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Entergy AI Data-Center Deals to Save Billions for Louisiana Customers

March 20, 2026 • News • 116

Entergy Corporation has announced power agreements for seven AI data centers across Louisiana, projecting an estimated $5 billion in customer savings over the next two decades. Within this, approximately $800 million is expected to benefit Louisiana directly. The announcement coincides with a significant commitment from major tech companies to fund necessary generation and grid upgrades, [&hellip
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State AI Bills Could Threaten Louisiana’s $800M BEAD Broadband Funding

March 17, 2026 • News • 306

Louisiana’s digital infrastructure, pivotal for New Orleans’ development projects, faces a substantial threat as state lawmakers propose multiple AI-related bills. These bills, if deemed excessively restrictive by the federal government, might endanger approximately $800 million in federal BEAD broadband funding. This concern was highlighted in a March 11 report by New Orleans CityBusiness. Officials have [&hellip
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Southern Energy Renewables to Build $1.4B Green-Methanol and SAF Plant in St. Charles Parish

March 16, 2026 • News • 301

Southern Energy Renewables has announced plans for a $1.4 billion biomass-to-fuel facility in St. Charles Parish. This major industrial investment aims to add approximately 120 direct jobs and a total of 514 jobs, including indirect ones, while utilizing regional wood-waste feedstock. The project is set to enhance lower-carbon fuel production along the Mississippi River industrial [&hellip
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Amtrak’s Mardi Gras Service Exceeds Projections, Sparks $200M in Upgrades

March 15, 2026 • News • 410

Amtrak’s Mardi Gras line from New Orleans to Mobile has surpassed its first-year ridership goal within just six months of operation. The New Orleans–Mobile service carried over 80,000 riders, exceeding the initial forecast of 76,000 for the entire year. These promising figures have justified a significant investment of more than $200 million in both federal [&hellip
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New Orleans City Park Shifts Focus to North Side After Upgrades

March 14, 2026 • News • 216

New Orleans City Park has completed six months of upgrades and is now shifting its City Park 2050 master plan towards developing the park’s 900-acre north side. This move marks a significant change in strategy as previously announced improvements have concluded, setting the stage for new recreational and nature amenities in the traditionally undeveloped area. [&hellip
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City Park Conservancy Secures $2M Donation from Stewart Foundation for North-Side Development

March 13, 2026 • News • 202

The City Park Conservancy in New Orleans has secured a $2 million donation from the Samuel Barton Stewart III Memorial Foundation. This funding will aid the renovation of the park’s historic 1935 maintenance corral into the new S. Barton Stewart III Center. With this contribution, the City Park 2050 initiative pivots towards active investment in [&hellip
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Mayor Moreno Proposes New Oversight After Major Water Main Break in Uptown New Orleans

March 12, 2026 • News • 318

A significant 48-inch water main break occurred around 2 a.m. on March 9, 2026, near South Carrollton Avenue and Panola Street in Uptown New Orleans, flooding the area and prompting a citywide boil-water advisory. The Sewerage & Water Board (S&WB) managed to isolate the break as repairs began, while Mayor Helena Moreno called for enhanced [&hellip
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LaDOTD Advances Phase 1 of St. Bernard Transportation Corridor

March 11, 2026 • News • 338

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LaDOTD) announced that Phase 1 of the St. Bernard Transportation Corridor is moving forward. This phase includes an environmental review, corridor planning, and route selection. These steps are supported by cooperative partnerships with the Port of New Orleans and St. Bernard Parish, backed by an additional $10 million [&hellip
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Local Construction Sector Sees Broad Revenue Gains in 2025

March 10, 2026 • News • 290

New Orleans-area construction companies reported significant revenue gains for 2025 as outlined in CityBusiness’s March 9 Top Private Companies roundup. This indicates growing momentum in the sector, with implications for project pipelines, labor demand, and commercial real estate activity across the metro area. CityBusiness published firm-level 2025 revenue results for 18 private construction companies on [&hellip
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Venture Funds Propel Bioscience Growth in New Orleans

March 9, 2026 • News • 348

Community Development Venture Capital Alliance and New Orleans BioFund have co-invested in two bioscience startups, Informuta and Beken Bio, to boost operations in New Orleans. This funding marks Beken Bio’s relocation from San Diego to the New Orleans BioInnovation Center (NOBIC), highlighting the city’s growing appeal as a bioscience hub. The co-investment, reported on March [&hellip
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