Who Is Controlling the Land North of Moss Bluff?
Two massive solar projects reveal how timberland, agricultural acreage and private development agreements are reshaping thousands of acres across North Calcasieu Parish.
Lafayette Is Quietly Becoming a Drone Manufacturing Hub
While SpaceX draws attention to Louisiana’s aerospace ambitions, Lafayette is quietly building a drone-manufacturing, aerial-data and advanced-aviation cluster of its own.
SpaceX Posts First Louisiana Job Opening for Pecan Island Launch Site
SpaceX has posted its first reported Louisiana job opening, calling Pecan Island its “new launch site” and hiring an external affairs manager to handle government and community relationships.
Louisiana’s Biggest New Industries Are Moving Faster Than Public Scrutiny
From data centers and SpaceX to carbon storage and nuclear research, some of Louisiana’s most consequential projects can advance for months or years before nearby communities have enough information to meaningfully scrutinize them.
Moss Bluff Has a Data Center Proposal and Thousands of Acres of Energy Projects. They Are Separate — but the Timing Matters.
A proposed Moss Bluff data center is emerging alongside thousands of acres of separate solar development across North Calcasieu. There is no proven commercial connection—but the timing reveals a larger shift in land use and electricity demand.
Calcasieu Solar Developer Now Points to AI Boom as Louisiana Power Demand Grows
Westbridge Renewable Energy is now highlighting AI and data-center electricity demand while discussing its recently approved Southern Prairie solar-and-storage project near Bell City.
Louisiana Passed an Aerospace Liability Law Before the Starbase Announcement
Louisiana enacted a liability law for very large aerospace sites more than two months before publicly announcing SpaceX's Starbase Louisiana project.
White Linen Night Lake Charles 2026: Date, Time, VIP Tickets and What to Expect
White Linen Night returns to downtown Lake Charles on September 12, 2026. Here is what to know about the free event, VIP access, art, music and parking.
Before SpaceX Is Even Official, Acadiana Is Already Asking What It Means for Real Estate
Louisiana is expected to reveal more about a proposed SpaceX project in Vermilion Parish on Aug. 25. Before the deal is even official, Acadiana is already debating what it could mean for homes, rentals, land and investment.
