Alford: Louisiana’s US Senate candidates on their own in race to Nov. 8 primary

With so many candidates running for the U.S. Senate in Louisiana—two dozen total—both of...

US dollar zooms to 7-month high

The U.S. dollar is finding a second wind in 2016. As CNNMoney reports, America's greenback...

Education summit to focus on graduating black males in Baton Rouge

An upcoming education summit will serve as launching pad for the development of a...

Regions bank acquires First Sterling Financial

Birmingham-based Regions Bank announced this morning it has acquired New York-based First Sterling Financial,...

More job losses predicted for struggling Gulf oilfield, economist says

Despite new platforms coming online through 2017, the Gulf of Mexico oilfield will not...

Louisiana delegation will lose clout in next Congress

No matter who wins House and Senate races this Election Day in Louisiana, the...

Riegel: Rethinking the Baton Rouge airport

In the wake of Anthony Marino’s announcement that he’s stepping down Oct. 14 from...