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Report highlights link between education credentials and wages in Louisiana
The Blanco Public Policy Center at UL Lafayette has released its 150-page report on the relationship between education credentials and employment outcomes, underscoring how...
How scary is the 13th Gate? Check out these haunted house rankings
Baton Rouge-based 13th Gate has been named one of the top haunted houses in North America by HauntWorld.
The local haunted house is one of...
Don Harkey: Businesses face a ‘perfect storm’ in the workforce
Employers in the U.S. are facing a “perfect storm” of workforce challenges—one driven by low employee engagement, demographic shifts and looming retirements.
That’s according to...
Loren Scott predicts 21,600 new jobs for Capital Region over the next two years
The Baton Rouge metro could gain 10,500 jobs next year and another 11,100 in 2027, making the area the fastest growing in the state...
How the Best Places to Work are putting AI to work
Artificial intelligence may be the hottest topic in business, but for the Best Places to Work it’s more than a buzzword—it’s a tool they’re...
Cracking the code of the Best Places to Work
A few years ago, Provident Resources Group couldn’t crack the Best Places to Work list. Instead of giving up, CFO Marla Scannicchio and her...
Meet the first four startups to tap into the new Louisiana Growth Fund
In a Monday afternoon round-table discussion, state economic development officials formally announced the first four companies to receive investments through the newly launched Louisiana...
St. Francisville is expanding the boundaries of its cultural district
The St. Francisville Cultural District is growing.
On Oct. 1, the district’s boundaries will expand along Commerce Street and Burnett Road to include a number...
See where LSU placed on the latest ‘Wall Street Journal’ best colleges list
LSU ranks No. 179 in Wall Street Journal’s 2026 Best Colleges in the U.S. rankings—up nine spots from where the university ranked last year.
Here’s...
Fewer Louisianans filed for unemployment last week
Initial unemployment claims 9/20
Continued unemployment claims 9/20
St. George mayor wants a multiuse sports and events space for the city
St. George Mayor Dustin Yates is pursuing an indoor multiuse sports and community space that he says would improve the quality of life parishwide.
The...
Lee Michaels to expand flagship Baton Rouge location
Aiming to meet rising demand in the luxury watch market, Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry is expanding its flagship Bocage store on Corporate Boulevard.
The retailer...
Area housing market mirrors national move toward balance
U.S. existing-home sales were essentially flat in August as high borrowing costs and tight supply continued to squeeze the lower end of the market,...
Todd Graves is now America’s richest restaurateur
At 22, Todd Graves was confident that a spot serving only chicken fingers would be a hit with LSU students, despite early skepticism from...
This Baton Rouge chef will showcase his talents in the Big Apple next month
Next month, 11 Louisiana chefs will travel to New York City to showcase their talents and promote Louisiana tourism.
The event, called Taste Louisiana in...
These six megaprojects signal an industrial construction surge for Louisiana
Six concurrent megaprojects are set to fuel a significant wave of industrial construction across Louisiana, with labor demand peaking at about 20,500 workers in...
TEDxBatonRouge reveals 2025 speaker lineup for ‘Unseen Currents’
TEDxBatonRouge today announced the full slate of speakers for its 2025 program while also opening public ticket sales for the Nov. 13 event at...
Louisiana named one of the ‘Top 10 States for Doing Business’
Area Development Magazine has ranked Louisiana the No. 9 “Top State for Doing Business” in 2025. This marks the first time the state has...
Barnes & Noble is set to open in Towne Center
Barnes & Noble will open its new Baton Rouge bookstore on Oct. 1 in Towne Center at Cedar Lodge, located across from Ulta, the...
Here’s the latest on Baton Rouge’s planned film-focused charter school
Efforts to establish a new 9-12 charter school with an emphasis on film and digital media in Baton Rouge are forging ahead.
Fallon Buckner Ward,...
