Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:55:51 GMT
Newtek Business Services Announces Repayment of $33 Million in Capco Debt (GlobeNewswire via Yahoo! Finance)
NEW YORK -- Newtek Business Services, Inc. , a provider of business services and financial products to the small- and medium-sized business market, reported today that the debt of two of its certified capital companies, located in Louisiana and Wisconsin, has been repaid.
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Sun, 01 Nov 2009 03:42:36 GMT
Louisiana shale could change fate of U.S. energy supply (Houston Chronicle)
In northwest Louisiana, dozens of drill bits are grinding their way toward what may be the nation's energy future. But some say the surge in next-generation gas production isn't paying off as promised and threatens local water supplies.
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Sat, 31 Oct 2009 10:23:13 GMT
Storm threat to New Orleans (Guardian Unlimited)
• Flooding can't be stopped, says chief of city defences • Half of Louisiana will be under water by 2100 New Orleans can no longer be protected from hurricane storm surges, according to the US army general in charge of the city's defences. General Robert Van Antwerp, chief of the US Army Corps of Engineers, said his team was in "persistent conflict" with the Mississippi river. "If you ask can I ...
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Wed, 28 Oct 2009 21:00:00 GMT
Home Bancorp Reports 2009 Third Quarter Earnings and Approval of Stock Repurchase Program (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
Home Bancorp, Inc. , the parent company for Home Bank , a Federally chartered savings bank headquartered in Lafayette, Louisiana , announced net income of $1.5 million for the third quarter of 2009, an increase of $105,000, or 8%, compared to the third quarter of 2008 and an increase $60,000, or 4%, compared to the second quarter of 2009.
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Sun, 25 Oct 2009 00:31:04 GMT
Hazardous weather advisory until 8 p.m. Wednesday (Port Arthur News)
The National Weather Service-Lake Charles has issued several hazardous weather advisories in effect until 8 p.m. Wednesday. A lake wind advisory is in effect for Jefferson County and portions of Southwest Louisiana.
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Sat, 24 Oct 2009 07:50:54 GMT
Our view: Dig deep to help the United Way (The Alexandria Town Talk)
They'll be singing "You Were Always on My Mind" all over Marksville tonight in honor of country singer-songwriter Willie Nelson, who performs at 9 p.m. at Paragon Resort's Mari Center. Other fun today in Central Louisiana includes a Big Read celebration from 4 to 6:30 p.m. with music and tours at the Huie-Dellmon House in downtown Alexandria; an Art Walk at 6:30 p.m. on Third Street in Leesville ...
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Thu, 22 Oct 2009 05:14:29 GMT
SLU Alumni honor China businessman (The Advocate)
Roger Wang, chairman and chief executive officer of one of China’s largest business concerns, has been named 2009 Alumnus of the Year by the Southeastern Louisiana University Alumni Association.
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Mon, 19 Oct 2009 13:12:26 GMT
Entergy, researchers developing concrete from 'fly ash' (Port Arthur News)
MONROE, La. (AP) — Where many coal-fired power plants see waste, researchers at Louisiana Tech University see an opportunity to curb greenhouse gas emissions, protect aquifers and change engineering forever.
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Mon, 19 Oct 2009 06:26:08 GMT
West Monroe chosen for pilot program (The News-Star)
The city of West Monroe has been selected by the state Department of Economic Development as one of 12 communities across the state to participate in the new Louisiana Development Ready Community Pilot Program.
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Sat, 17 Oct 2009 07:02:33 GMT
New YWCA leader determined to succeed (The Shreveport Times)
O'Pry is the new and the youngest executive director of the embattled YWCA of Northwest Louisiana. But despite the turmoil of years past, the 31-year-old leader says she is on a mission.
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Fri, 16 Oct 2009 07:50:13 GMT
Investment choice jeopardizes $24 million of Louisiana police pension (The Alexandria Town Talk)
NEW ORLEANS -- An opulent Texas golf course development put together by pro golfer Hal Sutton is the target of foreclosure, putting into question $24 million invested by Louisiana's retirement system for municipal police officers.
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Fri, 16 Oct 2009 15:43:12 GMT
DeRidder chosen for Louisiana Development Ready Pilot Program (Beauregard Daily News)
The Louisiana Department of Economic Development recently announced that DeRidder would be one of twelve Louisiana communities to complete a six-month pilot program designed to prepare each community to effectively compete with out of state communities for good jobs, business development projects and capital investment.
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Thu, 15 Oct 2009 20:38:39 GMT
La. retirement system on hook for $24 million (AP via Yahoo! Finance)
An opulent Texas golf course development put together by pro golfer Hal Sutton is the target of foreclosure, putting into question $24 million invested by Louisiana's retirement system for municipal police officers.
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Thu, 15 Oct 2009 05:15:42 GMT
Pension likely to lose millions (The Advocate)
A Louisiana police pension fund stands to lose the $24 million it invested in a Texas golf resort if the primary lender, as expected, forecloses on the property.
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Thu, 08 Oct 2009 21:31:05 GMT
About that pink house ... (Midland Reporter-Telegram)
When Martin Meissner signed a contract to purchase his residence on Louisiana St almost 50 years ago, he made a promise to the couple selling it to him that he would keep it painted pink for as long as he owned it, in memory of the sellers’ daughter who made a dying request that it always be painted her favorite color. It’s a great story, except for a couple of small details: It’s not true. And ...
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