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Levi Kastner: Oct 5, 2026, 5:10:14 PM
Louisiana has already had its share of cyber wake-up calls. In 2019, ransomware hit several north Louisiana school districts badly enough that the governor declared a state of emergency, and a few months later an attack took down state agency...
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Levi Kastner: Oct 3, 2026, 11:52:03 AM
A dental office on Kaliste Saloom. A fabrication shop off Highway 90 in Broussard. A title company in Covington. None of them would call themselves...
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Levi Kastner: Sep 30, 2026, 10:24:22 AM
The National Flood Insurance Program was set to expire at the end of September. It won't, at least not yet. Congress extended the program's...
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Levi Kastner: Sep 28, 2026, 7:16:05 PM
Festivals Acadiens et Créoles returns to Girard Park October 8 through 11, and for a lot of Acadiana small businesses, that weekend has been circled...
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Levi Kastner: Sep 26, 2026, 10:22:20 AM
Fall in south Louisiana fills the calendar fast. There's a tailgate on the LSU campus in Baton Rouge, a Ragin' Cajuns home game in Lafayette, the...
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Levi Kastner: Sep 22, 2026, 8:57:28 AM
Before committing to a roof replacement, there is an important question to ask: “If I’m already replacing my roof, should I upgrade to FORTIFIED?” At...
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Levi Kastner: Sep 11, 2026, 1:57:52 PM
Of all the coverage small business owners ask us about, workers’ compensation may be the most misunderstood. We regularly hear some version of the...
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Levi Kastner: Sep 8, 2026, 5:47:51 PM
Living in Louisiana means hurricanes are part of life. Each season, homeowners face the same question: Is my home truly protected? Louisiana...
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Levi Kastner: Aug 4, 2026, 9:07:51 AM
If you were anywhere near Lake Pontchartrain on July 22, you already know how this one went. Tropical Storm Bertha came ashore in St. Bernard Parish...
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Levi Kastner: Jul 3, 2026, 10:59:03 AM
If you're a licensed contractor in Louisiana, there's an important change you should know about. The Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors...