Acadiana Business Advocate

Wednesday, April 6th, 2022

Allegations against Northway Economic Development District called 'confusion' on part of accusers

By ADAM DAIGLE | Acadiana Business Editor

Good Wednesday morning, Acadiana, and thank you for reading us today. We've got the business news this morning for you. You should the latest in the creation of the economic development districts in Lafayette and how the sponsor organization of the Northway district is accusing the board of establishing unauthorized reserve accounts and is administrative manager of overeaching his authority.

Have a good rest of your week. Check back tomorrow morning for more.

Jennings hospital joins Oschner Health system

The Jennings American Legion Hospital has become part of Ochsner Health and will be renamed Ochsner American Legion Hospital. Read more

Hancock Whitney to drop overdraft and other charges, following banking drift away from fees

Hancock Whitney Bank will no longer charge clients fees when their accounts slip into the red, making it the latest bank to ditch the charges that are a lucrative revenue stream but also a widespread source of consumer complaints. Read more

Legislators want to put sales tax collection overhaul before voters - again

Though lawmakers seemed a little worried about the look, a Louisiana House committee nevertheless advanced legislation Tuesday that would once again ask voters to approve a centralized tax collection system that they decisively refused in a statewide ballot five months ago. Read more

What does “more” mean for our community? Explore all the ways Ochsner Lafayette General is growing Acadiana and expanding your access to expert care.

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