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Meet the retired accountant who joined The Golden Band from Tiger Land
For decades, Kent Broussard had dreamed about joining LSU’s marching band.
But, as dreams far too often go, it fell to the wayside. That is,...
Upon further review: Last year’s labor market was weaker than reported
The U.S. job market was much weaker in 2024 and early this year than originally reported, adding to concerns about the health of the...
Roundup: Bob Mann / New iPhone model / Business optimism
Luncheon speaker: Robert “Bob” Mann, an LSU professor emeritus of mass communication, will speak at the Rotary Club of Baton Rouge on Wednesday afternoon....
How Baton Rouge firm Grace is building a global design powerhouse
What do a resort community in Saudi Arabia, the new Epic Universe park at Universal Orlando and a police station in Zachary all have...
‘LaPolitics’: Louisiana still ranks near the bottom in electing female lawmakers
By Louisiana standards, the Legislature has reached a high-water mark for electing women to office, with 35 serving between both chambers.
When Renee Amar, executive...
Employers brace for biggest health care cost surge in 15 years
U.S. employers are preparing for the sharpest jump in workplace health care costs since 2010, with multiple surveys warning of a nearly 9% average...
Roundup: Oldest local Republican / Wood markets / Boosting LNG exports
Honored for 67 years: Rev. Tommy French, 95―the longest serving member of the Executive Committee of the Republican Party of East Baton Rouge Parish―will...
Climate disasters are driving home insurance to record highs
The cost of insuring U.S. homes has surged to a record high, driven by climate-related disasters and shifting market dynamics, Bloomberg writes.
Average annual property...
Oil execs cash in on Trump’s energy agenda
Oil executives are reveling in Donald Trump’s return to the White House, where they now enjoy unprecedented access and sweeping policy wins, The Wall...
What the economic impact of carbon capture could mean for the Capital Region
Carbon capture, utilization and sequestration is emerging as the cornerstone of Greater Baton Rouge’s economic future.
According to a new report from BRAC, as of...
How home sellers are slowly losing sway in an uncertain economy
Skyrocketing housing values and a shortage of homes on the market gave homeowners the upper hand for years when it came time to sell....
Lawsuits mounting as grassroots groups target Louisiana industry
South Louisiana’s petrochemical industry, ports and local governments are facing a barrage of lawsuits from a small but coordinated network of environmental justice groups,...
Roundup: Oil company lawsuits / OPEC+ / LSU pay raises
Petitioning the court: Chevron and other oil companies are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to move Louisiana parish coastal-erosion lawsuits to federal court, citing...
Ethics board fines Landry $900 for flights to Hawaii
Gov. Jeff Landry has admitted to failing to report 19 instances of free travel he accepted as attorney general and governor, worth more than...
Raising Cane’s stakes a claim in the UK fried chicken race
Baton Rouge’s Raising Cane’s is set to expand into the United Kingdom with its first-ever restaurant, launching in late 2026. The flagship location will...
How Ingrid Williams turned passion into profit behind the lens
It was on a work trip to Nova Scotia that Ingrid Williams bought a camera and started snapping pictures for the first time since...
Roundup: Tailgating tips / Mortgage rate drop / OPEC+ meeting
Geaux Tigers: Heading to campus this weekend? Expect new traffic routes and tailgating rules. With more than 170,000 fans expected in and around Tiger...
Group of GOP ex-lawmakers urges court to uphold section of Voting Rights Act
Thirteen former Republican members of Congress—including former Louisiana Rep. Charles Boustany—are urging the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold Section 2 of the Voting Rights...
What professors in the South say concerns them more than pay
Faculty across the South say political interference—not pay—is now their top concern, Louisiana Illuminator reports.
Of the roughly 4,000 faculty members surveyed in August by...
Baton Rouge brand Sunshine Society expands to 200 stores nationwide
Baton Rouge-based Sunshine Society, a lifestyle brand co-founded by Lexie Polito and Alli Sims, has expanded into 200 stores nationwide and recently joined Bloomingdale’s...
