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

JR Ball: Honestly, can we handle the truth?

Baton Rouge leaders are probably being honest but they aren't telling the truth when it comes to the challenges we face.

Carissa Graves joining BRAF as senior administrator

Carissa Graves, the wife of Congressman Garret Graves, has been hired by the Baton Rouge Area Foundation to boost the nonprofit’s philanthropic base. She will join BRAF in a senior role beginning July 1.

JR Ball: Judge’s answer to St. George question is money

The answer to the St. George incorporation question, so far, is "money," which should be surprising to exactly no one.

News alert: Gov. Edwards asked to appear before legislative committee investigating Ronald Greene incident

What did Gov. John Bel Edwards know about the deadly 2019 arrest of Ronald Greene by Louisiana State Police and when did he know it?

JR Ball: The curious case of Bodi White and his Baton Rouge disdain

State Sen. Bodi White works overtime to hamper Baton Rouge projects. Is it because he lost the mayoral race? If so, we're sorry.

JR Ball: A new new bridge over troubled water

Yes, a new new bridge crossing the Mississippi River is vital but like everything else in real estate it's all about location, location, location.

JR Ball: Extracting knowledge and research is our economic future

To overcome the resource curse Louisiana's economic future is inextricably linked to our commitment to knowledge, research and technology.

Scott Wester’s OLOL leadership tenure had its highs and lows

Scott Wester is out as president and CEO of Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, transitioning to a specially crafted role overseeing the execution of the recently announced $170 million partnership with LSU.

JR Ball: Walk-On’s news is another warning for Baton Rouge

The Walk-On’s decision is the latest example of talented, highly educated people either not moving here or leaving Baton Rouge for a hotspot destination.

JR Ball: Excellence starts with actually caring about excellence

What if we held Baton Rouge and the parish that calls the capital city home to the same standards of excellence demanded of our beloved LSU football program?