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Developers at Gulf South Commerce Park near Mandeville broke ground on a $22 million 200,000 sqft warehouse at the intersection of Interstate 12 and Louisiana 1088 and acquired 300 acres of adjacent land for its planned 900 acre master plan — the facility is set for completion in the first quarter of 2027.

Federal data showed St. Tammany Parish led 376 counties with a 23% wage increase largely from a one-time bonus by an extractive employer, while neighboring Richland Parish saw wages jump 54% amid Meta data center growth early in 2026.

LSU students collected marsh periwinkle snails at Grand Isle State Park on Sunday, Sept.

6 to study coastal changes as black mangroves spread; the tagged specimens were measured for shell size and tooth shape to help scientists track local environmental shifts.

Louisiana public schools under the Freedom Framework will teach age-appropriate lessons on 9/11 starting in second grade — helping students gain a basic understanding of this national event.

Education Superintendent Cade Brumley said early lessons help students connect with family stories and local ties such as President Bush’s address at Barksdale.

Northlake Christian edged Fontainebleau 3-2 in a five-set volleyball match on Sept.

8 at Fontainebleau - coach Jake Palmer credited strong teamwork while Avery Olver delivered clutch service to secure the win.