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Breaking news, company moves, economic trends, and the deals shaping Greater Baton Rouge and the Capital Region.

Mayor’s race off to slow start 

Mayoral candidates have been making the rounds, attending various community events, albeit while keeping a...

LSU no longer ‘strongly encouraging’ COVID-positive students to return home 

Facing a spike in cases since reopening three weeks ago, LSU has slightly adjusted...

Virus roundup …  

• Gov. John Bel Edwards will hold a news conference today at 2:30 p.m....

Virus roundup …

• Louisiana health officials today reported 828 new COVID-19 cases and 14 additional deaths...

As Harveston begins second residential phase, Mike Wampold remains bullish on commercial

Work has expedited on the second residential phase of Harveston, Mike Wampold’s planned community at Nicholson Drive and Bluebonnet Boulevard, as his commercial plans pick up speed.

Virus roundup … 

• The U.S. unemployment rate fell sharply in August to 8.4% from 10.2% even...
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Virus and hurricane recovery roundup … 

• The federal government has told states to prepare for a coronavirus vaccine to...

LSU researchers develop technology to protect football players from coronavirus

LSU researchers, in partnership with sports technology startup Tigeraire, have developed new helmet cooling...

LSU campus workers union urges halt of face-to-face activities systemwide

The United Campus Workers of Louisiana labor union is calling on LSU leaders to immediately halt face-to-face activities to slow COVID-19 spread.

OLOL one of 51 sites selected for COVID-19 clinical trial 

Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center today announced it’s selection as one...
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