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New Orleans firm takes top spot on LSU 100 rankings

New Orleans-based Goss Advisors has been named the fastest-growing company owned or led by...

Baton Rouge initial unemployment claims spike 30% last week

New unemployment claims in Baton Rouge rose in the first week of November, after...

ITEP requests under fire at BC&I meeting

An estimated three dozen activists gathered this morning in protest outside the building where the Louisiana Board of Commerce and Industry is scheduled to consider requests for some $1.8 billion in corporate tax incentives at its monthly meeting.

St. George lawsuit moves forward with scheduling order 

A scheduling order has been issued in the suit filed by Mayor Sharon Weston...

Baton Rouge photographer opens studio, salon suites on Goodwood

Local photographer Aaron Hogan has moved his business Eye Wander Photo into a new building on Goodwood Boulevard, across the street from the Main Library. 

Ironman: LSU engineers designing wearable exoskeleton for construction industry 

LSU construction management and engineering professors are collaborating with Rutgers University to create wearable,...
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‘LaPolitics:’ Tax questions on runoff ballot  

The Dec. 5 ballot will not only host the runoff elections resulting from last...

Baton Rouge retailers hopeful for healthy holiday season following spring slump

Following the shutdown of retailers earlier this year at the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, local shop owners are concerned about what another shutdown from rising cases could mean for their traditional holiday shopping season. 

BREC to break ground Dec. 8 on $40M Baton Rouge Zoo, Greenwood Park project

The $40 million first phase of renovations planned for BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo and...

Judge rejects GOP attempt to block Louisiana virus restrictions 

19th Judicial District Judge William Morvant today rejected an effort by Republican state House...