Area bankers say it’s business as usual, but warn against major cash withdrawals

Despite various local anecdotes and national reports indicating otherwise, some Baton Rouge area banking...

Virus response: Rep Cap paying musicians to perform virtual concerts

Originally wanting to help out a musician friend whose springtime gigs were all canceled,...

Local vendors see ripple effect from wedding cancellations, postponements

The statewide ban on social gatherings of 50 or more people is pushing many...

Businesses should brace for shrinking access to credit

The coronavirus pandemic will not only gut the profits of large and small companies...

Virus response: Curbside Burgers goes back to the future with food truck

Expecting his restaurants to take a major hit from the temporary dining ban, Curbside...

Slow day for Baton Rouge restaurants as dining restrictions become effective

If the past few hours are any indication, the next month could look bleak...

Museums gear for huge financial losses as facilities shut down

As they begin temporarily closing their facilities today in the wake of COVID-19, museum...

Laila Ali: 4 big takeaways

In Baton Rouge last week, the four-time undefeated boxing world champion shared her insights into how professional women can be the best versions of themselves.

Louisiana sees nation’s biggest year-over-year construction job loss in January

Louisiana lost the most construction jobs in the U.S. between January 2019 and January...

LSU issuing prorated refunds for meals, campus housing; student fees TBD

With LSU's decision to cancel in-person classes, the university is refunding students their unused dorm and meal plan payments.