BREC looking into providing pickleball at tennis, basketball courts

Pickleball, a close relative of tennis and badminton, may be the fastest-growing sport in America, and it’s competing with tennis for participants and real estate.

Proposed settlement in Relief Telemed bankruptcy case scrapped

Parties involved in the Relief Telemed bankruptcy case have agreed to start over on a possible settlement, as court documents shed new light on theft accusations against the former CEO and the company’s challenges.

Soon there will be three … location options for new Mississippi River bridge

The Capital Area Road and Bridge District committee expects to narrow the number of options for a new Mississippi River bridge location from 10 to three at its meeting Friday.

Tax Foundation ranks Louisiana 48th for business sales taxes

The influential Tax Foundation ranks Louisiana 48th for the sales tax component of its State Business Tax Climate Index. 

Children’s hospitals in Baton Rouge, New Orleans to explore partnership

Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Health and Children’s Hospital New Orleans, part of the LCMC Health system, have signed a non-binding letter of intent to explore opportunities to collaborate.

Bill to redraw Central school district threatens proposed subdivision

State Sen. Bodi White’s bill to shrink the Central school district could kill a planned 183-home subdivision that East Baton Rouge Parish officials have approved. 

Tech incubator eyes possible lease at downtown’s State National Life building

The Research Park Corporation, which runs the Nexus Louisiana tech firm incubator on Florida...

Baton Rouge, Gonzales seeking $37M in grants for rail stations

Baton Rouge and Gonzales have filed a joint application seeking $36.95 million in federal dollars for passenger rail stations in each city. 

Amazon fulfillment center expected to open next year

Amazon’s Baton Rouge fulfillment center is on track to be operating by next year,...

Riding the rails to determine needed Baton Rouge-to-NOLA upgrades

A train used to identify rail upgrades needed for passenger service will carry state...