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This Jefferson Highway property will be Studyville’s new headquarters
The former Jefferson Oaks Behavioral Health clinic on Jefferson Highway has been will soon become the new corporate office for Studyville, a Baton Rouge-based...
Trump’s transportation officials buck future ‘road diets’
Despite resistance from some Republican governors, removing lanes as a “road diet” has been a tool numerous cities—including Baton Rouge—have used for years to...
The Perkins underpass improvements are back on track
A Perkins underpass revitalization project years in the making is expected to finally break ground this summer.
That’s according to Jenni Peters, the founder and...
Baton Rouge-born ParkZen has been acquired by a Texas tech company
ParkZen, an AI-powered parking software company co-founded by LSU Associate Professor Manos Chatzopoulos, has been acquired by Texas-based Parking Guiding Systems Inc., or PGS.
Developed...
Chevron begins oil and gas production from Ballymore project off of Louisiana
Chevron on Monday morning announced it has started oil and natural gas production from its Ballymore project off the Louisiana coast.
The deepwater project is...
Does Gov. Landry’s bid to restrict attorney advertising violate the First Amendment?
A bill backed by Gov. Jeff Landry aims to rein in Louisiana’s famously aggressive personal injury attorney advertising—but it may face stiff legal challenges.
The...
Proposed legislation tests parish appetite for inventory tax reform
A pair of bills moving through the Louisiana Legislature would give parishes the option to phase out property taxes on business inventory—something supporters say...
Louisiana looks to Denmark for lessons on wind energy
Last week, a group of Louisiana leaders traveled to Denmark to get a firsthand look at how the country became a global trailblazer in...
Meet the new president of the Young Entrepreneurs Academy of Baton Rouge
Casey O’Banion has been tapped to lead the Young Entrepreneurs Academy of Baton Rouge, a program that offers high school students a unique opportunity...
Port of Greater Baton Rouge lands major carbon removal project with Microsoft
The Port of Greater Baton Rouge has landed the world’s largest permanent carbon removal project to date.
AtmosClear BR LLC, a portfolio company of the...
This local media personality is opening a coffee shop on Florida Boulevard
Dianne Andrews, a local entrepreneur and media personality, is opening a coffee shop on Florida Boulevard near Baton Rouge General’s Mid City campus.
The shop,...
Meet the new CEO of Smalls Sliders
Smalls Sliders, the Baton Rouge-founded burger franchise backed by NFL star Drew Brees, appointed a new CEO this month to lead the brand through...
Marucci Sports opens its second international Hitter’s House
Marucci Sports, a Baton Rouge baseball bat and sports equipment company, is growing its international presence.
In partnership with The 108, Europe’s largest indoor baseball...
Aldi has plans to open a store at this Livingston Parish site
Grocery retailer Aldi has plans to open its first Livingston Parish location.
The company bought the lease of the former Big Lots space in the...
The owners of Ichiban and Boru are opening a new restaurant in Ascension Parish
The Wong family, owners of hibachi and sushi eatery Ichiban and ramen restaurant Boru, are opening a new concept in Gonzales.
Shokudo: Premium AYCE, a...
A Baton Rouge company will manage the nation’s Strategic Petroleum Reserve
Baton Rouge-based Aptim and joint venture partner BWX Technologies Inc. have been tapped by the U.S. Department of Energy to manage and operate the...
Gov. Landry’s auto insurance reform plan, explained
In a Tuesday morning press conference, Gov. Jeff Landry outlined a sweeping plan aimed at tackling Louisiana’s sky-high auto insurance rates.
If the plan comes...
This workforce initiative aims to advance and retain creatives in Baton Rouge
The Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge’s Talent Advancement Program is returning this year.
The 10-week workforce development initiative provides emerging creatives 18 and older...
Chris Meaux’s new AI-driven business accelerator has officially launched
Waitr founder Chris Meaux and Business Report founder and columnist Rolfe McCollister have officially launched the Solomon platform, the flagship product of their new...
This popular Mississippi barbecue joint is relocating to Baton Rouge
Salt Pepper Oak, a Mississippi barbecue restaurant with a sizable online following, is relocating to Baton Rouge.
The Mississippi location opened near Diamondhead in February...
