Here's the latest Acadiana business news
| Friday, December 17th, 2021 |
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with Adam Daigle | Business editorHappy Friday, Acadiana. And thanks for reading us this morning. We've got the business news for you this morning, and let's get started with a report on the proposals for wind turbines in the Gulf of Mexico. Shrimpers don't want any part of them,but it's a good thing for fishermen since the turnbines will act as artificial reefs and become hot spots for red snapper and jacks. Anglers welcome offshore wind energy in the Gulf of Mexico; shrimpers skepticalPeople who fish for a living want offshore wind turbines as far away as possible, but those who fish for fun want to get as close as they can. That's what Gulf of Mexico commercial and recreational fishing groups told federal energy regulators at a virtual workshop Wednesday. Read the story here. |
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| Evangeline Downs Racetrack & Casino will hold a grand opening for its new sportsbook at 3 p.m. Friday. Read more |
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| Lafayette-based Home Bank said it has reached a deal to buy Texan Bank for $66.6 million, a move that will give it a presence in Houston. Read more |
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