New board chair: Edgardo Tenreiro, president and CEO of Baton Rouge General, has been named chair of the Louisiana Hospital Association Board of Trustees for a one-year term. He will work with hospital leaders statewide to advocate for hospitals and advance initiatives focused on patient care, workforce development, quality, safety, emergency preparedness and collaboration. Tenreiro brings 30 years of healthcare management experience across several states and has served on numerous community and healthcare boards.
Claw craze arrives: Gotcha Claw Machine Arcade has opened on Siegen Lane, bringing Louisiana a Japanese and Asian-inspired arcade experience filled with claw machines, collectibles, mystery boxes and prizes like PS5s and Nintendo Switches. Founded by X Chen, the Baton Rouge location also features an interactive motion-sensing game room designed to get players moving while having fun. Following the success of its Lafayette location, Gotcha hopes to attract players of all ages. 225 has the full story.
July drop: U.S. existing-home sales fell 1.7% in July to an annual rate of 4.06 million, as high home prices and rising mortgage rates continued to deter buyers. The median home price rose 2% from a year earlier to a July record of $434,100, while limited inventory remained a major challenge with only 4.6 months of supply. First-time buyers accounted for just 29% of sales, well below the historical average of about 40%, highlighting continued affordability pressures in the housing market. The Associated Press has the full story.
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