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‘LaPolitics’: GOP weighs endorsement in 6th District
Elbert Guillory of Opelousas says he was "born an underdog," so his latest bid for elected office—this time for the new 6th Congressional District—should...
State surgeons general play a delicate role as public health becomes political
In May, Louisiana joined Arkansas, California, Florida, Michigan and Pennsylvania in having an official state surgeon general, but questions remain what the Louisiana surgeon...
This retired doctor just bought lots off Nicholson Drive
Retired plastic surgeon John Williams purchased four lots in Alvarez Construction’s Highcroft townhome community for $1.2 million, according to a deal filed Wednesday with...
Roundup: Louisiana’s largest casino project / Economic indicators / Death Valley
Gaming industry: Cordish Gaming Group continues to build out its senior management team at Louisiana's largest new casino project in Bossier City, which the...
How and when will Louisiana judges get their five-figure stipend?
Questions remain about how a one-time, five-figure stipend Louisiana judges are set to receive will be disbursed.
At issue is Act 775, which began as...
Everything you need to know about Real IDs in Louisiana
Beginning May 7, 2025, anyone over the age of 18 who plans to fly domestically, access certain federal facilities or enter nuclear power plants...
See where Louisiana ranks on Top States for Business
Louisiana came 47th in CNBC’s annual Top States for Business ranking, placing only higher than Alaska, Mississippi and Hawaii.
The media outlet ranks states each...
Roundup: Pearl River map turtle / Hurricane Beryl / US unemployment
Protected species: The Pearl River map turtle had its day in court—and won. After 14 years and multiple lawsuits, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife...
Louisiana isn’t the only state agreeing to home insurer demands
Home insurers are pushing for big rate increases and weakened consumer protections—and increasingly getting what they ask for, The Wall Street Journal reports.
Nationwide, state...
FranU purchases property near St. Francis Hall
Editor's note: This story has been updated since its original publication to reflect that FranU purchased the property behind where the newly built St....
Louisiana legislators grill DOTD over communication and funding issues
Legislators questioned Department of Transportation and Development officials Wednesday on the communication, timing and funding of their services, The Center Square reports.
The Transportation, Highways...
A new Korean corn dog spot is set to open on Highland
Two Hands Corn Dogs, a national Korean corn dog chain that got its start in California in 2019, is set to open its first...
US consumer prices fall for the first time in more than four years
Inflation in the U.S. cooled in June for a third straight month, a sign that the worst price spike in four decades is steadily...
How to have a peaceful return to work after vacation
The first day back at work from a restorative vacation can be daunting. From the accumulating emails in your inbox to the endless projects...
Roundup: K-9 police grant / Voting accessibility / Jim Nasium
K-9 cop: AKC Reunite, a nonprofit pet microchip identification and recovery service provider, announced that it has awarded one of its 2024 grants through...
This company just bought industrial property in Geismar
A Delaware-registered company purchased property in the Gateway Industrial Park in Geismar, according to a deal filed Tuesday with the Ascension Parish Clerk of...
How much confidence does LSU’s faculty and staff have in leadership? Not a lot
Less than half of faculty at Louisiana’s flagship university reported feeling confident in their senior leadership to make the right decisions for the institution,...
A new logistics park is being developed in Ascension Parish
Two Louisiana-based firms—JRE Capital and Ratcliff Development—are partnering to develop a new logistics park on 186 acres of farmland in Geismar.
Located along Interstate 10...
Will the cooling US job market trigger interest rate cuts?
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Wednesday reinforced a message that the Fed is paying growing attention to a slowing job market and not...
Barnes & Noble announces opening date for Denham Springs store
National book retailer Barnes & Noble is opening its Denham Springs store on Wednesday, July 17, the company announced Wednesday morning.
The store is in...
