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On a day when SWEPCO repair crews were working feverishly to restore power to thousands of Ark-La-Tex residents, the utility's newest power plant began commercial operation.

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The Senior Council of the Greater Shreveport Chamber of Commerce has chosen the recipient of the 2012 Business Leader of the Year award. This year's honoree is Franks Management Company President Bobby Jelks.

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Louisiana U.S. Senator David Vitter talks about Bush-era tax cuts, Obamacare, the economy, energy and the Environment and Public Works Committee.

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There are lots of big changes coming for Pierre Bossier Mall. 

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Kacee Hargrave Kirschvink and Cherie-Ann Nathan are this year's Athena Award winners. The pair has been cited for accomplishments in business and charitable events.

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Seven BHP Billiton Petroleum field offices have now been consolidated into one and the big new building on East Preston Street in Shreveport is now open for business.

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Caddo Parish has achieved a "first" -- the first governmental entity in the state to receive a AAA bond rating from Standard and Poors.

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It may be the world's largest mining company. BHP Billton Petroleum - Petrohawk is so big, it has outgrown its office space in Shreveport.

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North Louisiana Economic Partnership President Kurt Foreman heads north in mid-September to become Executive Vice President of Economic Development at the Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce.

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Today's the day the American Red Cross gets a big check from the Caesars Foundation. Horseshoe Casino & Hotel Assistant General Manager Chad Barnhill is presenting the $50,000 check to Red Cross Executive Director Reid Brau at 2 p.m. at the new Red Cross office at 805 Brook Hollow Drive.

The gift is being given for the Red Cross Capital Camp

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