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Walmart to remodel 18 south Louisiana stores

Eighteen south Louisiana Walmart stores are scheduled to be remodeled this year as part of the retail giant’s efforts to overhaul more than 650 locations across the U.S.

The work will involve updates such as new signage, expanded online pickup departments and private screening rooms in the pharmacy.

The stores scheduled for remodeling are: the Natchez Drive, Robert Boulevard and Pontchartrain Drive locations in Slidell; the Coursey Boulevard and O’Neal Lane locations in Baton Rouge; 880 N. U.S. 190 and 2800 N. U.S. 190 in Covington; Veterans Memorial Boulevard in Metairie; South Range Avenue in Denham Springs; La. 42 in Prairieville; La. 1 in Port Allen; La. 3089 in Donaldsonville; West Judge Perez Drive in Chalmette; Northeast Evangeline Thruway in Carencro; Ontario Avenue in Bogalusa; Odd Fellows Road in Crowley; La. 70 in Morgan City; and Archbishop Hannan Boulevard in Meraux.

Construction at all of the locations is slated to begin this year and Walmart expects the work to be finished by the end of 2025.

Forte and Tablada acquires Baton Rouge engineering firm

Forte and Tablada has acquired Professional Engineering Consultants, joining two longtime Baton Rouge engineering firms.

Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Both companies were established in the 1960s.

Officials said the purchase will enhance Forte and Tablada’s ability to provide water, sewer, and public utility infrastructure expertise to clients.

The deal gives Forte and Tablada a workforce of 130 staffers, with a focus across engineering and surveying disciplines.