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Evolution of an idea: St. Bruno Bread Co.
Though relatively new to the Baton Rouge baking scene, St. Bruno Bread Co. quickly has become known in culinary circles for its old-world, chemical-free...
Experts warn the validity of US data gathering is at risk
Inadequate funding and controversial measures in a budget bill could threaten what Americans know about themselves through federal data gathering, statisticians and demographers warn...
See what Goldman Sachs executives are saying about the economy
Goldman Sachs Asset Management executives expect the U.S. economy to grow at a slower clip of about 2% in the second half of 2024,...
This 6th District candidate warns ‘we’re in danger of losing America’
Elbert Guillory, a Republican former state senator who’s running for Louisiana’s recently redrawn 6th Congressional District, has a lot of ideas about what’s wrong...
Louisiana: It’s one of the cheapest states to live in
Louisiana’s cost of living for a single person is $41,233, the eighth lowest in the nation, CNBC reports.
The state with the lowest cost of...
How a small team with a vision built an industrial powerhouse in Prairieville
Five years ago, Paola Alvarado had big dreams but no work. She, along with her husband, Luis, and founding member Kerry Ponthier were knocking...
Roundup: Ochsner outage / Record highs / LSU AI research
Blame the hurricane: Ochsner phone numbers are unable to receive calls from AT&T numbers as well as some other cellular providers because of a...
Will Louisiana legislators overturn the governor’s vetoes?
State lawmakers will not overturn Gov. Jeff Landry’s vetoes from the last legislative session, Louisiana Illuminator reports.
More than 80% of members of the House...
Companies need to employ these disciplines to have success with gen AI
Generative AI is all the rage, and with good reason, but determining when—and whether—these tools are really of value requires considerable effort.
As Harvard Business...
Roundup: Lamar / 6th Congressional District / Louisiana Board of Ethics
Earnings: Lamar Advertising Company will release its second quarter earnings report before the market opens on Aug. 8. Lamar will host a conference call...
Fed chair hints that rate cuts could come soon as job market begins to...
The Federal Reserve faces a cooling job market as well as persistently high prices, Chair Jerome Powell said in written testimony Tuesday, a shift...
Progress made on occupational licensing reform in Louisiana, but is it enough?
To many, it’s common sense that occupational licenses be required to practice some highly technical professions—accounting, engineering, home inspection and the like. But when...
’LaPolitics’: Mayoral contests pepper fall ballot
There's going to be plenty of local action at the bottom of the Nov. 5 ballot this fall, with Louisiana's villages, towns and cities...
This Middle East nation is now a key landing spot for Louisiana energy exports
The United Arab Emirates plays a small but pivotal role for Louisiana exporters, and the country’s role as a gateway to the Middle East...
Gymnast and NIL superstar Olivia Dunne returning to LSU for a fifth season
LSU gymnastics senior Olivia Dunne announced via her social media channels on Monday that she will return for her fifth and final season with...
Meet the two EBR Parish superintendent finalists
The final round of interviews for the East Baton Rouge Parish School System’s new superintendent kicked off Monday morning, with a public meet and...
LSU assistant athletic director retires, joins Elite Training Academy
Editor's Note: This article has been updated since its original publication.
Greg Stringfellow has stepped down from his position as assistant athletic director at LSU...
Emergence of AI has CIOs cashing in when it comes to compensation
Thanks to the artificial intelligence boom, compensation for chief intelligence officers is higher in 2024 than ever before, The Wall Street Journal reports.
CIO and...
Roundup: Gas prices / Fed chair to speak / Earnings
On the rise: Regional gas prices rose for the second consecutive week and reached an average of $3.07 per gallon of regular fuel on...
How the accountant shortage is impacting entrepreneurs
Where have all the accountants gone?
The number of people sitting for the Certified Public Accountant exam has plunged by nearly 50% since 1990, according...
