As Harveston begins second residential phase, Mike Wampold remains bullish on commercial

Work has expedited on the second residential phase of Harveston, Mike Wampold’s planned community at Nicholson Drive and Bluebonnet Boulevard, as his commercial plans pick up speed.

LSU campus workers union urges halt of face-to-face activities systemwide

The United Campus Workers of Louisiana labor union is calling on LSU leaders to immediately halt face-to-face activities to slow COVID-19 spread.

The working parents dilemma

A reality of pandemic-related virtual schooling is Baton Rouge working parents struggling to balance job demands with providing care for their children.

Construction on south branch library in Rouzan expected to begin in early 2021

The team working on the planned library in Rouzan is asking the Metro Council to approve a contract for its preferred architectural design team, and hopes to start construction in early 2021.

LSU’s number of COVID-19 cases could be much higher than official reports

The number of COVID-19 cases among LSU’s student population may be much higher than the 229 the university is currently reporting.

Baton Rouge brokers launch Louisiana affiliate of Liberty Business Exchange

Liberty Business Exchange, a Dallas-based association of business brokers, is expanding its consulting services to the Baton Rouge area through a new Louisiana affiliate business called GPS Business Brokers, headquartered at the Louisiana Business and Technology Center in the LSU Innovation Park.

After 5-month hiatus, discussions resume over Baton Rouge’s 5G cell tower ordinance 

Discussions surrounding a draft ordinance that would regulate the placement of 5G cell towers in Baton Rouge have picked up over the past month, following a five-month hiatus triggered by the pandemic.

For Margo Bouanchaud Hayes, playing by the rules is key

Everything about serving has changed, but this entrepreneur is adapting.

NexusLA launches virtual event series to improve equity in entrepreneurship

NexusLA has launched a virtual event series in an effort to provide “a platform...

Baton Rouge area adds jobs in July, but sees steep year-over-year losses

Baton Rouge’s not seasonally adjusted unemployment rate totaled 9.1% in July, down from 9.6%...