Energy & Utilities: SWEPCO’s new Hallsville power plant hit a major milestone as massive generation equipment arrived on site, signaling progress on a 450-megawatt natural gas facility. Power Resilience: As grid warnings mount, Buckeye Power Systems urged Louisiana homes and businesses to prep for outages. Industrial Construction: Demolition has begun at Shreveport’s former Libbey Glass site, a 54-acre brownfield effort aimed at creating a “clean,” shovel-ready industrial location. Housing & Development: A Southern University graduate is investing $1M in new Scotlandville student housing, while Louisiana lawmakers also move toward housing supply changes. Disaster Funding: FEMA approved more than $76.3M in post-disaster aid that includes Louisiana projects for debris removal and infrastructure repairs. Storm Watch: Tropical Storm Bertha is expected to make landfall in Louisiana late Wednesday, with heavy rain and localized flooding the main threat. Food Safety: Louisiana health officials reported cyclosporiasis cases tied to contaminated lettuce, prompting recalls and travel-related warnings. Healthcare Fraud: A foreign national was arrested in a Medicare genetic-testing scheme alleged to top $547M.