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Abandoned telecom cables could be leaking lead into parts of south Louisiana 

Louisiana is making headlines again this week, and not just for its LSU baseball stars. The Wall Street Journal this morning published an investigative...

Louisiana cashing in on sports betting

Louisiana tax revenues continue to climb for mobile and retail sports betting, while collections have been mixed for other gaming compared to last year.

5 THINGS to watch in July

Must-attend business, leadership and community events in the month of July.

A mall fights for relevance

Shifting consumer and economic dynamics are forcing the Mall of Louisiana to reinvent its retail mix to keep customers spending. Experts wonder if it will be enough.

Millions pulled from Louisiana lawmakers’ districts in wake of spending cap vote 

Conservative Louisiana House members who tried to block Gov. John Bel Edwards and legislative leaders from spending more state funding saw $22.8 million in...

The Baton Rouge business behind the branded walls in restaurants all over town 

Lately, Lettermans President and CEO Steven Perret finds himself asking more of his clients the following question: If your walls could talk, what would they say? 

How one Baton Rouge lobbyist is harnessing AI 

Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing how business owners and workers do their job as different industries experiment to see how the technology can be applied to their fields. 

US workers have quit quitting their jobs 

The surge in Americans quitting their jobs has abated since its peak in 2021, another sign that the labor market is cooling from scorching...

Belle of Baton Rouge will rebrand and move casino ashore into atrium

The Belle of Baton Rouge casino will move its games from the riverboat onto dry land and undergo a similar rebranding process to Hollywood...

See how much EBR water prices are increasing

The cost of tap water in East Baton Rouge Parish outside of the capital city went up this month, a few months after the water company raised prices inside the city. 

US hiring slows to a still-solid gain of 209,000 jobs in June 

America’s employers pulled back on hiring but still delivered another month of solid gains in June, adding 209,000 jobs, a sign that the economy’s...

PMAC upgrade project won’t receive ‘problem’ $50M appropriation

LSU’s plans to upgrade the Pete Maravich Assembly Center will get started with significantly less funding than anticipated after money was improperly appropriated for the project. But just how the inappropriate expense got in the state budget remains a mystery. 

Personal income grew 6.2% in Louisiana during the first quarter, topping national average

Louisianans saw their personal income grow 6.2% during the first quarter of the year, according to a new report from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

Residence Inn Towne Center owners reach settlement over alleged ADA violations

The U.S. Justice Department and the owners of the Residence Inn Towne Center have reached a settlement regarding a civil case alleging the hotel failed to maintain its facilities to be accessible to people with disabilities. 

U.S. job openings dip below 10 million but labor market remains robust 

U.S. job openings slipped in May but remained at levels high enough to illustrate that the American labor market remains resilient in the face of sharply higher interest rates.

Baton Rouge General opens Louisiana Center for Bariatrics

Baton Rouge General Medical Center has opened the Louisiana Center for Bariatrics, offering surgical and nonsurgical approaches to fighting obesity. 

Baton Rouge jewelry line featured in British edition of ‘Vogue’

Readers can find Baton Rouge-based jewelry brand Steward & James in this month’s British edition of Vogue magazine.  In the July issue, the brand is...
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JR Ball: The joy of passion and great expectations 

When the people of Baton Rouge decide something they cherish must be excellent at something, they don’t expect it, they demand it. And the...

Does the Capital Region have the workforce to lead the energy transition?

The Capital Region has one of the highest concentrations of chemical engineers in the country, with more in the pipeline to replace those who will retire soon, the Baton Rouge Area Chamber reports. 

Companies are reining in rewards and loyalty programs to save money

Reward programs, including birthday freebies and discounts, have long been a way for companies and brands to build loyalty and incentivize spending.