Teche Electric Supply buys Reulet Electric

Lafayette-based Teche Electric Supply bought Reulet Electric Supplies, a commercial, utility and industrial electric supplier on Airline Highway, Teche Electric announced today. 

Vaccine mandate still not likely at LSU

It doesn’t appear LSU students will face a vaccine mandate when they return to classes this fall, even as the delta variant is causing a fourth COVID-19 spike in the state.

Baton Rouge restaurant workers going back to masks

The masks are back on at some Baton Rouge restaurants as the delta variant...

What limiting elective surgeries means for Our Lady of the Lake

Our Lady of the Lake is postponing some elective surgeries for the next three weeks in order to slow its surgery schedule and keep as many beds free for the growing number of COVID-19 patients entering the hospital. 

Coach O talks NIL rules, SEC expansion and COVID-19

The NCAA’s new name, image and likeness rule is good for LSU football and its players, as long as it is handled the right way, coach Ed Orgeron said at Wednesday’s Rotary Club luncheon. 

Local festivals and events going forward for now amid COVID-19 spike

While the rise in COVID-19 cases in Baton Rouge in recent weeks could threaten many local festivals and events, downtown organizers plan to carry on with plans until they are told otherwise.

Sushi Masa owner opens seafood restaurant at Mall of Louisiana 

Raymond Wang, owner of local sushi restaurant Sushi Masa, and business partner Ryan Chen have brought their new seafood concept, Old Captain Juicy Seafood and Bar, to the mall of Louisiana. 

How local firms are dealing with latest COVID surge 

Louisiana saw more than 7,500 new cases of COVID over the weekend as the country continues to deal with a fourth spike of the virus. But in Baton Rouge, white-collar businesses differ when it comes to what to require and when to require it in order to slow the spread.

Delaware real estate investment trust buys Fresenius Kidney Care

Four Springs Capital Trust, a Delaware-based real estate investment trust, bought Fresenius Kidney Care on Mancuso Lane for $6.2 million on Monday. 

Search for DDD executive director has slowed, board chair says

The Downtown Development District has been searching for a new executive director since the death of longtime leader Davis Rhorer in March. Now, board chair Melanie Montanaro says the search has slowed as commission members and city workers needed to assist in the search have been on summer vacations.