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LSU board will meet Friday to approve new president’s contract
The LSU Board of Supervisors will meet in Alexandria on Friday to approve a contract for newly selected president William Tate.
The contract includes a...
Joe’s Grill to open in old Louie’s Cafe building
A restaurant called Joe’s Grill has moved into the old Louie’s space on West State Street near LSU.
Owner Lekiedra Coleman plans to open the...
Ochsner Health acquiring Mississippi-based Rush Health Systems
Ochsner Health has entered into an agreement to acquire Meridian, Mississippi-based Rush Health Systems, which operates seven hospitals, further expanding Ochsner's reach across the...
Yes Chef founder brings culinary training to specialty spreads at farmers market
Studded with plump dried cranberries, bits of smoked almonds and slivers of scallion, chef Daniel Thompson’s signature chicken salad has amassed a big fan...
Tim’s Garage relocating to North Boulevard
Tim’s Garage is moving one block down Hearthstone Drive to a building on North Boulevard.
Supreme Court dismisses challenge to Affordable Care Act
The Supreme Court has dismissed a challenge to the Obama-era health care law, preserving insurance coverage for millions of Americans.
The justices, by a 7-2...
Edwards agrees to July 31 end to federal unemployment aid
Gov. John Bel Edwards has agreed to turn off federal pandemic unemployment payments at the end of July in exchange for a long-term, modest...
COVID-19 has changed the way businesses hire executives
Businesses are recruiting new leadership again, and changing the way they do it, according to The Wall Street Journal.
The pandemic has altered the process...
It’s official (finally): Amazon redeveloping Cortana Mall site
Business leaders and elected officials welcomed Amazon to Baton Rouge today during a news conference at the Baton Rouge Area Chamber, celebrating what they...
Louisiana creates rules for self-driving delivery devices
Louisiana has created a framework for self-driving delivery robots to drop off packages on the state's streets, under a bill backed by lawmakers and...
Edwards tight-lipped on whether he’ll veto bill to fund bridge construction
Gov. John Bel Edwards is expected to announce Thursday whether he’ll sign or veto several high-profile pieces of legislation. But a bill that would help fund a new bridge across the Mississippi River in Baton Rouge will not be among them.
Workers were more stressed than ever in 2020, here’s what employers can do
A new Gallup report on employee well-being reveals some troubling, if surprising, results: Last year, workers around the world were more stressed out than...
Iberville Parish pauses new development in some areas amid flood concerns
The Iberville Parish Council has approved a one-year moratorium on new development in part of its jurisdiction to address concerns about drainage following severe...
Two decades-long lag in US home construction contributing to surge in prices
Construction of new housing has been historically low for the past 20 years, contributing to the current shortage, The Wall Street Journal reports.
Since 2001,...
How bad is the workforce shortage at City Hall?
At a recent speech detailing Mayor Sharon Weston Broome’s plans to quickly deploy incoming federal pandemic relief money on long overdue drainage projects, Director...
Amazon officials to confirm plans for Cortana Mall site
Baton Rouge is expected to hear tomorrow for the first time from Amazon officials, who will at long last confirm their plans for redeveloping...
Downtown Baton Rouge business owners react to homeless initiative
The Mayor’s Homelessness Prevention Coalition’s new initiative, announced at the Downtown Development District meeting today, aims to lower populations of panhandlers and the homeless in the Baton Rouge area.
Texas-based regional shipping company expanding into Baton Rouge
Lone Star Overnight, a Texas-based regional shipping company, today announced plans to expand its services into the Baton Rouge area.
The company, which currently serves...
The seven industries that most need workers
Sawmills, veterinary clinics and psychologists’ offices are among the businesses gripped by escalating worker shortages, as employers in a few segments of the economy...
Local officials, residents to discuss new Airbnb policy, but will it be enforced?
Local officials and residents are preparing to discuss a new Airbnb policy that aims to prevent landlords from profiting off pandemic evictions.
With the federal...
