress, promoting the city as a hub of opportunity. Key efforts include community development, creating a business-friendly environment, and infrastructure improvements.
Meanwhile, A&E has announced a new series, Duck Dynasty: The Revival, premiering this summer. Sheila Snow, Vice President of Marketing at the Monroe-West Monroe Visitors Bureau, anticipates a boost in tourism saying the Robertson family has expanding its warehouse and adding retail space and a new attraction for visitors.
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This week’s arctic blast did a number on plants throughout the state. Andrew Greenstein has some tips on how you can deal with the damage.
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The Louisiana Department of Health has confirmed two winter weather-related deaths in Pointe Coupee and Orleans parishes. According to officials, hypothermia was a contributing factor to the death of an 85 year old man in Pointe Coupee Parish. And he death of a 65 year old woman in Orleans Parish was attributed to a fire caused by a space heater.