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Average US 30-year mortgage rate surges to 6.32%
The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. surged to 6.32% this week, adding pressure on homebuyers facing sky-high prices and a...
The negative long-term impact of layoffs on companies
While layoffs may be an easy route to a more agile and responsive company operation, the Harvard Business Review warns that the long-term impacts...
Aging in Place: EBR Council on Aging is Providing a More Vibrant Future for...
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As our community’s population ages, the need for robust support systems becomes increasingly vital. The East...
This Denham Springs eatery is going out of businessÂ
The co-branded franchises Roll On In and Buzzed Bull Creamery has closed its doors in Denham Springs.Â
The family-operated Asian fusion franchise and liquid nitrogen...
How Louisiana’s medical marijuana and hemp sectors are adapting
The medical marijuana and hemp industries in Louisiana continue to evolve, even as they must navigate ever-changing laws governing how such products are produced...
The state’s tax burden will be redistributed in Gov. Landry’s plan
While the chief proponent of Gov. Jeff Landry’s plan to reform Louisiana’s tax structure is promoting what he says are some of its more...
Here’s what Hurricane Helene has done to jobless benefits
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits last week jumped to their highest level in a year, which analysts are blaming on last...
Roundup: Carbon capture / Music software launch / Social securityÂ
Next steps: Exxon Mobil said Thursday it has acquired state leases for over 271,000 acres in Texas state waters for an offshore carbon dioxide...
Is U.S. inflation finally under control?
U.S. inflation dropped last month to its lowest point since it first began surging more than three years ago, adding to a spate of...
These AI tools can help with filing your taxes
As people with tax filing extensions prepare for the Internal Revenue Service’s Oct. 15 deadline next week, and others begin to think about next...
Roundup: Milton’s cost / Workers comp rejected / Computer science standards
Insurance nightmare: Milton's insurance costs could match Katrina's $100 billion, according to analysts. Credit rating firm Morningstar DBRS estimates Hurricane Milton could cost insurance...
Mortgage demand declines as interest rates climb
Recent increases in mortgage interest rates have led to a notable decline in demand from both homebuyers and homeowners, CNBC reports.
According to the Mortgage...
Prairieville cake business is reopening as a bakery and coffee shop
Prairieville is getting a new bakery and coffee shop. Cake That, a Prairieville-based custom cake business, is reopening this month after closing in 2020...
A deeper dive into how The Alliance will function
Last week, it was announced that a new nonprofit—The Alliance—had been formed with a stated goal of bolstering Baton Rouge’s small business community.
But how...
Red Stick Schools Guide Helps Families Navigate School Options
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Most employers will tell you that the quality of schools in a community plays a role in their...
Inflation may be easing, but not when it comes to this sector
While inflation is easing across much of the economy, the health care sector has not seen such relief, The Wall Street Journal reports.Â
The cost...
This Louisiana beauty app won $10,000 in a local pitch competitionÂ
BeautyFindr, an app that allows users to request services from beauty professionals, won the Curate Besties Pitch Competition at the Curate Conference this month.Â
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Roundup: Generac / Spirit Halloween / Formosa accident
Generator shortage: Generac Holdings Inc. is running low on portable backup generators after Hurricane Helene and other recent storms knocked out power for millions...
St. George City Council signs off on election districts
The St. George City Council at its meeting Tuesday approved an ordinance establishing five single-member election districts for the city.
The ordinance outlines how the...
These services would be taxed under proposed changes to the state’s tax code
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry's proposal to dramatically rewrite the state’s tax code includes significant income tax reductions, with the revenue being primarily replaced by...
