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LSU professor working on ways to develop smarter power grid
Just one year ago this month, the Southern U.S. suffered a hard freeze, leaving millions of people in Texas and Louisiana without power while also causing flooding to homes from busted pipes.
Southern University aims for enrollment surge through new master plan
It’s a blueprint for a future version of the historically Black university, with a more pedestrian-friendly landscape; a new student union and student housing; a riverfront bluff promenade to rival downtown’s riverfront; and plenty of other improvements.
Why managers should tailor more jobs to meet employees’ interests and goals
Over the past two years, more employees want to be exceptions to the rule.
They want personalized arrangements that differ from the ones their co-workers...
Kirby Smith’s days are numbered at LSU
Preparations are underway for the demolition of Kirby Smith Hall—the storied residence hall on LSU’s campus—with a controlled implosion the morning of June 4, LSU announced today.
Jacob Talley out as Tin Roof CEO
Jacob Talley is no longer CEO of Baton Rouge’s Tin Roof Brewing.
Backlog of returns forces IRS to scrap planned closure of processing center
The Internal Revenue Service on Thursday scrapped plans to close one of its three remaining tax processing centers amid a backlash over an unprecedented...
Two planned investments in state expected to spawn more than 1,000 jobs
Gov. John Bel Edwards is touting hundreds of millions of dollars in planned business investments as evidence Louisiana's workforce and tax incentives are attracting...
NOLA’s iconic Lucky Dogs come to Baton Rouge via downtown stand
The frankfurter-shaped Lucky Dogs hot dog stand, a New Orleans staple traditionally available on late nights in the French Quarter, has made its way up the Mississippi River to downtown Baton Rouge.
In a hybrid world, technology defines employee experience
One of the big questions many leaders are facing now is: How can we meaningfully communicate, collaborate, and connect in a hybrid (or remote) environment?
Permit filed for new outdoor turf fields on Burbank
A $2.7 million permit was filed earlier this week for new outdoor artificial turf fields at 5414 Burbank Drive, an undeveloped lot next to Murphy Express.
Nexus Louisiana announces BREW schedule and speaker lineup
Nexus Louisiana today released the full schedule and speaker lineup for Baton Rouge Entrepreneurship Week set for March 9-10 at the Bon Carre Business Center.
How does this year’s crawfish season look? ‘225’ boils it down
If Super Bowl Sunday was any indication, it’s officially crawfish season.
Rampant fraud hampers effort to track $6 trillion in federal COVID relief
Roughly two years after lawmakers approved their first tranche of rescue funds, the U.S. government is grappling with an unprecedented challenge: how to oversee...
Could film industry give Louisiana universities an edge in the NIL arms race?
New rules that allow college athletes to profit from their name, image and likeness have provided business opportunities for the athletes, marketing opportunities for companies and opened a new front in the recruiting wars.
Local car dealers still seeing strong demand despite high prices
Demand for new and used cars in Baton Rouge continues to be high, even as prices for used cars surge and new car supply remains tight.
Scott Wester’s OLOL leadership tenure had its highs and lows
Scott Wester is out as president and CEO of Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, transitioning to a specially crafted role overseeing the execution of the recently announced $170 million partnership with LSU.
Capital Region not immune to threat from rising seas
Sea levels are expected to rise as much over the next 30 years as they have over the previous 100 years, according to a new federal study.
Louisiana franchise businesses and their output grew in 2021
The number of franchise businesses in Louisiana, the number of people they employed and the amount of money they made all increased in 2021, the International Franchise Association reported today.
Mr. Gatti’s Pizza on Essen Lane expanding, adding game room
The Mr. Gatti’s Pizza on the corner of Essen Lane and Perkins Road is getting an interior and exterior renovation and adding a game room.
OLOL’s Scott Wester transitioning to new role within organization
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System today announced that Scott Wester will be transitioning from his position as market president for Baton Rouge and Our Lady of the Lake into a system executive role focused exclusively on the recently announced $170 million investment in LSU.
