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Audit highlights problems with state massage therapy laws, licensing board

Local massage therapists are applauding a recent report by the Louisiana legislative auditor that calls on the state’s massage therapy licensing board to tighten its regulation of the industry.

BRAC: Vaccines bolstering Baton Rouge’s economic recovery

The Baton Rouge Area Chamber today released its monthly COVID-19 economic indicator report, which...

Small business advocates seek PPP application extension

Small business advocates are calling on the federal government to extend the March 31...

First look: SoLou opens in former Rum House space

A boudin quesadilla, a charcuterie board inspired by the muffaletta, and chicken and waffles...

Amid sexual misconduct scandal, LSU Giving Day raises record-breaking $1.6M

Despite a high-profile sexual assault scandal, LSU raised more than $1.6 million Wednesday during its third annual Giving Day,

Amazon site at Cortana to be completed by August 2022; demolition to start in May

Now that the Metro Council has approved a rezoning request for the former Cortana...
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Vinformatix, BRPD looking to reduce crime through data analytics

In an effort to reduce crime throughout the city, local software company Vinformatix is looking to create a data analytics tool so that the Baton Rouge Police Department can gauge the pulse of the community toward crime-related events.

Lipsey’s successful history built on ability to adapt to change

Walking into the plush, 80,000-square-foot building on the corner of Rieger Road and Exchequer...

Proposed $2B Louisiana project could restore wetlands; critics fear impacts

A proposed $2 billion project could protect and restore thousands of acres of Louisiana...

Businesses more reluctant to fire employees over performance issues

Millions of workers have been laid off during the pandemic, but cutting ties with...