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Gov. Landry announces over $1 billion fiber network expansion for Louisiana

Governor Jeff Landry announced a statewide fiber network expansion totaling over $1 billion for Louisiana. This major infrastructure investment will bring high-speed broadband access to underserved areas across the state, including Acadiana parishes.

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KATC3h ago
Business & Economy

AT&T begins shutting off landlines in 53 Louisiana communities

AT&T has begun shutting off landlines in 53 Louisiana communities as part of a Federal Communications Commission order, with Verizon and Lumen also planning similar shutdowns. The transition affects customers across multiple parishes in the state who rely on traditional phone service.

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The Current4h ago
Business & Economy

As sugarcane is cut, Louisiana mills face labor shortages

Louisiana's sugarcane mills are struggling to meet production demands due to a cap on H-2B visas that allow foreign workers to process sugarcane and crawfish, two of Acadiana's signature agricultural products. The visa restrictions are threatening the productivity and viability of these critical regional industries during the busy harvest season.

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KATC23h ago
Business & Economy

Another Amazon in Acadiana?

Amazon is proposing a $15 million distribution facility in west Lafayette, according to building permit applications. The facility could bring significant delivery operations and employment to the area.

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