JR Ball is the former Executive Editor at Business Report and the head lacrosse coach at Louisiana State University.

New Sammy’s concept to open next month at The Oasis

The patio and beach volleyball court at The Oasis mixed-use development on Burbank Drive...

JR Ball: The trench warfare over St. George

So here’s what we know about right now about the St. George incorporation effort: ...

Talk finances before saying ‘I do’

MONEY TALK: A good way for couples to have that first financial discussion, says...

Does your business need a collective-action waiver?

NOTHING NEW HERE: The recent arbitration ruling by the Supreme Court generally mirrors employment arbitration...

JR Ball: Getting priorities straight in Louisiana

Here’s a pretty important conversation we’re not having in Louisiana: What’s the appropriate role...

JR Ball: BRAC’s selective ‘greater good’ love of Baton Rouge

In news shocking to exactly no one, the Baton Rouge Area Chamber and its...

JR Ball: The battle over America’s next great city

Baton Rouge, brace yourself: An ex-pat loyal to the cause has intercepted communiqués indicating...

JR Ball: Baton Rouge embraces #MeOnly movement

There’s an interesting phenomenon playing out here in the next great American city of...

JR Ball: Why is Baton Rouge dedicated to failure?

If we’ve learned anything in Baton Rouge over the past few years, it’s this:...

JR Ball: LSU initiative should tackle poverty

LSU is out to solve the state’s problems. For reasons we’ll get into later, those...