Four ways to protect your small business from cyberattacks 

Before you can effectively protect your business from cyberthreats, you should have a complete understanding of your current ecosystem of online computer operations.

Greater Baton Rouge State Fair moving to Gonzales after 50 years 

After more than 50 years of hosting the Greater Baton Rouge State Fair in Louisiana's capital city, organizers plan to move it

IBM funding new cybersecurity center at Southern University 

Six historically Black universities in five Southern states, one of them Southern University in Baton Rouge, will be getting the first IBM cybersecurity centers aimed at training underrepresented communities, the company announced this week. 

Keeping schools out of NIL dealings opened the door for boosters  

By trying to limit how much schools can help college athletes cashing in on their fame, the NCAA seems to have inadvertently opened the door for boosters to get a foothold in a burgeoning market.

US initial jobless claims rise slightly 

The number of Americans applying for jobless aid ticked up slightly last week but the total number of Americans collecting benefits remains at its lowest level in more than five decades.

Ochsner giving LSU Eunice money to expand nursing programs  

An Ochsner hospital is giving LSU Eunice $698,000 to expand allied health programs and...

Inflation slows in April after reaching 40-year high in March

Inflation slowed in April after seven months of relentless gains, a tentative sign that price increases may be peaking while still imposing a financial strain on American households.

Appeals court to hear arguments on legality of Biden’s lease sales suspension

A federal appeals court in New Orleans will hear arguments today about whether President Joe Biden legally suspended new oil and gas lease sales shortly after taking office because of climate change worries.

Recession fears grow, but what are its chances and how soon would it happen? 

Inflation is at a 40-year high. Stock prices are sinking. The Federal Reserve is...

Revenue Estimating Conference projects higher tax revenue for Louisiana

Higher tax revenue is helping add $350 million to Louisiana’s general fund budget for...