Bush returns to New Orleans today to mark Katrina anniversary

Former President George W. Bush is returning today to New Orleans—the scene of one...

Visit Baton Rouge board votes to reject $75K payment to Miss USA

Visit Baton Rouge will not fork over a final $75,000 payment to the Miss...

Courtyard Marriott developers to try again for a TIF

Since the Metro Council voted last month to deny the creation of a special...

New 120-unit senior care facility planned on Siegen

A Florida-based firm plans to break ground on a new 120-unit senior care facility...

Oil jumps 10% for biggest one-day gain since 2008

Oil soared more than 10% today, its biggest one-day gain since late 2008, lifted...

Baton Rouge attorney jumps into Louisiana insurance commissioner race

Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon has picked up another challenge to his fall re-election bid. The...

Energy company says settlement reached in lawsuit over decade-old Gulf oil leak, but environmentalists say it’s not final

While a New Orleans energy company announced today that it has reached a settlement...

Traffic congestion, delays costing average Baton Rouge motorist $1,262 annually, study says

All those infuriating traffic delays in Baton Rouge aren’t just stressing you out—they’re also...

News roundup: Bayou Cos. plans to spend $39M at Port of Iberia to build new plant, expand operations … US economic growth during second...

Here’s the plan: An Iberia Parish company told the Iberia Parish Council on Wednesday...