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What the loss of Theatre Baton Rouge has meant to the arts community
After nearly eight decades of staging community performances, Theatre Baton Rouge has announced its final curtain, 225 reports.
Its 79th season—meant to feature nine shows—ended abruptly in...
Why hydrogen hopes are dimming in Louisiana
Air Products once billed its $4.5 billion hydrogen facility in Louisiana as a bold step toward a cleaner energy future. But, as The Wall...
Roundup: Warner Bros. / Amazon / Former city-parish official sentenced
Two companies: Warner Bros. Discovery will split off cable operations from its streaming service, creating two independent companies. HBO and HBO Max, as well...
Baton Rouge Orthopaedic Clinic acquires former Bluebonnet restaurant property
The Baton Rouge Orthopaedic Clinic has purchased the former Roux 61 Seafood and Grill property to expand its operations.
The clinic purchased the property through...
How conspiracy theories lead to legislation in statehouses
As Louisiana state Rep. Kimberly Landry Coates, R-Ponchatoula, stood before her colleagues in the Legislature, she warned that the bill she was presenting might...
New grads are joining the worst entry-level job market in years
Landing that first job is proving tougher than ever for the class of 2024, Bloomberg reports.
Despite strong resumes, internships and degrees in high-demand fields,...
Roundup: Tate’s appeal for Southern / BP sale unlikely / Tort reform
Call for more funding: Outgoing LSU President William Tate, the first Black president of any SEC university, is calling for more investment in Southern...
State will increase sports gambling tax to subsidize college athletic programs
Louisiana lawmakers have signed off on a new plan to funnel millions in sports gambling tax revenue to college athletic programs across the state—just...
What job applicants are saying about AI hiring processes
As employers increasingly rely on AI tools to streamline hiring, job seekers are navigating a tech-driven process that offers speed—but not always clarity, Fast...
Initial unemployment claims dipped last week in Louisiana
Louisiana's initial unemployment insurance claims decreased for the week ending May 31, according to data released by the Louisiana Workforce Commission.
The state reported 2,131...
What’s next for Livvy Dunne? ‘Everything,’ she says
With her college gymnastics days behind her, influencer and Sports Illustrated swimsuit model Livvy Dunne is moving on with life—but that doesn’t mean she’ll...
Roundup: Lululemon / Cookies by Freddie / Topo Chico recall
Topping expectations: Lululemon beat Wall Street expectations for fiscal first-quarter earnings Thursday, but cut its full-year earnings guidance, citing a “dynamic macroenvironment.” As the...
Campaign finance rewrite is nearing the finish line
A sweeping rewrite of Louisiana’s campaign finance laws is nearing final passage in the state Legislature, with provisions that would expand how politicians can...
Roundup: Super Bowl impact / Used car prices / Interest rate cuts
‘Wildly inflated’: Louisiana leaders this week touted numbers tied to the Super Bowl in New Orleans, claiming the game will yield a $1.25 billion...
Bill in Louisiana Senate aims to eliminate state job protections
State lawmakers are advancing a constitutional amendment that would shift authority over state employee classifications from the Civil Service Commission to the Legislature, potentially...
ALEC FCU members approve merger with Campus Federal Credit Union
Campus Federal Credit Union announced Thursday that its merger with ALEC Federal Credit Union was approved by ALEC FCU members.
With the approval, the two...
What the latest US jobs report is showing
U.S. employers slowed hiring last month, but still added a solid 139,000 jobs amid uncertainty over President Donald Trump’s trade wars.
Hiring fell from a...
Single-family rental firm acquires more lots in Denham Springs development
Chicago home rental company Kairos Living is expanding its presence in Livingston Parish, particularly within the South Haven development in Denham Springs.
Kairos bought six...
‘LaPolitics’: Legislative session is entering its final days
—The final session push: The House and Senate are done for the week but will return for a busy Sunday. Meetings of the House...
How industrial giants in Louisiana are exploring new ways to retain employees
From janitor to apprentice process operator, Tamika Robinson’s story at Dow Plaquemine is a window into how Louisiana’s industrial giants are rethinking workforce development,...
