City officials say future property taxes and electricity franchise fees could provide permanent revenue as construction-related income fades

SHREVEPORT, La. — Shreveport officials are projecting that data center development could eventually generate roughly $8 million to $11 million annually in … Read More

By Greg LaRose | Louisiana Illuminator

An unspecified number of election monitors from the U.S. Department of Justice will be sent to Louisiana for the Nov. 3 election, but an agency spokesman said the deployment is nothing out of the … Read More

By Nolan Mckendry | The Center Square

(The Center Square) — Louisiana has agreed to accept approximately $350 million from BP rather than collect $373 million over the next seven years, trading $23 million in future payments for immediate access … Read More

BOSSIER CITY, La. — Bossier Parish Community College and Louisiana Tech University have established an agreement outlining six transfer pathways for students pursuing bachelor’s degrees in education, psychology and related fields.

The Education Pathway Partnership Agreement, now in effect, identifies … Read More

BATON ROUGE, La. — Fitch Ratings has upgraded Louisiana’s Issuer Default Rating and general obligation bond ratings from AA- to AA, citing revenue policy changes, solid budget performance and strong financial reserves, according to the state treasurer’s office.

The rating … Read More

Lessons learned from LSUS Pilot Pitch launched project that won ULM’s Pelican Cup

SHREVEPORT – LSU Shreveport business graduate student Kurtis Alton had the idea.

Rx Connect, a medical app powered by artificial intelligence, could help patients navigate the prescription … Read More

RUSTON, La. — G. Carlton Golden Jr., chairman of Builders Supply, will discuss business culture, investment strategy and government regulation during Louisiana Tech University’s “Inside the C-Suite” series Oct. 28.

The event begins at 4 p.m. in Davis Auditorium, Room … Read More

Louisiana lost a major sports icon last week. LSU coach Dale Brown, one of the winningest coaches in basketball history, passed away at 90 years old. He took LSU from the dregs of college basketball as a respected coach who … Read More

SHREVEPORT, La. — United Airlines launched daily nonstop service between Shreveport Regional Airport and Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport on Sunday, Oct. 25, expanding connections for Northwest Louisiana business and leisure travelers.

The year-round route restores nonstop service between Shreveport and … Read More

By Misty Castile | The Center Square

(The Center Square) – Louisiana added 36,000 payroll jobs over the past year, with construction accounting for more than half of the increase, according to preliminary figures Louisiana Works released Tuesday.

The state’s … Read More

By Nolan Mckendry | The Center Square

(The Center Square) — Entergy says it cannot build new nuclear power plants without financial backing from large industrial customers, underscoring the economic challenges facing Louisiana’s push to expand nuclear energy as electricity … Read More

SHREVEPORT, La. — Average gasoline prices in Shreveport fell 4.9 cents over the past week to $3.65 per gallon Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 177 stations.

The local average was 29.5 cents lower than a month ago but remained … Read More

SHREVEPORT, La. — U.S. Sen. John Kennedy is scheduled to address Shreveport-Bossier business leaders Thursday, Oct. 29, on Barksdale Air Force Base, B-52 modernization, energy and Louisiana’s economic growth.

The joint luncheon at the Shreveport Convention Center will bring together … Read More

If we needed a stark reminder of the danger of unlimited illegal immigration and the advance of Democrat Socialist policies, we have been given it this past week.  A week from the U.S. midterm elections, our TV screens and social … Read More

By Ian Robinson | The Center Square

(The Center Square) – More than 15,000 voters in Caddo and Bossier parishes had voted early in person or by absentee ballot through Wednesday, according to data released by the secretary of state’s … Read More

SHREVEPORT, La. — The Caddo Parish Commission has approved a zoning change for nearly 26 acres along Box Road, clearing another hurdle for a larger residential development that officials say could include approximately 247 single-family homes at full buildout.

Commissioners … Read More

By Nolan Mckendry | The Center Square

(The Center Square) — Louisiana’s inspector general is calling for tighter restrictions on $113.5 million in taxpayer funding earmarked for nonprofit organizations after a review uncovered questionable payments, inadequate financial reporting and other … Read More

BATON ROUGE, La. — The University of Louisiana System Board of Supervisors has named Dr. Dickie Crawford acting president of Louisiana Tech University as President Jim Henderson begins a leave of absence for the remainder of his tenure.

The board … Read More

BOSSIER CITY, La. — Chick-fil-A will open a new Bossier City restaurant next week, adding more than 100 jobs as the restaurant chain expands its presence in the city.

The new restaurant, located at 2968 E. Texas Ave., will open … Read More

SHREVEPORT – When Angel Brown first stepped onto LSU Shreveport’s campus in 2019, first-generation students were recognized by the campus but not fully supported.

Fast forward to 2026 when Brown returned to LSUS as the Campus Leadership Coordinator, and her … Read More