BRPD claims more than $600,000 in June overtime patrolling protests

Baton Rouge Police Department officers claimed nearly 12,000 hours worth of overtime in June...

Despite stalled recovery, city-parish says budget shortfall hasn’t grown

Counties and parishes across the nation are expecting a $202 billion impact to budgets...

See who has qualified so far for the upcoming election

The qualifying period for Louisiana’s November election opened today with the races for president,...

Apartments next to LSU Nicholson Gateway sold to NOLA investors

The Ivy Courtyard Apartments, near the Nicholson Drive and Chimes Street intersection, has been...

Hilton Capitol Center files notice for nearly 100 layoffs

The Hilton Capitol Center, located on Lafayette Street downtown, has filed a WARN notice...

Gov. John Bel Edwards announces extension of phase two restrictions

Gov. John Bel Edwards today announced he is extending Louisiana’s phase two restrictions an...

Newk’s Eatery shutters restaurant by LSU North Gates

Amid the continuing uncertainty surrounding the restaurant industry during the pandemic, Newk’s Eatery has...

Local congressmen return to DC as boost in jobless benefits nears an end

The Baton Rouge-area congressional delegation returns to Washington, D.C., this week as the legislators consider...

Planning Commission to consider several residential requests

The Planning Commission is set to consider several requests tied to planned residential developments...

Louisiana jobless rate drops to 9.7% for June

Louisiana was among 42 states in the nation that added jobs last month as...