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Average long-term U.S. mortgage rates jumped again this past week, reaching their highest level since March 2020, just as the coronavirus pandemic was breaking in the U.S.

To keep pace with growth in the parish, the new, $31.5 million Ascension Parish Courthouse was designed for enhanced security and more courtrooms.  

Enrollment in Louisiana two-year and four-year public universities fell between fall 2020 and fall 2021, but private colleges saw a significant jump.

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose last week to the highest level since mid-November, but still low by historical standards.

Job growth remains strong across all sectors in the Capital Region, according to the Baton Rouge Area Chamber’s latest monthly economic indicator report, which examines and analyzes the state of the regional economy.  

The upcoming tax filing season is shaping up to be a chaotic one, CNBC reports.  National Taxpayer Advocate Erin M. Collins released a report today...

Ten companies are seeking a share of $90 million in public funding to help them bring broadband internet access to unserved areas in the Capital Region. 

The omicron variant continues to fuel an increase in coronavirus cases in Louisiana. The state health department reported a new single-day high for COVID-19 cases with 17,592, eclipsing a record set last week by nearly 2,800.

Brees shared his thoughts on teamwork in football and in business in the January episode of the 21st Century Business Forum

The new year failed to bring an end to supply shortages for grocery stores, and, for some, the problems have only gotten worse.

An East Baton Rouge Parish Metro Council member wants to require open businesses that operate drive-thrus to serve pedestrians

However, pharmacists, insurers and even politicians like Mayor Sharon Weston Broome say the free tests are in short supply here in Louisiana and across the country.

The U.S. is entering 2022 with a 3.8 million housing unit shortfall, even as homebuying has been on a major tear since early 2020.  The...

The East Baton Rouge Metro Council will meet tomorrow to appoint someone to fill the vacancy created by the election of Erika Green to The Family Court of East Baton Rouge Parish.

A record number of advertising and marketing technology companies went public in 2021, according to a new report from LUMA Partners, a leading media and marketing investment firm.

A Catholic school teacher by trade, Baton Bougie House Party founder Lori Tucker-Day has always worked side hustles as a way to combine her creativity with her desire to help people.

After the show aired, it wasn’t just Valdés’ story that stunned social media. Valdés was fielding DMs about his navy suits and pink ties, too. One podcast called him “a sharp, sharp dresser.” Viewers wanted to know where he got his clothes.

Several downtown renovations and new construction projects that were delayed due to COVID-related supply and labor shortages are now nearing completion, project managers announced at this morning’s Downtown Development District meeting.

Advantous Consulting, which says it is the largest state and local tax consulting firm in Louisiana, is moving to 440 on Third in downtown Baton Rouge. 

Registration is now open for the rescheduled Baton Rouge Entrepreneurship Week, set for March 9-10 at the Bon Carre Business Center.