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Plan Baton Rouge III takes next step toward reality
A plan to reimagine the Mississippi riverfront in downtown Baton Rouge is headed to the Planning Commission for review Monday.
Commissioned by the Baton Rouge...
The Partnership names co-CEOs following Lori Melancon’s departure
The Greater Baton Rouge Economic Partnership has announced the departure of President and CEO Lori Melancon and the immediate appointment of Trey Godfrey and...
BREC announces its choice for superintendent
The BREC Commission voted unanimously on Wednesday to authorize negotiations to hire Brooks Williams as superintendent. The vote followed an executive session during a...
How FMOL Health has positioned Baton Rouge at the forefront of sepsis diagnostics
FMOL Health has become the first health system in the world to deploy a breakthrough sepsis diagnostic technology across a multiregion network of hospitals....
Curtain rises on Baton Rouge’s newest stage with summer debut
A new chapter in Baton Rouge's arts scene begins next month as Mid City Civic Theatre prepares to stage its inaugural production, William Shakespeare’s...
Louisiana cracks top 10 in ‘Site Selection’ economic competitiveness rankings
Louisiana landed a top 10 finish in Site Selection Magazine’s 2026 Prosperity Cup rankings, coming in at No. 8 nationally in the publication’s annual...
Report: Many Baton Rouge restaurants are still misrepresenting where their shrimp come from
Shrimp misrepresentation among Baton Rouge restaurants has improved slightly since Louisiana’s strengthened seafood disclosure law took effect, but the issue “remains persistent,” according to...
Is Baton Rouge hockey gone for good? Maybe not, River Center says
The future of the Baton Rouge Zydeco may look bleak, but hockey in the Capital City might not be dead just yet.
Raising Cane’s River...
BRAF report outlines road map to move families up the ladder economically
Improving access to education, strengthening workforce pathways and expanding housing affordability rank among the most effective avenues for helping families in poverty or nearing...
Understanding the debate over Constitutional Amendment No. 1
One of the constitutional amendments on Louisiana’s May 16 ballot would hand lawmakers significantly more authority over the state civil service system, an idea...
The latest on FMOL Health’s $30M renovation of its Ollie Steele nursing facility
A $30 million renovation of Ollie Steele Burden Manor on Essen Lane is expected to be completed in late spring 2027, bringing upgrades aimed...
‘A new front porch’? Here’s what Plan Baton Rouge III recommends for the riverfront
Downtown Baton Rouge’s new master plan proposes a dramatic reimagining of the Mississippi Riverfront.
Planners hope to transform the river’s edge into a more active,...
Local bridal boutique rebrands and relocates to Juban Crossing
A longtime bridal retailer has rebranded and relocated to one of the Capital Region’s busiest retail corridors, betting on increased visibility and foot traffic...
A new blend on Perkins Road? City Roots is expanding its local footprint
City Roots Coffee is expanding its Baton Rouge footprint with plans to open a third location in the former Vars Pizza space on Perkins...
Downtown Baton Rouge’s new master plan is here. What’s in it?
After months of research and stakeholder engagement, downtown Baton Rouge’s new master plan has arrived.
Plan Baton Rouge III lays out an ambitious road map...
Baton Rouge tourism had a $1.3B impact in 2025
Tourism in the Capital City generated $1.3 billion spent by visitors in 2025, supported more than 42,200 jobs and drew 9.4 million visitors to...
CPA firm to anchor renovation of long-vacant Corporate Boulevard office building
A long-vacant office building on Corporate Boulevard is set to return to commerce following a local investment and planned renovation, with a major tenant...
John Engquist: Louisiana can’t afford to lose its lead
This is a guest column written by John Engquist. The viewpoints expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of...
LSU lands $1M grant from Google to train cyber workforce
LSU's Cybersecurity Clinic will expand its free education and evaluation services to industry and government clients across Louisiana after receiving a $1 million grant...
Boomerang Comedy Theater expands its footprint in Mid City
The Boomerang Comedy Theater is preparing to open a larger Mid City location this month, a move its owners say will allow the Baton...
