Healthcare

US businesses grapple with how to get employees inoculated

U.S. workers could soon face choices such as free COVID-19 shots and a cash...

Baton Rouge law firms cancel large office holiday parties, redirect funds

Many of Baton Rouge’s biggest law firms—typically known for their large office holiday parties in swanky hotels and banquet halls—are readjusting their plans this year in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly as Louisiana sees a spike in cases.

Gov. Edwards talks vaccine plans at White House event

Meeting with other governors at a White House event Tuesday, Gov. John Bel Edwards...

LSU bucking post-Thanksgiving COVID-19 surge

Despite fast-rising increases in COVID-19 cases across much of the state, LSU seems to...

Louisiana officials urge embrace of virus vaccine

With a coronavirus vaccine expected to be widely available within months, Louisiana's governor and...

Planning Commission to consider senior housing development by EBRCOA

The Planning Commission next month will consider three applications related to the East Baton Rouge Council On Aging’s senior housing development planned near downtown.

Executive Centre on Interline sells for $10.5M

The Executive Centre on Interline Avenue near Interstate 12 has been sold for nearly...

JR Ball: Bah! Humbug! It’s ‘Groundhog Day’

The calendar—and the "Hallelujah Chorus"—says it's Christmas season, but are refusal to deal with COVID-19 has every day feeling like the movie "Groundhog Day.'

Louisiana’s latest special session cost taxpayers $1.1M

The fall special session held by Louisiana lawmakers to debate COVID-19 rules and hurricane...

Virus roundup … 

• The coronavirus was present in the U.S. weeks earlier than scientists and public...