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From an energy leader to a fashion designer, LSU honors standout alumni
The LSU Alumni Association has named its 2026 Hall of Distinction class, recognizing alumni for their professional achievements and contributions to their industries, communities...
Roundup: Retail sales / Homebuilder sees dip / Apple’s new CEO
Gas prices fuel surge: U.S. retail sales increased more than expected in March as the war with Iran boosted gasoline prices and led to...
Amazon wins round in fight over Shreveport data center
A long-delayed Amazon data center project in west Shreveport is back on track after a Caddo Parish judge dismissed legal challenges that had stalled...
Entry-level market rebounds, but bar keeps rising
After a sluggish stretch, the job market for new college graduates is showing signs of life, The Wall Street Journal writes.
Employers now expect to...
‘LaPolitics’: Aerospace push lacks workforce piece, Nungesser warns
The Legislature is overlooking a key element in its drive to lure major aerospace players to Louisiana, Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser says in the...
Roundup: LSU engineering excellence / Florida’s growth / Jersey Mike’s IPO
Companies, leaders honored: LSU’s College of Engineering honored several businesses and industry leaders at its annual Evening of Engineering Excellence, recognizing major contributions to...
War reshapes oil strategy as companies balance risk and reward
Global oil majors are accelerating investments in new drilling prospects outside the Middle East as geopolitical instability reshapes energy strategy, The Wall Street Journal...
A new player is entering Baton Rouge’s coffee café scene
A new café concept is opening its doors in Baton Rouge, as Le Rêve opens Monday in the Southdowns Village shopping center on Perkins...
Tariff refund portal opens Monday, but getting paid won’t be simple
A refund system for businesses that paid tariffs that the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled President Donald Trump imposed without constitutional authority is scheduled...
Roundup: Nexstar’s acquisition of Tegna / LNG exports / Shreveport donations
Merger hits pause: A federal judge has blocked Nexstar’s $6 billion acquisition of Tegna, halting the creation of what would be the largest local...
Scrimp here, splurge there: Wealthy shoppers redraw their budgets
Affluent Americans are increasingly tightening their budgets on everyday essentials—even as they continue to spend freely on experiences and discretionary splurges, The Wall Street...
Louisiana carbon capture project gets new life with federal funding boost
A major Louisiana carbon capture project is moving forward after the U.S. Department of Energy signaled up to $600 million in potential funding following...
What voters need to know about the state’s new election rules
Louisiana voters will navigate a major shift in election mechanics this May as the state replaces its long-standing “jungle” primary with a closed, party-based...
Louisiana initial jobless claims up sharply from previous week
Initial unemployment claims 04/11/26
Continued unemployment claims 04/11/26
Roundup: $300M tugboat contract / Self-storage demand / Global oil supply
Big energy bet: Woodside Energy has awarded a $300 million tugboat contract to Green Tug Towing tied to its Louisiana LNG project, pushing total...
Fewer jobs, less aid: College grads face a double squeeze
New federal limits on graduate student loans are poised to reshape higher education just as a weak job market pushes more young workers back...
Scott Gaudin: Business owners don’t need a bank. They need a banker.
There is no shortage of banks—there are more than 4,500 nationwide.
There is no shortage of products, platforms or capital in the market today. On...
Deep South Equipment finds natural fit in Lafayette
It's easy to find Deep South Equipment’s Lafayette location; just look for the gorilla. The Louisiana-based equipment dealer and service provider opened at 122...
Roundup: Strait of Hormuz / Ford F-150 recall / Candidate forum
Open for business: Oil prices were falling by more than 10% on Friday, and Wall Street is rallying toward another record after Iran said...
How today’s AI trainers could be tomorrow’s displaced workers
A fast-growing AI startup is betting it can transform—and potentially replace—large swaths of white-collar work by turning professionals into trainers for the very systems...
