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The Fed’s favorite inflation gauge shows things are still improving 

The Federal Reserve's preferred measure of inflation fell last month in another sign that price pressures easing in the face of the central bank's interest rate hikes.

Stories to remember from 2023

10. The LSU lakes project finally began  The $32 million first phase of the long-awaited University Lakes Project began after the U.S. Army Corps of...
Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge

Arts council to begin its search for a new leader next week

The Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge will release its job notice next week to replace outgoing President and CEO Renee Chatelain, says Todd Sterling, board chair. 

Thomas Morse Jr. chosen as chief of Baton Rouge Police Department  

After months of searching for outgoing Baton Rouge Police Chief Murphy Paul’s replacement, Mayor Sharon Weston Broome announced her pick: Thomas Morse Jr.

Louisiana residents rank among the least likely to start a small business in 2024

According to a recent study conducted by The Small Business Blog, Louisiana ranks ninth among states where residents are least likely to start a new business in 2024.

Where to find coworking spaces around Baton Rouge 

The number of coworking spaces in Baton Rouge has grown quickly over the past few years, offering meeting rooms, lounges and recording studios to those who want to get out of their home offices.

Here are the economic risks facing small businesses next year

After years of bumps, things are looking up for the American economy—but there are still risks on the horizon for business leaders, Inc. reports. 

Sports betting tax collections decline in November

Sports wagers continued to rise in Louisiana in November, though a low win percentage and promotional deductions cut tax collections from the month prior.

Stories to remember from 2023: The LSU lakes project finally began 

The $32 million first phase of the long-awaited University Lakes Project began after the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers gave the go-ahead in June.  The...

Flying or driving this weekend? Here’s the latest on expected holiday traffic 

Travel over Christmas and New Year's tends to spread out over many days, so the peaks in the U.S. are likely to be lower than they were during the Thanksgiving holiday. That is making airlines and federal officials optimistic.

The Queen continues to drive gains in Baton Rouge casino industry

While two of Baton Rouge’s casinos saw dips in revenue during November, the recently reopened and rebranded The Queen Baton Rouge is helping drive...

‘Smash-and-grab’ robberies fuel new laws, but critics question the need 

Even before Virginia lawmakers passed a tough new law against organized retail crime earlier this year, Bradley Haywood, a public defender in Arlington, Virginia, challenged the rationale.

Job landscape to shift further next year, so here’s what you need to know 

Roles are rapidly shifting across multiple industries and company leaders will need to keep up in 2024, Inc. reports. 

How the US economy surprised the experts in 2023  

In a year full of big numbers, with strong gains for stocks and even more fantastic flights for crypto, it was one shrinking number that superseded all.

Stephen Toups: Communication is key to leading through change

Navigating a company through periods of change can be challenging for even the most seasoned business leaders, but embracing that change is often essential...

Louisiana farmers are watching and waiting as drought persists  

Every area of Louisiana still is experiencing drought, even though some corners have seen conditions ease a bit after much needed rains. Producers are...

From AI and inflation to Elon Musk and Taylor Swift, the business stories that...

The tide turned against inflation. Artificial intelligence went mainstream—for good or ill. Labor unions capitalized on their growing might to win more generous pay and benefits. Elon...

State gets $88M loan to connect La. 1 and La. 415 in Port Allen

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development has secured an $88.3 million federal loan to support a $268 million project aimed at linking La....

Local real estate online platform Falaya expands reach to Texas 

Baton Rouge’s Falaya, an online home-selling platform previously known as Unlock’d, has expanded into Texas. 

BASF completes expansion at Geismar plant

BASF has completed its capacity expansion for key specialty compounds manufactured at its Geismar plant, Chemical Engineering Online reports.