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

Dima Ghawi: Secrets to working remotely

Tips for establishing a successful virtual workspace.

Lunchtime frustrations: Waitr glitches leave area restaurants confused

Baton Rouge area restaurants already struggling amid the coronavirus spread received a Waitr-related jolt during the lunchtime rush.

Some restaurants ready to embrace restrictions; others not sure it’s worth it

Numerous Baton Rouge area restaurants were preparing a response to limited service prior to the announcement from Gov. John Bel Edwards.

Drive-thru testing site open at BR General’s Mid City campus

Baton Rouge’s first drive-thru COVID-19 testing site opened this afternoon at Baton Rouge General’s...

Legislature to pause proceedings amid coronavirus concerns 

The Louisiana Legislature will recess today amid coronavirus concerns until March 30 or March...

NFIB: How small businesses and workplaces should respond to coronavirus 

The National Federation of Independent Business hosted a webinar on Friday to discuss the...
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Edwards closes bars, casinos, movie theaters and severely limits restaurants to slow coronavirus spread 

Today, Gov. John Bel Edwards took additional measures to reduce the spread of the...

LSU issuing prorated refunds for meals, campus housing; student fees TBD

With LSU's decision to cancel in-person classes, the university is refunding students their unused dorm and meal plan payments.

Baton Rouge restaurants take a hit over St. Patrick’s Day weekend

People partied despite the cancellation of the St. Patrick's Day parade, but area restaurants struggled for business over the weekend.

Riegel: Reflecting on coronavirus and the new normal

I often think about the title float of a Mardi Gras parade I saw...
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