Steve joined the Business Report team in 2010, and has since served as a staff reporter, online news editor and executive editor. He's currently managing editor. He was previously a reporter at The Vicksburg Post, Florida Keys Keynoter and Tri-Parish Times.

Louisiana has nation’s fourth-highest obesity rate among US states, report says

Since 1990, the obesity rate among adults in Louisiana has skyrocketed from 12.3% to...

East Baton Rouge Parish posts largest first quarter wage gain of Louisiana’s biggest parishes

The average weekly wage in East Baton Rouge Parish rose by 3.1% to $942...

LSU among just 24 FBS schools whose athletic programs turned a profit in 2014

College sports is big business in the United States. But if the vast majority...

Greater Baton Rouge Association of Realtors picks up vacant lot next to Perkins headquarters

The Greater Baton Rouge Association of Realtors has purchased a vacant lot adjacent to...

Metro Council to consider brewpub and alcohol tasting ordinances

A pair of separate ordinances that would clear the way for brewpubs and microdistilleries,...

Baton Rouge riverboat casinos see winnings fall in August

Baton Rouge’s three riverboat casinos collectively saw their winnings fall by 4.3% in August...

Louisiana Sheriff’s Association torn on endorsement in governor’s, insurance commissioner’s races

The Louisiana Sheriff’s Association on Wednesday made endorsements in five statewide races, but it...

Blue Rose Café to reopen in former site of Willie’s Restaurant on Cloverland

The Blue Rose Café, which had operated from space within The Courtyard Gifts and...

Le Creolé moving from Highland Road location, Shucks! to move in

Popular restaurant Le Creolé will move from its current location off Highland Road to...