Louisiana’s 7.1% May unemployment rate higher than US average

Louisiana’s unemployment rate totaled 7.1% in May, significantly above the national average of 5.8%,...

Richard Lipsey: Money isn’t solution to panhandling problem

The problem with aggressive panhandling and trash on Rieger Road, near the busy commercial...

Federation of Greater Baton Rouge Civic Associations urges city-parish to immediately address drainage issues

In response to last month’s flooding event, the Federation of Greater Baton Rouge Civic...

Ralph & Kacoo’s parent company awaits offer from city for Bluebonnet property

The fate of Ralph & Kacoo’s remains in flux as the restaurant’s parent company,...

Planning Commission considering several south Baton Rouge developments

Plans for the LaRosa development, @Highland, The Lakes at Harveston and the Great Hearts...

Great Hearts charter school to join Harveston development

Great Hearts, the classically oriented charter school that’s been narrowly approved by the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board, will open its doors in Harveston.

Baton Rouge riverboat casino revenues up 242% from prior May

With pandemic-era regulations lifted, Baton Rouge’s three riverboat casinos saw revenues increase approximately 242% in May compared to the year prior.

Baton Rouge airport sees 420% year-over-year increase in May passengers

The Baton Rouge Metro Airport in May saw its highest monthly passenger count since...

Nielsen introduces new metric for streaming industry

Nielsen on Thursday introduced a new metric for measuring how many people watch streaming...

Joe’s Grill to open in old Louie’s Cafe building

A restaurant called Joe’s Grill has moved into the old Louie’s space on West...