Stephanie Riegel is the editor of Business Report.

Growing visual effects business a bright spot for Baton Rouge film industry

While the COVID-19 pandemic shut down film and television production around the country for much of 2020, the local industry saw an uptick in the amount of post-production work that is done here.

B-Unlimited opening first Baton Rouge location near Perkins Road overpass

B-Unlimited, a Fayetteville, Arkansas-based company that manufactures, distributes and retails custom apparel with collegiate...

Secure Shredding grows through partnership with Dunlap Government Solutions

Baton Rouge-based Secure Shredding and Recycling is expanding its regional footprint through a partnership with a new company, Dunlap Government Solutions, which it acquired a minority ownership stake in late last year.

Smart meters coming soon to Baton Rouge downtown streets

The Broome administration has finalized plans for a new downtown parking system that will include new smart meters and kiosks on city streets as well as higher rates that could go into effect later this year.

Phelps Dunbar acquiring Birmingham firm

Phelps Dunbar is growing its footprint in the Southeast with the acquisition of Birmingham,...

Thomas Turner steps down from Turner Industries

Turner Industries has announced the retirement of Thomas H. Turner, its longtime CEO and...

Metro Council holding special meeting to discuss Alton Sterling case

The Metro Council is holding a special meeting this afternoon to discuss the civil lawsuit filed against the city-parish and former Baton Rouge police officer Blane Salamoni on behalf of Alton Sterling's five children, who lost their father in a controversial 2016 police shooting

Riegel: The cost of Baton Rouge ignoring its stormwater problems

Baton Rouge may be upset about its litter problem but it seems to be ignoring an even bigger problem—our Stormwater Management Program which is out of EPA compliance.

Jamaican eatery eyeing Christina’s spot for restaurant move

Royal Taste of Jamaica, the shipping container eatery in Millennium Park that has grown a loyal following over the past year for its authentic Jamaican cuisine, is planning a move to the former Christina’s restaurant in Beauregard Town.

Baton Rouge’s 10 most expensive home sales of 2020

Find out what were the 10 most expensive home sales in the Baton Rouge market in 2020. COVID-19 didn't wreak as much havoc on the high-end market as you might think.