Wait times for COVID-19 test results in Baton Rouge grow as demand surges

Residents can expect up to a seven-day wait to receive results from the drive-thru...

Baton Rouge residential market shifts in February amid growing coronavirus fears

After the Baton Rouge area saw a nearly 20% spike in closed sales during...

Virus response: Baton Rouge biotech firm now producing hand sanitizer

A Baton Rouge-based biotech company has switched gears from making topical dermatology products to...

In cost-cutting move, ‘The Advocate’ goes to four-day workweek, furloughs 10% of workforce

In an effort to keep the “company healthy” amid cuts in advertising, The Advocate...

Audit: LSU lacks written policies covering $4.9M in administrative allowances 

In a report released today, the Louisiana Legislative Auditor found LSU did not have...

Baton Rouge homebuilders are still building

While several industries were turned on their heads this week in response to the...

Area restaurants launch #BetterTogetherBR campaign, rewards

Local restaurant owners have organized a coalition and incentive campaign, called #BetterTogetherBR, to encourage...

First-quarter unemployment tax payments deferred for Louisiana employers

Louisiana employers have received temporary relief from paying their 2020 first-quarter unemployment taxes. Employers will...

Local spas feel impact from social distancing, coronavirus fears

Several Baton Rouge area spas are feeling the impacts from COVID-19 concerns amid calls...

Virus response: Jambalaya Shoppe partners with hotels, apartments on meals

In an effort to keep providing meals and keep her staff employed one Jambalaya Shoppe franchise owner has launched a new program to deliver meals.