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Here we go again … now it’s omicron
Cases of the omicron variant are surging in Baton Rouge and across Louisiana, sparking concern for overworked health care professions and worry about its economic impact.
CATS fires chief administrative officer
The Capital Area Transit System parted ways with Chief Administrative Officer Pearlina Thomas in a brief, three-sentence letter this week, WBRZ-TV reports.
How companies are changing their shipping to ease supply chain issues
The pandemic created a global supply chain backlog that has lasted for months, but some companies are beginning to find long-term solutions to get products to customers faster.
Local Supply opening in Electric Depot
Meredith Waguespack—owner of the 9-year-old lifestyle T-shirt brand Sweet Baton Rouge—is expanding her brand with a new shop at Electric Depot in Mid City.
Supreme Court weighs vaccine rules affecting more than 80 million
The Supreme Court is taking up two major Biden administration efforts to bump up the nation's vaccination rate against COVID-19 at a time of spiking coronavirus cases due to the omicron variant.
Southern president-chancellor finalists include in-state university leaders
Southern University this week announced the five semi-finalist candidates for the next president-chancellor of the system, Louisiana Illuminator reports.
The finalists are: Laurence Alexander, chancellor...
Louisiana’s film industry moving forward despite COVID surge
The current wave of COVID-19 has pushed a few shows back a week but projects are moving forward, the business agent for Louisiana’s union film workers says.
River cruises still planning to call on Baton Rouge in 2022
The CDC raised its COVID-19 warning for cruise ships to a four, its highest level, and stated that U.S. travelers should avoid cruises regardless of vaccination status.
BRAC to large employers: Have mandatory vaccine/testing plans ready
Capital Region companies with 100 or more employees should begin preparing to implement a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination and testing policy.
Amtrak backs rail merger that could bring Baton Rouge-to-NOLA passenger service
Amtrak and Canadian Pacific Railway Limited today announced an agreement, with Amtrak supporting the proposed combination of CP and Kansas City Southern railways.
The combination,...
How Baton Rouge boutiques have navigated pandemic’s curves
Last year, NK Boutique basically turned into a loungewear store. Across town, Rodeo Boutique’s shelves were also stocked with more comfy leisure wear. Their...
How to fairly ask for more hours from your staff
Employers are filling jobs at a slower rate than expected, data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics revealed in December.
However, in that same...
Tipton Associates designs first college campus Walk-On’s
Baton Rouge architect firm Tipton Associates designed the first Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux location on a college campus at Purdue University, Walk-On’s co-owner Drew Brees’ alma mater.
Baton Rouge Mardi Gras still on despite omicron concerns
Local officials and Mardi Gras krewes are “cautiously optimistic” that parades will roll as planned this year despite COVID-19 concerns.
Make your meetings more productive
The Wall Street Journal interviewed several experts and came up with a list of tips to make your meetings better, waste less time and help engage employees.
Mayor Broome urging patience with road construction
Baton Rouge Mayor Sharon Weston Broome today urged drivers to have patience with delays caused by road construction.
US job market near full recovery in Fed’s eyes
The U.S. job market is nearly at levels healthy enough that the central bank's low-interest-rate policies are no longer needed, Federal Reserve officials concluded last month, according to minutes of the meeting released today.
Baton Rouge General, Mary Bird Perkins announce cancer care partnership
Less than five months after announcing plans to end its affiliation with Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center announces an agreement to share resources with Baton Rouge General’s Pennington Cancer Center.
Ochsner opens Livingston Parish location, continuing Capital Region growth
Ochsner Baton Rouge today opened Ochsner Health Center–Livingston Parish, offering primary care services just off Interstate 12 in Frost.
Companies add more than 800,000 jobs in December
Companies hired at the fastest pace in seven months in December ahead of escalating concerns over surging coronavirus cases, according to a report this...
