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Groft: Steady recovery has SW La. economy performing better

After a slow, but steady recovery, the Southwest Louisiana economy is performing better in at least three categories, ... Read more

Business

Work begins on new commercial truck dealership and service center in Jennings

Old River broke ground Wednesday on its new $10 million heavy duty and commercial truck dealership and service ... Read more

Business

Shaquille O’Neal’s Big Chicken coming to LC

Big Chicken, the star-powered fast casual chicken concept founded by legendary basketball Hall of Famer and former LSU ... Read more

Local Business News

Hunter comments on closure of Avail Hospital

Avail Hospital Lake Charles announced its closure effective Sept. 29 in an advertisement Tuesday in the American Press. ... Read more

Business

Will Green named LABI’s president and CEO

Special to the American Press After a months-long nationwide search, the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry has ... Read more

Business

BREAKING: Green hydrogen plant coming to Sulphur

Apollo Lake Charles LLC plans to build a green hydrogen plant on top of the old Sulphur mines ... Read more

Local News

Local senator digging into Blue Cross Blue Shield proposed buyout

State Sen. Jeremy Stine is concerned the promise of $3,000 to Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana policyholders ... Read more

Business

LC listed on map that spotlights training programs

Lake Charles is listed on the “High Road to the Middle Class” map. Acting Labor Secretary Julie Su ... Read more

Business

American Job Center to host ‘Lunch and Learn’ for employers

Employers can learn more about different kinds of employee training and how the American Job Center can help ... Read more

Business

Traveling on a budget: Find ways to save now for a vacation later

School’s out. Temperatures are on the rise. This is the time of the year when thoughts turn to ... Read more

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