The economic impact of Meta’s $50 billion AI data center is already being felt across northeast Louisiana. Grow NELA President and CEO Rob Cleveland says just 18 months into construction, the project is driving a major increase in local revenue…
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In Richland Parish, first-quarter sales tax collections reached $38 million — six times higher than the same period last year.

Louisiana is also looking to expand its role in nuclear energy production. The state is one of five finalists for a Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campus. Louisiana Department of Conservation and Energy spokesperson Patrick Courreges says Governor Jeff Landry believes the state is well positioned to strengthen America’s energy security…
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The Saints are back at training camp as preparations begin for the 2026 season. The team will take the practice field tomorrow, and WWL Radio Saints analyst Mike Detillier says there’s little time to waste with 47 days until the season opener in Detroit…
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A popular Terrebonne Parish fishing area is getting a boost with a new artificial reef project. Crews are installing 650 NATRX exoform reef structures at the historic Sulphur Mine site to improve habitat for speckled trout and redfish. CCA Louisiana Conservation and Habitat Chairman John Walther says anglers can begin fishing the new reefs right away…
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