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Area casino revenues slipped in June after a strong May
Baton Rouge’s casinos experienced a dip in revenue last month after recording their best month of the year in May.
The casinos posted a 9.4% decrease in revenue in June, according to the latest report...
Entergy says it’s ready for this week’s heavy rainfall
As the Capital Region—and much of south Louisiana—braces for this week’s stormy weather, Entergy is ensuring its business and residential customers that it’s prepared for what lies ahead.
In a statement issued Wednesday morning, the...
How the Capital Region residential market performed in June
The Greater Baton Rouge housing market continued its trend of stability in June, yielding gains in inventory and median sales prices that benefited both buyers and sellers.
The latest figures from the Greater Baton Rouge...
Shell Project BlueCat expansion elevates Port Allen to No. 1
Shell Catalysts & Technologies has completed Project BlueCAT, a $121 million expansion that gives its Port Allen facility a second world-leading title. Already recognized as the world’s largest refining catalyst plant, it is now...
‘LaPolitics’: A late entry adds wrinkles to the New Orleans ballot
A few weeks ago, the field for the New Orleans mayoral election seemed to be pretty well set. New Orleans City Councilmember Helena Moreno appeared to be the frontrunner to replace term-limited LaToya Cantrell,...
Business Lunch: The Overpass Merchant’s Thai Peanut Shrimp Salad
The Overpass Merchant
Address: 2904 Perkins Road
Phone: (225) 508-4737
theoverpassmerchant.com
Cuisine: American
Owner: Hufft Marchand Hospitality
Scene: Gastropub in the Perkins Road Overpass District serving elevated bar fare, including homemade pasta, salads and weekend brunch
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It has been nine years...
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A signed non-prosecution agreement in the indictment involving the top contender for the LSU arena project indicates the company pocketed millions of dollars to steer its paying client venues to Ticketmaster without disclosing the arrangement.
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