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SCOTUS sides with oil companies over where Louisiana coastal lawsuits can be heard
The U.S. Supreme Court has handed a major win to oil and gas companies in a long-running legal fight over coastal damage in Louisiana,...
BTR is adding flights for these LSU football matchups
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport has announced the addition of nonstop Delta flights from Baton Rouge for two LSU games this season. The airport also...
PSC agrees to fast-track Entergy’s $20B plan to power Meta’s data center
The Louisiana Public Service Commission on Wednesday voted to fast-track Entergy’s proposal to power Meta’s data center in Richland Parish, advancing a controversial multibillion-dollar...
Nexus competition calls on students to turn education data into decisions
Nexus Louisiana has launched its fourth DevDays competition, the EdTech Challenge, in partnership with New Schools for Louisiana.
The challenge invites computer science and engineering...
The 61 North Logistics Center is complete
Construction is complete on the 61 North Logistics Center, a 240,000-square-foot Class A industrial facility on Tom Drive near Airline Highway, according to an...
BengalPro acquires fellow Capital Region pest control company
BengalPro Exterminators has acquired Premier Pest Services, bringing together two Baton Rouge-area pest control companies in a move that expands BengalPro’s footprint in the...
Baton Rouge Gallery eyes major expansion with plans for a new arts center
The Baton Rouge Gallery, long a cornerstone of the local arts community, is partnering with BREC to plan a new, larger facility that would...
New owners to turn Hilton Capitol Center into a Sports Illustrated Resort
A Sports Illustrated Resorts destination is planned for downtown Baton Rouge, marking the brand's first Louisiana location as it expands into major sports markets,...
A new family-owned furniture store is opening on Florida Boulevard
Nova Furniture, a new family-owned furniture store, is preparing to open its doors near the intersection of Airline Highway and Florida Boulevard.
Located at 8560...
Construction to begin on Emeril’s Chop House at L’Auberge
Work is set to get underway on celebrity chef Emeril Lagasse's new restaurant at L'Auberge Casino & Hotel in Baton Rouge.
Emeril’s Chophouse will replace...
Aerospace incentive bills head to Senate after passing House unanimously
Two key pieces of a broader legislative package aimed at positioning Louisiana for aerospace investment cleared the House on Monday afternoon and are now...
Proposed bill would limit climate-related lawsuits against energy industry
A bill moving through the Louisiana Legislature would significantly restrict the ability to bring lawsuits tied to climate change, shielding energy companies and related...
This Ascension hospital is moving forward with plans to replace its existing facility
West Ascension Parish Hospital is advancing plans to replace its aging facility in Donaldsonville.
The hospital issued a request for proposals for architectural services in...
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...
