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A look at how Baton Rouge casinos performed during August
Baton Rouge casinos snapped a two-month revenue slide in August, posting a combined 1.6% gain after declines of 12.8% in July and 9.4% in...
Bull’s-eye: Baton Rouge lands a national darting championship
On the heels of the 2025 United States Bowling Congress Open Championships, Baton Rouge has landed yet another national sporting competition: the 2026 American...
Gov. Landry announces four new economic development initiatives
In a Tuesday morning press conference, Gov. Jeff Landry announced a package of four new initiatives aimed at bolstering Louisiana’s business climate and ensuring...
Louisiana lags US average in cutting CO2 emissions
Per capita energy-related CO2 emissions decreased in every state between 2005 and 2023, according to newly released data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration....
LSU is ‘winning’ across the board, interim president says
LSU's football team is off to a solid 3-0 start, but interim President Matt Lee says the university's recent accomplishments extend well beyond Tiger...
Investar’s John D’Angelo talks banking sector trends
With 2026 fast approaching, Daily Report sat down with Investar Bank President and CEO John D’Angelo to learn which banking sector trends he’s keeping...
The BREC Foundation is on the hunt for its next executive director
The BREC Foundation’s board of directors has launched its search for the foundation’s next executive director.
Melissa Thompson, a partner at Success Labs, tells Daily...
What to know about BBQGuys’ latest acquisition
BBQGuys, a Baton Rouge–founded e-commerce retailer specializing in outdoor living products, has acquired Mont Alpi, a manufacturer of modular outdoor kitchen islands and grills,...
New chief efficiency officer role is ‘budget neutral,’ city-parish says
Charlie Davis, who has served as Mayor Sid Edwards’ interim chief administrative officer since the mayor assumed office in January, is transitioning into the...
Where Todd Graves ranks on the latest Forbes 400 list
Todd Graves, the owner and founder of Baton Rouge-born Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers, is the 46th richest person in America, according to the Forbes...
Acadiana company will expand to produce solar panel components
Noble Plastics, a custom injection molding manufacturer, will invest $8.5 million to expand its St. Landry Parish headquarters to supply components for First Solar...
Amazing Grace: With private equity backing and a multidimensional strategy, Grace Design Studios is...
What do a resort community in Saudi Arabia, the new Epic Universe park at Universal Orlando and a police station in Zachary all have...
Circa 1857 hopes to mix cocktails with antiques
The owners of Circa 1857 are planning to add a new twist to their popular Mid City art and antiques destination.
Co-owner Garrett Kemp says...
Our Lady of the Lake plans $5M overnight unit in Livingston Parish
Our Lady of the Lake is planning to build a new overnight unit at its Livingston Parish campus, a project that promises to bring...
Sports auction company Pro Dreams opens new Baton Rouge storefront
Pro Dreams, the Louisiana auction company known for its sports memorabilia, in August opened a new 3,600-square-foot storefront on Burbank Drive in Baton Rouge.
The...
Initial unemployment claims in Louisiana inch higher
Initial unemployment claims 8/30 by Holly Duchmann
Continued unemployment claims 8/30 by Holly Duchmann
See the 16 Baton Rouge firms that made both the LSU 100 and Roaring...
Fifty-two Baton Rouge companies have earned spots on this year’s LSU 100 Fastest Growing Tiger Businesses list.
The LSU 100 is a competitive program that...
EBR sales tax collections dropped 16% in June
June 2025 by Holly Duchmann
Louisiana named a top 10 economic growth leader for a fifth straight year
As several multibillion dollar projects progress throughout the state, Louisiana continues to earn national recognition for infrastructure investment and economic growth.
Site Selection magazine’s Global...
LSU’s Russell Crook on preparing business students to lead through disruption
Russell Crook took over in July as dean of LSU’s E.J. Ourso College of Business, where he faces the challenge of preparing the next...
