Friday, September 18, 2026Headlines from KATC, KLFY & The Current · Updated hourlyVol. I · No. 98
Business & EconomyKLFY

Trader Joe's grocery store now open in Lafayette

Trader Joe's, the popular specialty grocery chain, has officially opened its first location in Lafayette. The opening marks a major retail milestone for the Acadiana region and brings new shopping options to local consumers.

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The Current2d ago
Business & Economy

A community grocery store is coming to Lafayette’s Northside

Jefferson Market, a new community grocery store, is set to open on Lafayette's Northside in early 2025 after facing initial delays and organizational restructuring. The store aims to bring fresh groceries and economic development to the neighborhood.

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KLFY3d ago
Business & Economy

High school seniors predict brighter futures following SpaceX expansion

SpaceX's expansion announcement is generating economic optimism in Vermilion Parish, with expectations for new jobs, businesses, and infrastructure improvements. High school seniors in the parish are expressing confidence in the area's future prospects based on this development.

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The Current3d ago
Business & Economy

Despite moratorium, carbon sequestration moves forward in SWLA

Carbon sequestration projects are moving forward in Southwest Louisiana despite a moratorium, raising concerns among residents about potential threats to the Chicot Aquifer, which provides drinking water for 15 parishes in the region.

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