Business
River Region Chamber launches effort to help businesses
As the business organization representing our region, the River Region Chamber continues to strive to stay connected with…
Business
RPTC talks cruise terminal, authorizes development of digital visitor pass
LAPLACE — The River Parishes Tourist Commission is preparing to move forward with the proposed River Region Cruise Terminal.…
Business
Lifting up our communities: Mosaic offers new grant opportunity
CONVENT — While Mosaic is proud to help the world grow the food it needs, the company also…
Business
Hurricane-relief agencies to receive $100K donation from Raising Cane’s
LAPLACE – Local Communities across Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas devastated by two recent hurricanes will receive $100,000…
Business
Bottles Up: New liquor business comes to LaPlace
LAPLACE — JAM’s Bottles Up is bringing a wide selection of liquor, wine, specialty drinks and tobacco and…
Business
Acadiana Cinemas closes in LaPlace
LAPLACE — COVID-19 closures and insufficient community support contributed to Acadiana Cinemas of LaPlace shutting down earlier this…
Business
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit coming to the River Parishes
LAPLACE — River Parishes residents will get a taste of authentic slow-smoked Texas style barbecue when United States…
Business
River Parishes Tourist Commission welcomes new appointee
LAPLACE — Last month, the River Parishes Tourist Commission welcomed Robert Taylor, Sr., a new St. John the…
Education
Louisiana FCU goes digital with school supplies drive
LAPLACE – COVID-19 can’t stop Louisiana Federal Credit Union (FCU) from launching its fourth annual Pack the Pirogue…
Business
Gloor: Ask Rusty – Can I help my friend with his social security?
Dear Rusty: I am trying to help a good friend of mine who lives in Indiana and is…