Economists: Don’t expect repeat of 2018’s strong job growth

On the heels of a surprisingly strong year for job growth, such gains are...

Baton Rouge area lease deal to spur at least one new test well

Houston American Energy Corp. says it has leased its mineral interest on some 744...

Baton Rouge baby boomers demanding better quality of senior living

When Tom Farrell walks through St. James Place, he sees many of his 240...

Roundup: BR sports boom / Flu cases up / December job growth

For the win: Baton Rouge leaders expect new and returning sporting events to contribute...

Americans have higher hopes for prosperity than peace in 2019

Americans are generally optimistic about the nation's employment levels and stock market performance in...

Louisiana getting nearly $2M in Wells Fargo fake-accounts scandal

As part of a $575 million settlement between Wells Fargo and attorney generals from...

‘Business Report’ 2019 Business Awards & Hall of Fame honorees announced

Business Report and Junior Achievement this morning announced the individuals and companies to be...

Roll call: Retailers that went bankrupt in 2018

More than a dozen retailers—including major department store chains, mattress sellers and shoe companies—filed...

Roundup: Flood warnings / Louisiana schools get $8M / King cake season

 It’s raining, it’s pouring: Much of an already saturated Louisiana is under a flash...

Oh ‘frack:’ Oil wells not producing as predicted

Thousands of shale wells drilled in the past five years are pumping less oil...