Recovery school district could bring federal money to state

State superintendent of education Paul Pastorek says the work of the Recovery School District...

Business Report Weekly Planner

The Business Report Calendar is open to events of general interest to the Capital...

B.R. firm wins Web design contest

Maxon Media has won a contest to design a new Web site for the...

PAR suggests improvements to public records access

Sunshine Week, a national initiative that highlights the importance of open government and freedom...

Perkins rezoning goes before commission today

A proposal to rezone two lots on Perkins Road for an arts district is...

Stores, food makers compete on retail prices

(AP) -- Retailers, who begrudgingly went along when food makers pushed up prices to...

Couple to marry before Saturday’s parade

Baton Rouge celebrates St. Patrick’s Day on Saturday—three days early—with the Wearin’ of the...

News roundup: Union Tank Car cuts Alexandria staff again … Initial state unemployment claims jump

Exact number of layoffs not known: Union Tank Car Co. says it is cutting...

Local Vespa dealership moves to Corporate

Vespa of Baton Rouge has moved into an old Starbucks Coffee location on Corporate...