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Renovated River Center Performing Arts Theatre steps into 21st century
That was the idea behind the renovations to the River Center Performing Arts Theatre, which is now open for a new spring season of music, drama and more after COVID-related setbacks and Hurricane Ida.
Local group continues pushing for alternative I-10 plan
Opponents of the state’s plans to widen Interstate 10 from La. 415 to Essen Lane aren’t giving up without a fight.
What does the ongoing drought mean for area agriculture?
As of March 15, drought has expanded across the majority, or 61% of the country, and the dry conditions are being felt in Louisiana.
Baton Rouge Court Reporters acquired by national firm
Baton Rouge Court Reporters, one of the leading court reporting firms in Louisiana, has been acquired by Houston-based U.S. Legal Support Inc.
High-ranking trooper’s refusal to answer questions in Greene case irks lawmakers
The second-in-command at Louisiana State Police declined to answer any questions from state lawmakers today about why his state-issued cell phone was turned in and later wiped clean amid the ongoing investigation into the death of motorist Ronald Greene
After spike in tipping at start of pandemic, consumer generosity begins to wane
Consumers started tipping more during the pandemic, but that generosity may be slowing.
Local restaurants get creative with crawfish
If you want to enjoy crawfish without getting your hands dirty, Baton Rouge restaurants have you covered.
Expert tips for businesses to harden cyber defenses
President Joe Biden is urging companies to “harden your cyber defenses immediately” if they have not already done so because of the increased threat of Russian cyberattacks.
Legislators want Louisiana drivers to keep their hands off their phones
Drivers in Louisiana may soon be prohibited from holding their cellphones when they drive.
Elite Training Academy opening new facility on Burbank and Lee
Elite Training Academy, a high school and collegiate athletic training organization based in Baton Rouge, is planning to open a facility on Burbank and Lee Drives in early 2023.
Women are getting the biggest pay raises during US labor boom
Wage growth for American women is increasing at a faster rate than for men, a stark shift from earlier in the COVID-19 pandemic, according to The Wall Street Journal.
How to get employees to come back to the office
The reasons behind the Great Resignation are as varied as the movement is widespread. Yes, people want to get paid more money or they...
Seven flood zone developments go before Planning Commission tonight
Seven planned developments, all at least partially in a flood zone, will go before the Baton Rouge Planning Commission tonight. Only one has been recommended for denial by the planning staff.
Baton Rouge needs a more inclusive economy to spur job growth
While the Baton Rouge area has experienced job growth in recent years, much of it was tied to industrial construction, thanks in large part to the boost low natural gas prices gave the region’s petrochemical sector.
LSU hires Murray State’s Matt McMahon as men’s basketball coach
LSU basketball is hiring Murray State's Matt McMahon as its next coach, USA Today Network reports.
Rescued Revisions antique shop moves into in larger Denham Springs location
Barely into his 20s, Rivers Dupree is already expanding his antique store, Rescued Revisions, into a new, larger Denham Springs location. And he’s not done yet.
Roundup: Medical debt / SEC announcement / Angola rodeo
Credit reports: The three major credit bureaus say nearly 70% of paid medical debt, which can drag down people’s credit scores, will be removed...
Former gas station on Highland and Lee sells
A Baton Rouge-based LLC bought the former Circle K store on the corner of Highland Road and Lee Drive for $1.2 million in a land deal filed Friday with the East Baton Rouge Clerk of Court’s Office.
Baton Rouge riverboat casino revenues up 33% from February 2021
With fewer COVID-19 restrictions and the Super Bowl-infused popularity of sports betting, Baton Rouge’s three riverboat casinos saw revenues increase by more than $5 million, or more than 33%, in February, compared to a year ago.
Visit Baton Rouge reevaluates marketing plans amidst high gas prices
Visit Baton Rouge is monitoring gasoline prices and other travel-associated costs and may focus its marketing on the in-state and immediate drive-in market in response, President and CEO Paul Arrigo says.
