Could the IHOP on College Drive be forced to close?

The franchisee of the IHOP on College Drive is being sued by the restaurant chain for breach of contract and trademark infringement after allegedly...

H&E accepts a counter merger offer. See who it’s from

Roughly one month after announcing it was being acquired, Baton Rouge-based H&E Equipment Services Inc. has received a separate binding acquisition proposal and merger...

The Louisiana Chemical Association names a new leader

The Louisiana Chemical Association and the Louisiana Chemical Industry Alliance have named David Cresson as their new president and CEO.  Cresson will succeed Greg Bowser,...

This firm was just tapped to lead Plan Baton Rouge III

Colorado-based Sasaki has been tapped to lead Plan Baton Rouge III, the latest initiative aimed at advancing downtown Baton Rouge.  The firm beat out 22...

See how Baton Rouge contractors dominated this ‘Top Performers’ list

Once again, Baton Rouge-based construction contractors snagged top honors with the Associated Builders and Contractors.  Baton Rouge firms account for four out of the top...

What the latest audit of LSU athletics shows

An audit of LSU’s athletic department found that the organization operated with a nearly $1 million deficit in 2024. The report released last week by...

Uncertainty looms large in the debate over library funding

Much remains “up in the air” when it comes to the future of the East Baton Rouge Parish Library system’s funding, according to Mary...

The story behind Baton Rouge’s newest film festival

A new nonprofit film festival—the Baton Rouge Underground Film Festival, or BRUFF—is coming to downtown’s Manship Theatre this August. The three-day event has a stated...
residential real estate

How the area’s residential real estate market fared in January 

The Capital Region housing market saw year-over-year declines in pending sales during January but saw a significant leap in inventory and closed sales, according...

What Baton Rouge bakers are doing to cope with inflation

It’s no secret that egg prices are on the rise. While many shoppers are struggling to find affordable eggs or get to the store...

Nexus Louisiana has named its next leader. See who it is

The Nexus Louisiana Board of Directors voted unanimously Thursday to invite New Orleans software entrepreneur Tony Zanders to be its next president and CEO. The...
COVID economy

See how Baton Rouge-area hotels got a Super Bowl boost as well

Thanks mainly to the Super Bowl, hotel occupancies and average daily rates at Baton Rouge hotels increased last week compared to the same time...

CATS union workers edge closer to a strike after an alleged wage freeze

Transit union employees of the Capital Area Transit System are “closer than ever” to a strike after CATS bypassed negotiations with the union to...

How Baton Rouge restaurants are navigating norovirus 

A recent norovirus outbreak has shaken the Louisiana oyster industry, with ripple effects on Baton Rouge restaurants.  On Feb. 4, the Louisiana Department of Health...

A developer wants to turn this downtown space into affordable housing

A New Orleans-based developer is planning to transform the former State National Life Insurance building and an adjoining building into an affordable housing development. Jarrett...

Meet Drusilla Seafood Restaurant’s new executive chef 

Daniel Dreher, former executive chef at The Myrtles and Restaurant 1796, is the new executive chef at Drusilla Seafood Restaurant and Drusilla Place Catering.  After...

LSU president warns of ‘crippling financial shortfalls’ from NIH cuts

LSU President William Tate warns that changes to the National Institutes of Health funding policies could have dire consequences for LSU and research institutions...

NAI Latter & Blum is under new ownership. See who acquired the company

Latter & Blum’s commercial division is back under local ownership after a New Orleans-based property management company recently acquired it. Rampart/Wurth Holding Company Inc. acquired...

A smarter way to approach Louisiana’s film tax credits? This new company thinks so

Patrick Mulhearn, a major player in Louisiana’s film industry, has launched a new business aimed at helping both filmmakers and Louisiana taxpayers get the...

A look at Mayor Edwards’ plan to curb crime

Mayor-President Coach Sid Edwards on Tuesday morning unveiled two new public safety initiatives during a press conference at City Hall in an effort to...