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BRAC: Capital Region recovery continues along with rising housing costs

Hotel occupancy in the Capital Region was nearly 10% higher than the national average in mid-March, according to the latest economic indicator report from the Baton Rouge Area Chamber. 

Diocese of Baton Rouge names schools superintendent

The Diocese of Baton Rouge has named a new leader for its schools. Mary Patricia...

Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank feeling pain of inflation, too

Rising prices for both food and gasoline are hitting the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank hard.

Affordable housing development planned for former Borden’s site

Georgia-based JPB Holdings is planning a 49-unit affordable apartment development on 2 acres at...

Louisiana oil companies face challenges trying to ramp up production

There’s new pressure to increase U.S. oil production, but it’s not that simple, Fox...

​​Mississippi River bridge panel expected to narrow site options today

The Capital Area Road and Bridge District at a meeting today is expected to narrow from 20 the number of locations still in play for a new Mississippi River bridge, the director of an industry-backed transportation group says. 
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Former OLOL CEO Scott Wester in running for Florida hospital job 

Former president and CEO of Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center Scott Wester is in the running to become president and CEO of South Broward Hospital just north of Miami, according to The Chattanoogan. 

Capital Area United Way to distribute $1.5M for 21 programs

Capital Area United Way will distribute $1.5 million for 21 programs related to education, healthy living and income stability, the organization’s leaders announced today. 

Renovated River Center Performing Arts Theatre steps into 21st century 

That was the idea behind the renovations to the River Center Performing Arts Theatre, which is now open for a new spring season of music, drama and more after COVID-related setbacks and Hurricane Ida. 

Local group continues pushing for alternative I-10 plan

Opponents of the state’s plans to widen Interstate 10 from La. 415 to Essen Lane aren’t giving up without a fight.