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How did Baton Rouge’s casinos fare in November?

After a revenue surge in October, Baton Rouge’s casinos had another solid month in...

Baton Rouge’s Ethan Allen retailer is closing

After more than nine decades in the furniture business and 51 years as an...

Amid rapid expansion, 7 Brew is opening its fifth Capital Region location

7 Brew, the fast-expanding drive-thru coffee chain, is gearing up to open its fifth...

Here’s what local auto dealers expect the market to look like in 2026

After years of volatility driven by supply shortages, rising prices and shifting consumer behavior,...

The latest on Baton Rouge’s planned film-focused charter school

Efforts to establish a new 9-12 charter school in Baton Rouge with an emphasis...

The Capital Region’s biggest project announcements of 2025

It’s been a big year for economic development in Louisiana, and the Capital Region...

Mayor Edwards touts year-one progress on homelessness

When Mayor Sid Edwards reflects on his first year in office, he describes a...

Rolfe McCollister: 20 wishes for BR in 2026

This is my “wish list” for the new year. Most will require us to...

Creative Bloc purchases downtown building for a new coworking hub

Coworking operator Creative Bloc has purchased a 23,000-square-foot downtown office property to serve as...

An LSU professor’s tips for responsible AI adoption in business

As artificial intelligence tools become more accessible, business leaders across a range of industries...