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Meet the 500: Jenni Peters
Jenni Peters, Founder and Owner, Varsity Sports Running
Jenni Peters, a former USA Track & Field athlete and a competitor in the first-ever Olympic Marathon...
Make yourself irreplaceable in the age of AI
For much of the general public, it wasn’t long ago that artificial intelligence was considered a vague and distant threat, something reserved for sci-fi...
Southern University advances plan to add two new residential buildings
The Southern University Board of Supervisors on Tuesday took a step toward expanding student housing by advancing a proposal that could add roughly 850...
Gonzales audit flags noncompliance with Louisiana’s public bid law
A recent audit of the city of Gonzales found multiple weaknesses in internal controls and instances of noncompliance with state law, including more than...
After years of growth, Emergent Method settles into larger downtown space
Emergent Method has relocated to a larger downtown Baton Rouge office, marking the next phase of growth for the Louisiana-based consulting firm as it...
LSU is launching Louisiana’s first bachelor’s degree in AI
LSU will launch the state’s first bachelor’s degree in artificial intelligence this fall, positioning itself among a small but growing group of universities nationwide...
Cecelia Creole Bistro is growing its downtown footprint with added space
Cecelia Creole Bistro is expanding its footprint in downtown Baton Rouge, but owner Brad Watts says the goal isn't to make the popular restaurant...
City-parish looks to spark private investment with new redevelopment programs
City-parish officials on Monday announced a slate of new initiatives aimed at reducing blight and stimulating economic development, community revitalization and first-time homeownership.
The initiatives...
Runway construction set to begin at Livingston Parish airport site
Construction on the long-anticipated Livingston Parish airport is set to take a major step forward with crews expected to begin building the runway as...
What’s the latest on LSU’s $154M plan to build a new library?
It’s no secret that LSU is looking to replace its aging main library with a new, state-of-the-art facility. But how close is that vision...
Baton Rouge Area Foundation takes ownership of The Newtron Group
The Baton Rouge Area Foundation has assumed ownership of The Newtron Group, the foundation announced Thursday, completing a long-planned transition designed by founder Newton...
What we know about the planned reopening of Fleur de Lis Pizza
Renovation work to reopen the iconic Fleur de Lis Pizza restaurant on Government Street has been delayed, though the restaurant's new owner expects construction...
Lawmakers move to position Louisiana for aerospace investment
A cluster of House bills filed just before this session’s introduction deadline suggests that state leaders may be positioning Louisiana to land a major...
This Louisiana think tank is calling for reforms to curb rising electricity costs
A new report from the Pelican Institute for Public Policy urges Louisiana lawmakers and regulators to rethink the state’s regulatory framework for electricity, warning...
Data center deals could leave ratepayers ‘holding the bag,’ advocate warns
Amid Louisiana’s data center boom, a key question is emerging: Who pays if the tech giants don’t stick around?
Speaking Monday to the Press Club...
How Baton Rouge businesses are reacting to surging gasoline prices
A sharp rise in gas prices this month driven largely by global geopolitical tensions has quickly increased the cost of doing business for companies...
Local auto dealers say EV demand remains soft despite surging gas prices
Baton Rouge’s electric vehicle market is showing signs of renewed consumer interest amid rising gas prices, but local dealers say demand remains limited.
While higher...
Meet the winners of this year’s Safety Excellence Awards
At a Thursday night banquet at L’Auberge Casino & Hotel, the Greater Baton Rouge Industry Alliance announced the winners of its 30th annual Safety...
Livingston and Ascension lead five-year population growth in Capital Region
Population trends across the Capital Region continue to reflect a suburban-driven growth pattern, with outlying parishes expanding steadily while the urban core works to...
Southern University is planning a $20M nursing school expansion
Southern University is preparing to break ground as early as May on a $20 million nursing facility that officials say will double its nursing...
