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Roundup: Keurig Dr Pepper deal / SEC disclosure rule / Greater New Orleans Foundation
Greater Baton Rouge Business Report - Louisiana
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August 25, 2025
Beverage deal: Keurig Dr Pepper has struck a deal to buy Peet’s Coffee owner JDE Peet’s for $18 billion, a prelude to spinning off its coffee brands into a separate public company. The deal is transformational for Keurig Dr Pepper and would...
2 gas stations in cities throughout West Baton Rouge Parish had the cheapest diesel in week ending Aug. 16
Baton Rouge Reporter - Louisiana
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August 25, 2025
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Allison Clements | www.ferc.govFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Allison Clements | www.ferc.gov There were two gas stations in cities across West Baton Rouge Parish...
Local dentist sells practice to former patient, plans retirement
The St. Charles Herald Guide - Louisiana
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August 28, 2025
Dr. Buddy Trauth is home. The new owner of the dental practice at 111 Lakewood Drive in Luling, Dr. Buddy is, finally, where he always planned to be: St. Charles Parish. After five years practicing dentistry in Baton Rouge, Dr. Buddy, a graduate...
‘Hell no’: Shock $934 bill shows tariff pain to hit US shoppers
The Spokesman-Review - Washington State
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Days after ordering high-end computer parts, Chris Pawlukiewicz got an unpleasant surprise: a bill for $934 in tariffs he owed to US Customs and Border Protection. “I was immediately like, ‘hell no,’” said the avid gamer from Louisiana. He...
Southern Heritage Bank, Olla Ribbon Cutting
The Jena Times - Louisiana
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August 27, 2025
Southern Heritage Bank held ribbon cutting and grand opening celebrations Friday, August 22, for their new Olla Branch, located at 4658 Main Street (US 165). SHB’s President and CEO Randy Ponthie, many of the banks Board of Directors and...
Public health experts slam leadership upheaval at CDC: RFK is ‘an irrefutable problem at the top’
Medical Economics
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August 28, 2025
Management turmoil and disregard of science are crippling the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a world leader in medical research and key support of health care across the country, said three physician experts in public...
After years of delays, progress made on Treme construction
WWL - Louisiana
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August 28, 2025
Around this time last year, a 3-block stretch of St. Peter Street resembled an abandoned lot. NEW ORLEANS — After years of on-and-off construction, a three-block stretch of St. Peter Street in Treme may finally be nearly finished. The road runs...
Business USA TODAY Fox channels may be pulled from YouTube TV if new deal isn't struck
Yahoo News
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All Fox content may be removed from YouTube TV if the two sides cannot strike a new contract this week. Google, YouTube TV's parent company, announced Monday, Aug. 25 that its contract with Fox is nearly expired, and if the two companies cannot...
Images of after Hurricane Katrina endure 20 years later
Whittier Daily News - California
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August 28, 2025
It’s difficult to believe that it has been 20 years since Hurricane Katrina made landfall, causing catastrophic flooding in New Orleans and along the Mississippi coast. Today many are still dealing with mental, physical and financial issues...
List: Most expensive homes in New Orleans ranked by price
FOX 8 - Louisiana
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August 25, 2025
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Stacker compiled a list of the most expensive homes in New Orleans listed for sale on realtor.com . Homes are ranked by price with ties broken by price per square foot. #30. 4626 St Charles Ave, New Orleans Price: $2,365,000 6...
First Call: Steelers reportedly had trade interest in a punter; Aaron Rodgers curious about Packers WR
Pittsburgh Tribune Review - Pennsylvania
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August 27, 2025
Wednesday’s “First Call” includes an interesting subplot to the Steelers’ punter decision. One of Aaron Rodgers’ former receivers just became available, while another did not. And an ex-Pirates pitcher is heading north of the border once more,...
Katrina archives: Live blog shows how hurricane hit New Orleans hour by hour
Nola - Louisiana
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This live blog was originally published Aug. 29, 2005, and updated as Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans. It is part of The Times-Picayune's Pulitzer-winning coverage of Katrina and is being republished for the 20th anniversary of the storm....
Texas power plants and chemical companies benefit as Trump eases pollution rules, experts say
KSAT - Texas
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August 27, 2025
Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. The nonprofit publication Capital & Main produced this article. It is co-published with permission. For Donna Thomas,...
2une In Previews: Plan Baton Rouge III community survey
WBRZ ABC 2 - Louisiana
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August 25, 2025
BATON ROUGE — Plan Baton Rouge III is the culmination of a 27-year project aimed at reviving downtown Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge Area Foundation's Eric Dexter said Monday on 2une In. "Over 20 or so years, we've had nearly $3 billion in investments,...
Ruston Mayor Says North Louisiana Buc-ee’s Might Be First in State to Open
Cajun Radio - Louisiana
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August 27, 2025
The highly anticipated Buc-ee’s project in Lafayette has hit another delay, leaving many north Louisiana residents wondering if the massive travel center planned for Ruston might also be pushed back. Ruston Mayor Ronny Walker says while the...
Walmart Expands Discount Program in Louisiana
97.3 The Dawg - Louisiana
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August 27, 2025
(KMDL-FM) A recent on-air survey by a Lafayette, Louisiana radio station asked the following: "If your happy place was a store, what store would it be?" Surprisingly, not a single respondent answered that query with an answer of Walmart. Walmart...
Jean Lafitte residents struggle amid soaring insurance costs after Ida
WWL - Louisiana
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August 28, 2025
The catastrophic Category 4 storm, which made landfall on August 29, 2021, left a wake of destruction and a vicious cycle of skyrocketing insurance premiums. NEW ORLEANS — Four years after Hurricane Ida, the community of Jean Lafitte is still...
Hempel buys Richfield, Edina apartments for $26.5M
Finance & Commerce - Minnesota
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August 28, 2025
The Blueprint Hempel Cos. buys 236 Class C apartment units for $26.5M Properties located in Richfield and Edina, all built before 1970 Deal includes New Orleans Court, Winton House, Edina Highland Villa Price per unit: $112,288 Hempel Cos. has...
How Hurricane Katrina forever changed 3 New Orleans educators
WJCL TV - Georgia
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August 25, 2025
Twenty years ago, Hurricane Katrina changed the face of education in New Orleans forever. The school system was utterly destroyed and then utterly transformed, becoming the first and only all-charter school district in the country.Related video...
Trump Announces Meta’s $50 Billion AI Data Center in Louisiana
Khaama Press
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August 27, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Meta will invest $50 billion to build its largest artificial intelligence data center in Louisiana, boosting America’s AI leadership. U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that Meta is building its...