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Confirmed open business list
Confirmed open business list […]
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Lack of produce forces West Bank market to close temporarily
Organizers of the German Coast Farmer’s Market have been forced to temporarily close shop at their West Bank market due to inclement weather conditions and lack of fall produce. […]
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Insurance cost makes River Parishes a tough sell for employers
While 32.8 percent of the residents that live in St. Charles work inside the parish, employers in the River Parishes have difficulty recruiting personnel from outside the region, according to a recent labor market analysis for the area. […]
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Thrift store relies on the help of disabled residents
With the help of several disabled citizens, a new business venture has opened its doors in St. Charles Parish. […]
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Minor league football could be headed our way
When minor league football coach Ken Austin looks down the 100-yard stretch of a football field he sees more than just the blueprint for a game. […]
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Change in minimum wage has minimum impact
Though the federal minimum wage recently rose by 70 cents, only 2 percent of the nation’s workforce experienced a pay increase, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. […]
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Self-taught photographer opens full-service studio
Becoming a photographer has always been a dream for Luling’s Melissa Perret. With the help and inspiration of her fiancee, Brennen Friloux, and the opening of their photography business – These Are The Moments Photography – that dream has finally come true. […]
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Not all businesses take off sales tax
The sales tax holiday came and went in the parish, providing a much-needed boost for some local businesses while leaving others with only a slight increase in sales. […]
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Entergy wants customers to pony up for plant expansion
The hot and sticky summer weather won’t be going away anytime soon, and neither will those high energy bills that most residents have been complaining about. […]