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Last update: 9 hours agoCaddo Civics Push: The Greater Shreveport Chamber is hosting the first-ever National Civics Bee regional competition in Caddo Parish Tuesday at LSU Shreveport, with 20 middle-school finalists presenting solutions to local issues for cash prizes and a path to the Louisiana state event. Energy & Everyday Costs: GasBuddy reports midgrade lows of $4.24 in De Soto Parish and $3.92 in St. Martin Parish for the week ending May 9, while diesel hit $4.89 in St. John the Baptist Parish—another reminder that prices stay jumpy as global oil risk lingers. Payments Tech Upgrade: Bonita Payments says its QuarterMaster onboarding and management platform is now underway, aiming to give the company more control over merchant underwriting and lifecycle support. Weather Watch: Rain chances rise as the storm pattern spreads eastward through the week, with afternoon storms and localized flooding risk. Local Business Spotlight: New Orleans attorney Morris Bart is selling his own Louisiana hot sauce through Rouses Markets, turning a client giveaway into a packaged-food rollout. Industry Talent: Apache’s Tree Grant Program opens applications for 2026-2027, including projects in Louisiana.
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