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Get details―and share your views―on Louisiana’s transportation plan 

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development launched today a statewide transportation plan website dedicated to sharing information and seeking public input on transportation...

​​Marucci Sports sold for $572M

Baton Rouge’s Marucci Sports, best known for its baseball bats popular among Major League players, has been sold again, this time for $572 million.  Connecticut-based...

Mary Bird Perkins gets $2.3M grant to take cancer screenings to barbershops

The United Health Foundation today announced a three-year, $2.3 million grant partnership with Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center meant to increase access to prostate...

Economic surprise: US GDP grows 4.9% in Q3 

The nation’s economy expanded at a robust 4.9% annual rate from July through September as Americans defied higher prices, rising interest rates and widespread forecasts of a recession to spend at a brisk pace.

Sweet Baton Rouge moves to Perkins Rowe

After three years in Electric Depot, Sweet Baton Rouge is moving its shop to Perkins Rowe. 

A deep dive into artificial intelligence: Find these resources in EBRPL’s digital library

Sponsored by the East Baton Rouge Parish Library Artificial intelligence has long been the plot of science fiction novels and horror movies, but today, it...

What am I missing without managed IT?

Sponsored by Genesis 360 Genesis 360 has built a solid reputation in the construction sector, and the company’s IT division is also growing tremendously. Its...

Get ready for flu season

Sponsored by East Baton Rouge Emergency Medical Services Flu cases in the United States are expected to rise in the coming weeks, and certain groups...

What all women should know about gynecologic cancers

Sponsored by Woman’s Many of us know we should conduct a breast self-exam every month, get a colonoscopy when we turn 45 or go see...

Childhood obesity matters: Here’s what Pennington Biomedical is doing to fight this disease that...

Sponsored by LSU’s Pennington Biomedical Research Center September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month. Childhood obesity is when a child is well above a healthy...

Roundup: Apple security / School meals / Home prices rise

Update available: Apple released a significant security update for iPhones and iPads on Thursday to address security vulnerabilities in the devices’ system software. The...

Publisher Briefing: LSU’s momentum

In the September edition of the Business Report, our cover story zeroes in on LSU’s pioneering role in NIL (name, image, and likeness) for...

Here’s what sets StretchLab Towne Center apart from the competition

Sponsored by StretchLab Towne Center StretchLab Towne Center, a locally owned, one-on-one assisted stretch studio located along Jefferson Highway, is proud to be celebrating one...

Prepare for medical emergencies during hurricanes by following these tips from EMS

Sponsored by East Baton Rouge Emergency Medical Services Securing your home is important during hurricane season, but so is being prepared for medical emergencies. During...

See what steps colleges are taking to stop student-athletes from gambling

University of North Carolina junior tight end John Copenhaver gets a group text message from his university pointing out the latest betting scandal or reminding him of the importance of not violating rules against betting on sports.

How a potential ExxonMobil advanced recycling facility could attract more investment in the Capital...

Sponsored by ExxonMobil Artificial turf fields past their lifespan that previously were sent to landfills are now being broken down to their molecular components and turned into new products through advanced recycling. ExxonMobil operates one of the largest...

Health Tip of the Week, sponsored by Baton Rouge General: Do I need a...

  If left unchecked, sleep disorders can cause dangerous daytime drowsiness and serious health conditions like cardiovascular issues, high blood pressure, diabetes, stroke and depression....

LSU football looking for more transfer stars to step up this season 

Winning championships has become common practice for LSU recently. 

What is mindfulness, and how can you incorporate practices that benefit you & your...

Sponsored by the East Baton Rouge Parish Library In the hustle and bustle of today’s world, it can be nearly impossible to clear your mind...

Scientists studying biological origins of obesity look to newborns for clues

Sponsored by LSU’s Pennington Biomedical Research Center Scientists at LSU’s Pennington Biomedical Research Center are studying babies as young as two weeks old to learn more...