Record number of colleges stop requiring the SAT and ACT 

More and more families, colleges and a few elected officials are increasingly questioning the...

Roundup: US mortgage rates fall / Community service award / Drought continues 

Dropping: U.S. long-term mortgage rates fell this week amid continued uncertainty about the economy's...

E-commerce drives growing demand for small warehouses 

Demand for smaller warehouses is soaring as e-commerce and the push for faster delivery...

Roundup: St. George pension payments / Germany’s LNG terminal / Myrtle Grove opens 

Voted: The Metro Council agreed Wednesday to amend the city-parish’s retirement ordinances, which will...

How to better leverage your alumni network 

Almost every professional knows it’s a good idea to leverage your alumni network. After...

‘Business Report’ Publisher: Joe Biden meet Edwin Edwards; Oct. 12 endorsements  

Hunter Biden, son of presidential candidate Joe Biden, reminds Business Report Publisher Rolfe McCollister...

Barry caused oil production to fall 330,000 barrels in July 

The evacuation of oil platforms in the Gulf of Mexico during Hurricane Barry caused...

Justice Department issues guidelines for companies inability-to-pay claims

The U.S. Justice Department on Tuesday issued guidance for federal prosecutors to use in...

Republicans target Democrat, Independent incumbents in La. races 

While the gubernatorial campaign has held center stage for much of this campaign season,...

Roundup: Downtown traffic / AgCenter entrepreneurship workshop / LRA event  

Warning: Several large events are taking place downtown on Thursday and Friday, including a...