A heavy-lift drone called the R44 AIRTRUCK, built from Robinson Helicopter Company's R44 helicopter design, is being tested in New Iberia. The unmanned aircraft can carry up to 1,000 pounds of cargo and is being evaluated for potential future use delivering supplies to offshore oil and gas platforms in the Gulf of Mexico.
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Governor Jeff Landry proposed a 90-day ban on U.S. diesel exports in response to surging diesel prices, but the Louisiana Marine Operators & Guides Association called the proposal "misguided." The disagreement highlights tensions between state energy policy and the marine industry that depends on fuel availability.
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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.
Read moreJefferson 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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