The soprano Danielle de Niese finds herself always a bit dressed up, even on casual days.

The buzz throughout Bogalusa has been almost palpable for the past year since Mayor Charles Mizell and the sitting City Council brought a new enthusiasm and determination to revitalize the city and improve its prospects.

Paula’s Donuts and consulting firm RV Rhodes were approved for sales tax abatements Thursday by the Clarence Industrial Development Agency to support their new projects in town.