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Rebirth: The Scotlandville Branch Library has reopened following more than three years of renovations and expansion. The updated facility provides additional space and resources for students, seniors, families and other community members, including technology, educational materials, study areas and programming. The project represents a multimillion-dollar investment by the East Baton Rouge Parish Library system, with an official ribbon-cutting and rededication ceremony planned for October.
Local flavor hub: Lexus and Jacob Chatagnier have opened Chatagnier Community Market in Gonzales offering locally produced meats, dairy, eggs, baked goods, preserves, gifts and other products from about 60 regional vendors. The market reflects growing interest in local food and small culinary businesses in the region. A grand opening and vendor fair will take place at the location Sept. 19. 225 has the full story.
High prices spur move: President Trump announced that the U.S. will temporarily allow up to 300,000 metric tons of additional ground beef imports over 90 days without higher tariff rates, saying the beef would be sold 25% below current market prices. The move comes as U.S. beef prices reach record highs amid the nation’s smallest cattle herd since the 1950s, with ground beef averaging $6.89 per pound in July, up 10% from a year earlier. The administration has also pursued other measures to lower prices, while ranchers and industry officials argue that rebuilding the domestic cattle herd is the most reliable long-term solution. The Wall Street Journal has the full story.
