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TedxBatonRouge speakers stress need for collective action on climate change
Seven speakers at Thursday night’s TedxBatonRouge event tackled different aspects of climate change under one overarching theme: It takes everyone to confront the crisis.
The...
A look at the economic impact of military-related spending across Louisiana
Military-related spending generated more than $17 billion in total economic activity across Louisiana during fiscal year 2024, according to a statewide analysis released Wednesday...
Owners plan to close this Perkins Road restaurant
The owners of Brasas Peru, a Peruvian cuisine restaurant in the Beau De Chene Shopping Center on Perkins Road, plan to close the business...
How did Louisiana do on its infrastructure report card?
Louisiana’s infrastructure is graded at a “C-“ in a new report from the American Society of Civil Engineers, up from the “D” it received...
LSU’s $53M question: Was Brian Kelly fired ‘for cause’ or not?
Former LSU head football coach Brian Kelly has filed a lawsuit against the LSU Board of Supervisors, arguing that the university owes him his...
Two major concerts could be coming to Tiger Stadium next spring
An unnamed promoter wants to bring two major live music events to LSU’s Tiger Stadium—but the deal appears contingent on the Metro Council approving...
Louisiana petrochemical leaders see growth on the horizon
Louisiana’s petrochemical industry is entering a period of cautious optimism, with executives pointing to strong local assets but also ongoing challenges in policy and...
‘A great deal at risk’: Economist Loren Scott talks Trump tariffs
When asked about President Donald Trump’s tariff strategy, economist Loren Scott doesn’t mince words.
“You’d be hard pressed to find any economist who thinks tariffs...
Two more governors join Gov. Landry’s ‘energy security’ coalition
New Hampshire Gov. Kelly Ayotte and South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden have joined the Governors’ Coalition for Energy Security, which was co-founded by Gov....
The Emerge Center is on the hunt for its next CEO
The Emerge Center, a Baton Rouge nonprofit that caters to children with autism and other communication challenges, last week announced that the search for...
What the reduction in flights serving major US airports has meant for BTR
The Federal Aviation Administration’s mandate to reduce flights nationwide has resulted in an average of one to two cancellations per day at Baton Rouge...
What to expect from next week’s Plan Baton Rouge III community open house
The third and final Plan Baton Rouge III community meeting is slated for next Monday. If you’d like to weigh in on the process,...
This Perkins Road restaurant is closing after eight years
Southfin Southern Poké, Baton Rouge’s first poké restaurant, is serving its final bowls today.
The Perkins Road shop announced on Facebook Friday morning that Nov....
Louisiana initial unemployment claims show little fluctuation
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Louisiana Energy Awards honor Roland Toups, Meta, Entergy and other energy leaders
Turner Industries Chairman Emeritus Roland Toups, Port Fourchon’s Chett Chiasson, Meta, Entergy, and Danos were among the top names in Louisiana’s energy industry honored...
What we know about LSU’s newly split president and chancellor roles
The LSU Board of Supervisors on Tuesday made two key appointments: Wade Rousse as president of the eight-campus LSU system, and James Dalton as...
Labor shortages and tariffs are squeezing homebuilders as costs climb
An ongoing labor shortage and tariffs on building materials continue to weigh heavily on the construction industry as the calendar inches toward 2026.
Danushka Nanayakkara,...
Silicon Bayou reimagined
It’s been a big year for tech in Louisiana.
The landmark announcement last November of Meta’s $10 billion investment to build a data center in...
Taking the lead: Economic developers who shape Louisiana’s growth
A quiet transformation is redefining economic development in Louisiana, as regional organizations assume a more hands-on role in shaping outcomes.
Perhaps no group exemplifies this...
