A new gravel mine is planned for the Baton Rouge area

If all goes as planned, a new gravel mining operation will open in the Capital Region next year. 

A backyard native plant nursery is relocating near Florida Boulevard

A neighborhood plant nursery has outgrown its backyard roots and is planning to move to a larger space with more visibility and traffic. 

LSU event will bring energy companies, researchers and policymakers together

LSU’s Center for Energy Studies and the Louisiana Board of Regents on Friday will host energy researchers, policymakers and energy companies at an inaugural event focusing on the sector’s future.

Regina Davis has a plan to ‘unlock innovation’ at ExxonMobil

Since Regina Davis was named refinery manager of the ExxonMobil Product Solutions Complex at the start of September, her priority has been to “unlock innovation” within both the facility’s workforce and technology. 

This startup will connect Louisiana home health agencies with staff   

A Baton Rouge native is creating a health care staffing marketplace that leverages technology to provide a better home health experience for freelance clinicians, agencies, and their patients. 

What LSU’s Center for Energy Studies director told a House subcommittee

The director of LSU’s Center for Energy Studies testified before a House subcommittee this...

New north Baton Rouge convenience store offers a unique twist

North Baton Rouge is getting a new convenience store, but with a bit of a twist. It will also be home to a food truck food court.

New Jamaican restaurant coming to Mid City

Louisiana Department of Health Chief of Staff David Timoll plans to open The Jerk Pit, a Caribbean restaurant serving traditional Jamaican cuisine, in what was formerly a dentist’s office on South Foster Drive.

Zippy’s prepares major renovation to patio and outdoor dining space

Zippy’s Burritos, Tacos and More is currently undergoing a major renovation as the Perkins Road taqueria approaches its 22nd year in business. 

New data highlights Louisiana child care industry’s struggles

Louisiana’s child care industry is struggling under rising costs for food and supplies and more than two-thirds of providers are concerned about staff turnover, according to a new report from the Louisiana Policy Institute for Children.