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Local housing trend continues of homebuyers hiding high-end sale prices

As in previous years, a growing number of buyers in the high-end segment of...

Louisiana legislative auditor resigns

The Louisiana legislative auditor plans to step down March 2. “After a 37-plus-year career, I’ve...

New Baton Rouge program helps bridge digital divide for preschool children

The Baton Rouge Early Childhood Education Collaborative, a two-year-old nonprofit organization created to address the educational needs of preschoolers from low-income and underserved families, unveiled a new program today to help parents and caregivers utilize technology to better prepare those children for kindergarten.

Ochsner files advance expansion notices with LED for Baton Rouge facilities

The Ochsner Clinic Foundation filed advance notices with Louisiana Economic Development regarding plans to expand several of its facilities across the state, including two in Baton Rouge.

iTA Truck Sales and Service acquires Timmons Truck Center in Baton Rouge

iTA Truck Sales and Service has acquired Timmons Truck Center in Baton Rouge, making...

GOP lawmaker: Gas tax measure offers strong ROI for infrastructure needs

Despite the pandemic-triggered hit to the state’s economy, Louisiana cannot afford to keep putting...
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LSU Athletics spent $128,000 on misconduct prevention during time of allegations

LSU Athletics—using money provided by the nonprofit Tiger Athletics Foundation—spent at least $128,513 on...

Stephen Hightower to open new restaurant in former Bistro Byronz location

Stephen Hightower is planning a new restaurant for the former Bistro Byronz space on...

Growing visual effects business a bright spot for Baton Rouge film industry

While the COVID-19 pandemic shut down film and television production around the country for much of 2020, the local industry saw an uptick in the amount of post-production work that is done here.

How shifting to Amazon, Etsy helped some retailers bounce back

As sales vanished amid the pandemic, many retailers shifted to Amazon and Etsy to...