Sweet Crude Rum – An Acadiana Home Grown Product Gets SpotlightedSweet Crude Rum – An Acadiana Home Grown Product Gets SpotlightedRum produced locally without black strap molasses for smoother taste.Ken RomeroKen Romero
Blue Bell: Listeria Source Likely ID’d At Oklahoma PlantBlue Bell: Listeria Source Likely ID’d At Oklahoma PlantNo listeria source found at Texas plant, but surfaces found contaminated in Oklahoma and Alabama.Associated PressAssociated Press
Acadiana Company Chosen To Build Patrol Boats For VietnamAcadiana Company Chosen To Build Patrol Boats For VietnamU.S. will provide $18 million for Vietnam to purchase patrol boats made by an Acadiana company.Derek AlbertDerek Albert
Opelousas Welcomes New Helicopter OperationOpelousas Welcomes New Helicopter OperationMayor says new business will bring new jobs and more commerce to airport.Associated PressAssociated Press
Jindal Announces A $4 Million Manufacturing Project For RustonJindal Announces A $4 Million Manufacturing Project For RustonThis move will create 287 new direct jobs over the next ten years with an average salary of $46,800, plus benefits. Ken RomeroKen Romero
UL Lafayette Will Collaborate With Mexican InstitutionUL Lafayette Will Collaborate With Mexican InstitutionUL Lafayette and Mexican University are collaborating in higher education and technology fields.Derek AlbertDerek Albert
The One Acadiana Business Organization Announces New AppointeesThe One Acadiana Business Organization Announces New AppointeesLocal business organization appoints internal employees, and one new hire, to new positions.Derek AlbertDerek Albert
Gov. Jindal Announces IBM To Open Center In MonroeGov. Jindal Announces IBM To Open Center In MonroeIt's estimated that 400 direct jobs and 400 indirect jobs will be created.Ken RomeroKen Romero
Jindal Touts $9.75 Million Investment Coming To Jennings104 new direct jobs will be created with an average annual salary of $46,300. Ken RomeroKen Romero
Gov. Jindal Announces New Orleans Game Development StudioGov. Jindal Announces New Orleans Game Development StudioThe project will result in 116 new indirect jobs.KPEL 96.5KPEL 96.5
Lafayette Fiber One Of The World’s FastestLafayette Fiber One Of The World’s FastestPutting Lafayette on par with major world cities is LUS Fiber's Gig connection.Ken RomeroKen Romero
Lafayette Retail Sales Continue Torrid Pace Through June Lafayette Retail Sales Continue Torrid Pace Through June June sales, the highest on record for the month, reflect an increase of 5.3 percent over June 2013.Associated PressAssociated Press
Is Shrimpers’ Plight The Result Of A ‘Communication Breakdown’?Is Shrimpers’ Plight The Result Of A ‘Communication Breakdown’?Disease had been killing many Asian farm-raised shrimp, which raised the prices for American shrimpers. Louisiana NetworkLouisiana Network
Downward Trend On Gas Prices Expected To ContinueDownward Trend On Gas Prices Expected To ContinueGas prices on average in Louisiana are about 20 cents lower today than they were a year ago.KPEL 96.5KPEL 96.5
Labor Day Travel Numbers Indicate Consumer ConfidenceLabor Day Travel Numbers Indicate Consumer ConfidenceAutomobile travel is projected to increase by 1.4 percent this year, with 29.7 million travelers hitting the road.KPEL 96.5KPEL 96.5
Workforce Commission: Louisiana Labor Force At All-Time HighWorkforce Commission: Louisiana Labor Force At All-Time HighMore than 2 million Louisianians are employed.KPEL 96.5KPEL 96.5
US Government Sells 400,000 Acres In Gulf Of Mexico Off Texas CoastUS Government Sells 400,000 Acres In Gulf Of Mexico Off Texas CoastThe government must decide whether to award the tracts to bidders within 90 days.Associated PressAssociated Press
Lafayette's Direct Flight To Denver Began TodayLafayette's Direct Flight To Denver Began TodayPlanes are looking pretty full through the first month of service.KPEL 96.5KPEL 96.5
Brewery Launches New Phase Of ExpansionBrewery Launches New Phase Of ExpansionThe company is working to increase the number of visitors it receives each year, from 30,000 to 70,000.Associated PressAssociated Press
84-MPG Commuter Cars To Be Manufactured Next Fall In Shreveport84-MPG Commuter Cars To Be Manufactured Next Fall In ShreveportElio says it plans to produce 250,000 cars a year at the Shreveport facility by 2016.KPEL 96.5KPEL 96.5