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Rising mortgage rates could free up Baton Rouge housing inventory by late 2022
If looking for a bright spot to rising mortgage rates, which recently hit 5%, it’s this: The chilling effect it’s having on homebuying and...
Amazon fulfillment center expected to open next year
Amazon’s Baton Rouge fulfillment center is on track to be operating by next year, though the exact timeline is uncertain, says Jessica Breaux, a...
Roundup: Louisiana living / New NOLA flights / Mortgage demand
Housing cost: A family of four in Louisiana spends an average of $11,046 a year on housing, ranking it as the 21st least costly...
For LSU coach Brian Kelly, it’s all about ‘the process,’ too
Brian Kelly arrived at LSU doing a Southern accent so badly that he will get a starring role when they do The Big Easy...
Job recruiters return to college campuses
Job recruiters are coming back to college campuses, and some employers are pulling out all the stops with intimate gatherings and flashy presentations.
Young graduates...
Mark Cuban: AI is key for company to be successful
Don’t hesitate to invest in artificial intelligence, says Shark Tank investor Mark Cuban, even if the payoff isn’t immediate.
When it comes to emerging technology,...
Riding the rails to determine needed Baton Rouge-to-NOLA upgrades
A train used to identify rail upgrades needed for passenger service will carry state and federal officials and railroad executives from Baton Rouge to...
Roundup: Medical marijuana / Home sales / Disney feud
Bill advances: A House committee advanced legislation Tuesday aimed at expanding patient access to medical marijuana in Louisiana. The legislation would change the agency...
Pipeline and energy projects must consider environmental impacts
The Biden administration is restoring stricter environmental standards for approving new pipelines, power plants and other construction projects, including requiring consideration of how such...
ExxonMobil sees carbon capture market at $4 trillion by 2050
ExxonMobiil estimates there will be a $4 trillion market by 2050 for capturing carbon dioxide and storing it underground, the company said in a...
OLOL officials discuss future of medical institution
To say Our Lady of the Lake has had an eventful 12 months would be an understatement.
The OLOL-Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center partnership fell...
Louisiana electric vehicle battery project in line for $107M federal loan
The U.S. Department of Energy has offered Syrah Technologies a “conditional commitment” for a $107 million loan to expand its capacity to produce materials...
Office tenants want shorter leases but Baton Rouge market remains solid
Office tenants in Baton Rouge are looking for less space and shorter leases as current deals expire, but the market—thanks to a proliferation of...
L’Auberge revenue up, other Baton Rouge casinos down in March
L’Auberge Baton Rouge saw its revenue increase almost 25% in March compared to March 2021, which was enough to lift revenue market-wide by 10.3%,...
Food also a star attraction at Baton Rouge Blues Festival
The Baton Rouge Blues Festival is known for its good Southern music, but did you know it’s also a great place to try out...
Lumber processing company investing $22.5M in Avoyelles Parish facility
Lumber processing company Great Southern Wood Preserving is investing $22.5 million to expand wood treatments for residential, industrial and marine use produced at its...
Oil prices / Highest-paid CEO / Billy Nungesser
Down: Oil prices were down about 5% in volatile trading on Tuesday on demand concerns after the International Monetary Fund cut its economic growth...
OLOL moves forward
After a bumpy 12 months, OLOL officials discuss the future of the venerable Baton Rouge institution.
Louisiana residents split when it comes to satisfaction with property insurers
Respondents to the 2022 Louisiana Survey who have filed an insurance claim for property damage were evenly split on whether they were satisfied with...
Roundup: Fire at plant / Term limits / Homebuilding
ICYMI: A fire and chlorine spill led to an order for residents in parts of Iberville Parish to shelter in place Monday evening, WAFB...
