Roundup: LSU library efforts / US economy slows / McDonald’s sales rise 

Bookends: In the wake of much backlash over LSU’s recent $28 million renovation to...

Roundup: Cyber attacks on schools / Amedisys partnership / Plan of government meeting 

 Classroom confidential: Gov. John Bel Edwards has issued an emergency declaration after malware attacks...

USDA sets plans for $16B in aid for farmers 

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is preparing to deploy $16 billion in government funds...

Roundup: Walk-On’s heads to Georgia / Kids Count finds lagging scores / H&E revenues rise

Roster expansion: Baton Rouge-based Walk-On's Bistreaux & Bar recently announced plans to expand throughout...

Growth of US tech jobs slowing 

While U.S. companies continue to vigorously seek new workers, growth in openings for some...

US Sen. Kennedy calls for permanent relief fund for fishing industry

U.S. Sen. John Kennedy and other Gulf Coast legislators are calling for a permanent...

Roundup: Shrimp labeling law enforcement / CAA shelter full / Edwards meets ‘Duck Dynasty’ 

Shellfish signaling: On Sept. 1, the Louisiana Department of Health will begin to enforce...

Private equity’s role in retail slashed 1.3 million jobs, study says

More than 1.3 million Americans have lost their jobs in the past decade as...

Roundup: Report Barry damage / ABC Pelican grads to meet Trump / Local urgent care awarded  

After Barry: Baton Rouge has launched an online survey for residents to report property...

GNC to close as many as 900 stores over the next 18 months

The latest victim of the so-called “retail apocalypse” is health and nutrition chain GNC,...