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3 Things to Know: Cathy Griffiths
Cathy Griffiths, who moved to Baton Rouge after Hurricane Katrina, was drawn to nursing through a family relative.
Entrepreneur: Ryan Greene
Ryan Greene decided to launch the startup after a business trip to Atlanta found him in the airport with a wallet full or receipts.
Canadian Pacific Railway commits to Baton Rouge-to-NOLA passenger rail
With the railway owner, governor and Amtrak on board, many of the puzzle pieces needed for a passenger rail between Baton Rouge and New Orleans appear to be in place.
LSU president says coastal science, cybersecurity among key areas of flagship focus
Coastal science, cybersecurity and agriculture will be some of the main areas LSU will focus on under the current administration, LSU President William Tate says.
Roundup: Catholic schools / Vaccine mandate / Gasoline prices / Chris Tyson resigns
Leadership change: The Roman Catholic Diocese of Baton Rouge announced today that the superintendent of Catholic schools for the diocese is stepping down from...
Takeout and delivery model here to stay for restaurants
The survey results, taken from 1,000 restaurant-goers, featured in Deloitte’s “Restaurant of the Future” report hint at a permanently changed business model for restaurants, with off-site dining remaining a revenue staple long after the pandemic has eased.
Litter ordinance revision goes before Metro Council tonight
A revision to the current litter ordinance by Councilman Lamont Cole will go before the Metro Council at tonight’s meeting.
Sonic Automotive opens used car facility on Siegen Lane
Sonic Automotive today announced the opening of its new EchoPark delivery center on Siegen Lane, designed to cater to online car shoppers.
Business magnate and former NBA player Junior Bridgeman offers tips for success
Junior Bridgeman came to realize the secret of success in business and athletics wasn't really a secret at all.
Louisiana reports more Omicron cases; Pfizer says booster effective against it
Additional cases of the Omicron variant have been discovered in Louisiana, as of this morning, WBRZ-TV reports, but it has yet to arrive in...
US businesses advertise near-record 11 million open jobs
U.S. employers posted 11 million open jobs in October, nearly matching a record high reached in July and a sign that companies were confident enough in the economy to expand.
Could city-parish be liable for Tigerland bridge injuries?
Tigerland bar patrons reportedly have been risking injury by climbing onto the partially demolished Bob Pettit Boulevard Bridge, which East Baton Rouge Parish government is replacing.
Louisiana Medicaid contractor search taking longer than planned
Louisiana’s latest search for contractors to manage the health care services of nearly 1.6 million Medicaid patients is taking longer than expected, blowing past...
LSU gymnast Olivia Dunne is vaulting toward $1 million in NIL deals
When the push really began taking off for the NCAA to accept a new policy allowing student-athletes to profit off their own names, images and likenesses, the biggest name out of LSU was still Joe Burrow.
GOLDEN GIRL
LSU gymnast Olivia Dunne, powered by marketing savvy and a huge social media following, is vaulting toward
$1 million in NIL deals.
Ad industry growing at record pace
New estimates suggest the advertising industry grew at a faster pace this year than at any other point in recent history, Axios reports.
The rapid...
Capital Region can fully recover by 2023 if enough jobs get filled, BRAC says
Current trends indicate the Capital Region could recover all the jobs lost during the COVID-19 pandemic by 2023 or sooner, Baton Rouge Area Chamber officials say.
US businesses planning for largest pay raises since 2008 in new year
Companies are planning for steeper wage increases next year than at any point since the 2007-2009 recession, according to a new report, amid a...
Lamar enters hand-painted advertising market through acquisition
Baton Rouge-based Lamar Advertising Company is entering a new advertising market through the acquisition of Colossal Media, an operator of hand-painted wall displays and murals.
Bartender Alan Walter breaking all the rules in remaking City Group’s drink menus
Now, he’s in Baton Rouge, recently brought on by City Group Hospitality to bring new ideas to its bar program. The group operates nine restaurants in the Capital City, including the recently opened Proverbial Wine Bistro, and the casual eatery and speakeasy, Spoke ‘N’ Hub, opening next year.
