Baton Rouge-to-New Orleans passenger rail not derailed by gas tax failure

Louisiana officials say the failed gas tax increase that would have raised hundreds of...

New Long Farm tenants aiming for late summer openings

Three commercial tenants are scheduled to open at Long Farm in the coming months...

🔒 Louisiana Legislature likely to keep one-cent sales tax hike, Dardenne says

Louisiana is almost certain to retain its distinction of having the nation’s highest sales...

🔒 Minimum wage earners in Louisiana must work 74 hours a week just to afford a one-bedroom rental, study says

If you’re earning minimum wage in Louisiana, you have to work 74 hours a...

Captain D’s to open Government Street location next month

Nashville-based Captain D’s plans to have two more locations open in the greater Baton...

Will a new transit hub in north Baton Rouge help turn CATS around?

The head of the Capital Area Transit System expects to spend more than $1...

Virtual reality: The next big thing for business

Virtual reality is increasingly becoming a viable technology for businesses and realtors showcasing properties—as...

Judge tosses COA director’s restraining order request

A Baton Rouge city judge today threw out a restraining order request filed by...

🔒 Legislature could ‘punt’ on budget issues, Dardenne says

Two weeks into the legislative session, the governor’s chief budget official suggested today there...

Newsmaker of the Week: Patrick Mulhearn

Patrick Mulhearn took the helm of Celtic Studios nearly eight years ago during the...