LSU working to get more women in upper-management positions

Stacia Haynie, who doubles as the executive vice president and provost for LSU’s A&M...

Metro Council to discuss possibility, logistics of subdivisions requesting building moratoriums

The Metro Council will soon discuss the theoretical possibility of and process for implementing a building moratorium in East Baton Rouge Parish.

Despite delays, Pelican to Mars neighborhood bar still coming to Mid City

After two-and-a-half years of delays, there is still no planned opening date for Pelican to Mars, the pet-friendly Mid City neighborhood bar that has been under construction since early 2019.

Striving for more diverse leadership at LSU

Leadership at the state's flagship institution has been dominated by men, but the university is embarking on an effort to get more women in upper-management positions.

Funding source for new Mississippi River bridge advances to full Senate

An infrastructure bill advanced Monday by the Senate Finance Committee could have major implications...

New outpatient surgery center planned for Picardy Avenue

Plans are in the works for a new outpatient ambulatory surgery center on Picardy Avenue, near its intersection with Bascom Way.

Oasis developer adding gymnastics facility, retail center to Burbank property

Local developer Chris Shaheen is planning to build a gymnastics facility and small retail center on Burbank Drive, on the nearly 5-acre plot of land next to his Oasis recreational development.

Subdivision proposed at Staring Lane and Kings Hill Avenue

A subdivision is being proposed on a 22.5-acre plot of land near Staring Lane and Kings Hill Avenue.

Louisiana sees 6.7% decline in weekly initial unemployment claims

The number of initial unemployment claims filed in Louisiana dropped to 5,573 last week—a...

Light House Coffee seeks approval to serve alcohol

In an effort to maximize sales, Light House Coffee is seeking permission to serve alcohol at its Lee Drive establishment.