A look at new construction projects and property deals in Ascension Parish

Here are some of the most recent construction project and property transaction listings for...

Roundup: New robotaxis to hit the road / Mortgage rates climb / New WIC system

Zoox receives approval: Amazon-owned Zoox has received temporary federal approval to begin charging for...

Disney says FCC review of ABC licenses threatens free speech

ABC and parent company Disney are challenging the Federal Communications Commission’s review of eight...

The next chapter in the AI data center boom may be in orbit

Researchers and companies are exploring space-based data centers as a way to address the...

Ascension housing market shows strength as buying season drives growth

Ascension Parish’s housing market gained momentum as the 2026 summer buying season began, with...

Sports betting tax dollars begin flowing into Louisiana college sports programs

Louisiana Division I college athletics programs are receiving about $2 million each annually from...

Roundup: Meta Platforms / US jobless claims / Gaming goes green

Data center gamble: Meta Platforms disclosed that it has $279 billion in future lease...

Climate, housing pressures converge as extreme heat strains NOLA resources

As extreme heat intensifies across southeast Louisiana, people experiencing unsheltered homelessness face growing health...

Former LAlumina site moves into permanent closure phase under state oversight

Ascension Parish has completed its role in an interim closure plan at the former...

unCommon Construction brings workforce development model to Baton Rouge

High school students in Baton Rouge could soon have the opportunity to earn income,...