Questions raised over Genesis Energy’s $13M Baton Rouge ITEP application

Multiple questions are being raised over what appear to be controversial property tax abatement...

Long-awaited downtown library to open Friday; here’s a sneak peek

Three-and-a-half years after construction began, the long-awaited downtown library will open its doors to...

Connie Bernard to appear in court in July for alleged 2018 choking incident

East Baton Rouge Parish school board member Connie Bernard, who says she won’t resign...

Trump suspends visas for foreign workers, prompting business backlash

President Trump has temporarily suspended new work visas and barred hundreds of thousands of...

Calls for Connie Bernard’s resignation from school board continue 

Following several days of national media attention over a viral video showing local activist...

Gary Chambers follows viral video with national TV appearance, calling for Baton Rouge to take action

A video showing Baton Rouge activist Gary Chambers Jr. calling out East Baton Rouge...

SellSwipe launches nationwide directory of black-owned businesses  

Local tech startup SellSwipe has launched Shop Black, a nationwide directory of black-owned businesses. It’s...

Louisiana construction workers beginning to see hours increase

Louisiana is among 34 states where construction activity has returned to pre-coronavirus levels, according...

Pixel Dash Studios helps build digital sets for Fox’s ‘The Masked Singer’

Baton Rouge-based Pixel Dash Studios, a Louisiana Technology Park tenant that develops video games...

Reopened at 50% capacity, restaurants get preview of summer sales

It’s been 10 days since Baton Rouge restaurants were allowed to reopen their dining...