Pennington conducting trial to see if Moderna’s COVID vaccine is safe for children

Pennington Biomedical Research Center today announced it is conducting its first vaccination trial, participating in testing the safety and effectiveness of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine for children under 12 in a phase three clinical trial.

South Louisiana ports partnering to request federal aid 

Several south Louisiana ports have joined together to request federal assistance in recovering from Hurricane Ida, which damaged port infrastructure, waterways and communities, according to an announcement from the Port of New Orleans. 

Most Baton Rouge residents are concerned about climate change, though party lines still divide 

A growing number of Baton Rouge residents believe that storms are becoming more fierce and want the government to take action to mitigate the effects of climate change.

JR Ball: The tax grab that was passed just before Ida blew through 

It is important to remember that just days before Ida roared ashore the Metro...

APTIM gets $25M federal ocean energy management contract 

Baton Rouge-based APTIM has been awarded an $25 million contract from the U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management.

Survey shows most Baton Rouge businesses impacted by power outages 

The Baton Rouge Area Chamber today released an analysis of responses to its Hurricane...

Roundup: I-10 lane closure / Phillips 66 refinery / LSU WR inks NIL deal 

Traffic slowdown: The center and right lanes of Interstate 10 West on the new...

LSU gets $1.25M grant for high-tech film production program 

Louisiana Economic Development is awarding LSU a $1.25 million grant over five years to launch a cutting-edge virtual production and emerging media filmmaking program. 

Bardwell Homes buys 33 lots in Inniswylde subdivision 

Baton Rouge-based Bardwell Homes purchased 33 lots in the Inniswylde subdivision off  Bluebonnet Boulevard...

Skyhawk merges with Texas company

Baton Rouge-based technology and security services company Skyhawk today announced it has merged with...