GET DAILY REPORT FREE
What the reduction in flights serving major US airports has meant for BTR
The Federal Aviation Administration’s mandate to reduce flights nationwide has resulted in an average of one to two cancellations per day at Baton Rouge...
What to expect from next week’s Plan Baton Rouge III community open house
The third and final Plan Baton Rouge III community meeting is slated for next Monday. If you’d like to weigh in on the process,...
This Perkins Road restaurant is closing after eight years
Southfin Southern Poké, Baton Rouge’s first poké restaurant, is serving its final bowls today.
The Perkins Road shop announced on Facebook Friday morning that Nov....
Louisiana initial unemployment claims show little fluctuation
Initial unemployment claims 11/01
Continued unemployment claims 11/01
Louisiana Energy Awards honor Roland Toups, Meta, Entergy and other energy leaders
Turner Industries Chairman Emeritus Roland Toups, Port Fourchon’s Chett Chiasson, Meta, Entergy, and Danos were among the top names in Louisiana’s energy industry honored...
What we know about LSU’s newly split president and chancellor roles
The LSU Board of Supervisors on Tuesday made two key appointments: Wade Rousse as president of the eight-campus LSU system, and James Dalton as...
Labor shortages and tariffs are squeezing homebuilders as costs climb
An ongoing labor shortage and tariffs on building materials continue to weigh heavily on the construction industry as the calendar inches toward 2026.
Danushka Nanayakkara,...
Silicon Bayou reimagined
It’s been a big year for tech in Louisiana.
The landmark announcement last November of Meta’s $10 billion investment to build a data center in...
Taking the lead: Economic developers who shape Louisiana’s growth
A quiet transformation is redefining economic development in Louisiana, as regional organizations assume a more hands-on role in shaping outcomes.
Perhaps no group exemplifies this...
Louisiana’s next frontier: How the RiverPlex MegaPark came together
The sprawling 17,000-acre RiverPlex MegaPark on the west bank of the Mississippi River in Ascension Parish was only a glimmer of a concept nearly...
LSU’s new president has been selected
The LSU Board of Supervisors on Tuesday afternoon selected Wade Rousse to serve as LSU’s next president and James Dalton to serve as the...
Two Capital Region restaurants earn Michelin recommendation
Elsie’s Plate and Pie and the St. Francisville Inn have landed on the Michelin Guide’s inaugural 2025 Recommended List for the American South.
The two...
National penny shortage leaves Louisiana retailers concerned and confused
Louisiana retailers are beginning to feel the effects of a national penny shortage, forcing some businesses to rethink how they handle cash transactions.
The shortage...
Public Service Commissioner: State’s regulatory certainty a lure to investors
Public Service Commissioner Jean Paul Coussan says Louisiana’s stable regulatory structure gives the state a competitive advantage in meeting its electric needs and attracting...
Louisiana sees a further drop in initial jobless claims
Initial unemployment claims 10/25
Continued unemployment claims 10/25
Initiative will help Louisiana businesses navigate the Francophone economy
The Council for the Development of French in Louisiana, or CODOFIL, has launched Exel Louisiane, an initiative designed to help Louisiana businesses and professionals...
New theatrical company to set up shop in former Theatre Baton Rouge space
A new theater company is launching in Baton Rouge, breathing new life into a familiar arts venue.
Mid City Civic Theatre will make its home...
St. George will take over public works operations beginning Saturday
The city of St. George will officially take over its own public works operation on Saturday, marking a milestone for the city.
Until now, residents...
The search for LSU’s next president has been narrowed down to three finalists
LSU’s presidential search committee on Wednesday afternoon narrowed its group of candidates for the university’s top position down to three finalists.
The remaining candidates are:
...
