Ochsner Health back to requiring masks amid latest COVID surge

Ochsner Health will enforce mask-wearing in all common and patient care areas for employees, patients and visitors, the system announced Friday. 

LSU, Mike the Tiger to star in feature film ‘The Mascot’ to be shot on campus

LSU will play itself in The Mascot, a new scripted film that will shoot at the university this fall, the writer/director says. 

Developer seeking retail for residentially zoned land alongside Sherwood Forest

A developer hopes to attract retail business to a vacant property just east of South Sherwood Forest Boulevard and north of Florida Boulevard. 

Outdoor employers must help their workers beat the summer heat

says keeping workers motivated is the key to getting them to push through the summer heat. 

EBR pay raise proposal gets warm reception from council members

Mayor Sharon Weston Broome’s proposed pay raise for East Baton Rouge Parish employees will add about $17.1 million to annual city-parish spending, the administration says. 

EBR commercial sales volume remains well ahead of 2021

The first half of 2022 saw 280 commercial sales transactions in East Baton Rouge Parish totaling $614.1 million in volume, according to the latest tally compiled by Elifin Realty. 

Celebrity designer Kenneth Brown plans new headquarters at Rouzan

Interior design celebrity Kenneth Brown plans to build a local headquarters at Rouzan. 

Backed by federal funding, Louisiana has opportunity to expand broadband access 

The Louisiana Legislature, with approval from Washington, has set aside $177 million in federal...

Bridging the digital divide

Backed by millions in federal funding, Louisiana has a ‘once-in-a-century’ opportunity to provide affordable broadband access to every corner of the state.

Commercial development in Zachary planned on 130 acres

An investment group has purchased 130 acres in Zachary that it believes is ripe for commercial development.Â