Vermilion Parish senator wants to join the ‘new space race’

In a historic meeting at the Abbeville Rotary Club, nearly 200 residents gathered to seek clarity on a potential aerospace company setting up shop on Vermilion Parish's coast. Senator Bob Hensgens reassured them about the potential for economic growth and involvement in the 'new space race,' sparking excitement and questions about the future of local industry. This development underscores Louisiana's ambitions to become a key player in the burgeoning space sector, with implications for local job creation and technological advancement.