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Why the riverfront has emerged as a key focus area of Plan Baton Rouge...
Baton Rouge has sat on the bank of the Mississippi River for centuries, but many in the community feel that the Red Stick hasn’t...
Founders Fest postponed until the fall; kickoff event is still on for Wednesday
The inaugural Founders Fest, a two-day event originally scheduled for May 28 and 29, has been postponed until the fall.
Abbey Lovett, the festival’s organizer,...
This global real estate firm recently expanded into the Capital Region
Global real estate firm CBRE recently enhanced its Louisiana presence by adding a Baton Rouge office with a nine-person team.
The team is led by...
BTR is prepared for a surge in air travel this holiday weekend
The Baton Rouge Metro Airport is expecting a busy holiday weekend.
A BTR spokesperson tells Daily Report that there will be five more inbound and...
Here’s why NOAA is predicting an above-average hurricane season
Forecasters within NOAA’s National Weather Service are predicting above-normal hurricane activity in the Atlantic basin this year.
Overall, forecasters are predicting a 60% chance of...
Tate will get an income bump as Rutgers’ highest-paid president
LSU President William Tate’s new job at Rutgers University in New Jersey will come with a significant pay raise, New Jersey Advance Media writes.
At...
Meet the new president and CEO of Associated Grocers
Late last month, it was announced that David Politz had been appointed president and CEO of Associated Grocers, a leading regional grocery wholesaler headquartered...
A snapshot of how area casinos performed in April
Baton Rouge casinos experienced a dip in revenue last month after recording their best month of 2025 in March.
The casinos posted a 9.5% decrease...
AI meets local government: Is Plaquemine paving the way?
Baton Rouge tech firm Obney.ai has entered into a partnership with the city of Plaquemine aimed at modernizing local government operations through the use...
LSU has named its interim president
Matt Lee, vice president for agriculture and dean at LSU’s College of Agriculture, has been tapped to serve as LSU’s interim president.
Before joining LSU’s...
Louisiana Survey: What residents are saying about the state’s direction
Findings from LSU’s 2025 Louisiana Survey show trending improvement in Louisiana residents' mood about the direction of the state.
“This year, we’re seeing signs of...
William Tate is leaving LSU for Rutgers
After four years as president of LSU, William Tate IV is leaving to take the helm at Rutgers University as president. A New Jersey-based...
The latest on Nexus Louisiana’s search for a new space
Nexus Louisiana is starting the search for a new home base, sending out requests for proposals to developers and landlords around Baton Rouge after...
LSU’s arena project is still moving forward, though a bit slower than expected
Back in March, Daily Report reported that the potential developer of LSU’s new $400 million arena was expected to submit its development plans to...
LSU’s Livvy Dunne makes splash with new Sports Illustrated swimsuit cover
LSU gymnast Olivia Dunne is one of four models on the cover of this year’s Sports Illustrated swimsuit edition, the magazine announced Tuesday morning.
Dunne...
Drago’s has found its new Baton Rouge home
Perkins Rowe announced Tuesday that Drago’s Seafood Restaurant will join its tenant mix and occupy roughly 7,300 square feet of second-generation space in Town...
LSU names new dean of LSU’s business college
Russell Crook has been named the next Dean of the E. J. Ourso College of Business, according to an announcement shared with Business Report.
The...
Perkins Rowe development changes hands
A Dallas real estate investment management firm has purchased the Perkins Rowe mixed-use development.
TriGate Capital bought the development through TGTPC Perkins Rowe Owner LLC...
Oil and gas hiring outlook appears murky, a Louisiana recruiter says
About six months after forecasting that Donald Trump’s return to the Oval Office could boost short-term hiring in the oil and gas industry, recruiter...
How one Baton Rouge native built a football manufacturing powerhouse
Many of us in Baton Rouge are aware of the dominance of homegrown Marucci Sports in the world of baseball. The company, co-founded and...
