Saturday, September 12, 2026Lafayette & Acadiana · Updated hourlyVol. I · No. 92
Business & EconomyKLFY

Grants fund Delcambre Canal project to remove vessels and deepen docks

Grants are funding a project in Delcambre to remove sunken and abandoned shrimping and recreational vessels from the Delcambre Canal and deepen the docks. The cleanup effort aims to improve the area's waterways and port facilities, addressing vessels that have accumulated in the canal over the years.

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KLFY1d ago
Business & Economy

Louisiana auto insurance rates fall as State Farm returns millions to drivers

Louisiana auto insurance rates have declined as multiple insurance companies, including State Farm, reduce premiums and return money to drivers. State Farm returned over $136 million to qualifying customers through dividends as claim costs have fallen across the state.

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The Current2d ago
Business & Economy

Cameron Parish fishers sue Venture Global

Commercial fishers, fishing guides, and seafood processors in southwest Louisiana are suing Venture Global, claiming the company's dredging operations for a new liquefied natural gas terminal caused a sediment spill that killed millions of oysters and reduced catches of finfish, crabs, and shrimp.

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KATC2d ago
Business & Economy

Proposed data center north of Moss Bluff still in exploration stage, company says

A data center has been proposed for a location north of Moss Bluff in Acadia Parish, Louisiana, with a state congressman confirming the project. The company behind the proposal says the project remains in the exploration stage as it evaluates feasibility.

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