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How LSU is responding to executive order restrictions
Local universities have been scrambling after announcements of the rescinded federal funding freeze and the termination of DEI, DEIA and environmental justice programs by...
French Truck Coffee brews up big growth in Louisiana and online
New Orleans-born coffee shop French Truck Coffee is expanding this year.
French Truck Coffee founder and owner Geoffrey Meeker plans to open two new locations...
The construction industry needs nearly 450K new workers. Here’s why
The construction industry will need to add an estimated 439,000 new workers this year to meet growing demand, according to a new model from...
CC’s Coffee House plans to pour into new markets
CC’s Coffee House is brewing a strategic franchise growth plan.
After nearly 30 years in business, the brand is ready to enter a new chapter...
Why CATS union workers are weighing a strike
Tensions between transit union members and the Capital Area Transit System over stalled contract negotiations came to a boil Tuesday.
Members of Amalgamated Transit Union...
LSU announces latest round of faculty research funding. See who got what
The LSU Provost’s Fund for Innovation in Research will award $1.8 million in grants to various projects at the university, the school announced.
This is...
How will last week’s winter storm affect Louisiana’s crawfish season?
Last week’s historic winter storm may limit the supply of crawfish and drive mudbug prices up—but only in the short term.
That’s according to Mark...
LSU failed to immediately notify authorities of suspected misappropriations
The LSU System failed to immediately notify the Louisiana Legislative Auditor’s office and the East Baton Rouge Parish district attorney’s office of several suspected...
SEC accuses engineer for Baton Rouge’s Game Coin of ‘rug pull’
Eric Zhu, an out-of-state blockchain engineer, has agreed to pay over $800,000 after the Securities and Exchange Commission accused him of engaging in a...
A look at how the area’s high-end residential market fared last year
It was a good year in the Baton Rouge-area high-end residential real estate market in 2024. So good that this year's publicly recorded most...
How to practice authentic encouragement with your teams
Whether you work from a C-suite office or a cubicle, genuine encouragement from leaders and peers can significantly boost your mood and productivity. Jordan...
A local tech company has signed a new contract with the DOD
King Crow Studios, a Baton Rouge software development firm specializing in defense and industry training, was awarded a tactical funding increase of $811,856 by...
Why the city of Central is exploring a separation from BREC
Central Mayor Wade Evans says the city is exploring the option of running its parks because officials are unhappy with BREC’s management of them.
“I...
See what’s moving into the former site of The Shed BBQ on Burbank Drive
Prominent Baton Rouge injury attorney Gordon McKernan and local restaurateur Ozzie Fernandez are partnering to bring Court to Table, a new bar, restaurant and...
This Baton Rouge mixologist is a 2025 James Beard Award semifinalist
Alan Walter, a Baton Rouge mixologist and former City Group Hospitality consultant, has been named a 2025 James Beard Award semifinalist in the “outstanding...
See what new plans Community Coffee has in store for 2025
Baton Rouge’s Community Coffee plans to introduce new products, coffee flavors, and education and advocacy efforts this year.
Matt Saurage Sr., board chair for Community...
Empire Wingz is opening a new location in Zachary
Baton Rouge wing spot Empire Wingz is opening its fifth location in Zachary.
The carry-out focused chicken restaurant is slated to open at the end...
An update on the winter weather’s impact on the Capital Region
Frigid temperatures Wednesday on the heels of a rare winter blizzard covering most of the Gulf Coast make closures likely to continue over the...
This Baton Rouge startup aims to propel the adoption of digital twin technology
A new Baton Rouge startup—Digi-Twin Global—is aiming to “reshape the future of infrastructure” through the power of digital twins.
For those unfamiliar, a digital twin...
See what’s moving into the former Rock Paper Taco spot on Perkins
A New Orleans-based restaurant featuring Mexican-inspired cuisine is expanding into the Capital Region, opening in a familiar spot on Perkins Road.
Vals, a restaurant and...
