Here's the latest Acadiana business news
with Adam Daigle | Business editor
Good morning, Acadiana. Could this master plan for downtown Opelousas be a game-changer for the town? They're hoping so. The city has the largest wealth gap in the state and one of the highest in the nation, but the city is positioned for better days ahead, leaders say. Oh, and here's what else we're talking about this morning: City officials in Carencro are looking to offer public transit in the city. It's been a work in progress for some time, but Amazon officials have inquired about getting it established to help get people to work.
'I think it's coming back': Opelousas hopes vibrant downtown can lead to economic comebackSaid SLED director Bill Rodier: “People who have lived in Opelousas all their lives, some of them have seen Opelousas become a commercial hub for Acadiana and have seen it decline over decades. People have seen it at its highest, and I don’t think it’s at its lowest. I think it’s coming back.” Read the story here.
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 | City officials in Carencro want to bring Lafayette Transit Service buses to their city, a move that could address workforce concerns at the Amazon fulfillment center. Read more |
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 | Now that sports betting bills passed by the Legislature have been signed into law, the first legal bets in Louisiana could be placed at the end of football season. But some businesses are already making moves in anticipation of cashing in on the wagering. Read more |
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 | Broadcast news stations do well when they do good for their community, said Sean Trcalek, vice president and general manager of KATC said. Read more |
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