America’s infrastructure might not be as bad as it seems

The talk in Washington these days leaves little doubt that our country’s roads, bridges,...

Construction firms turn to tech amidst labor shortage

As a labor shortage continues to squeeze construction companies—four out of five report difficulties...

BP oil spill settlement could help Louisiana’s state bird

Audubon Louisiana wants more than $1.4 billion of the settlement money from BP's Deepwater...

‘225 Dine:’ Where to pick up Valentine’s Day treats

Valentine’s Day is tomorrow, and Baton Rouge bakeries and restaurants are gearing up for...

Small businesses pare back economic outlook

Small business optimism dropped for the fifth straight month in January, according to closely-watched...

Roundup: LABI board appointments / Local lawyer awarded / Energy predictions  

New chair: LABI, at its annual meeting today in Baton Rouge, formally announced its...

Insurance commissioner’s race heats up

Tim Temple is putting his money where his mouth is, announcing Tuesday he has...

400,000 acres in Austin Chalk, Louisiana-Mississippi stack up for grabs

Amelia Resources is offering of 400,000 net acres in the Louisiana-Mississippi Austin Chalk and...

More employers launch high-tech wellness programs, sparking privacy concerns

Across the U.S., more employers, out to control ballooning health-care costs, are handing out...

Roundup: Downtown Schlittz re-vamp / Gov. Edwards spent $100K in Israel / Emerge’s new members

Bought: Walk-On's co-founder Jack Warner has bought back popular downtown restaurant Schlittz & Giggles,...