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

Coronavirus among factors bringing down oil prices

Increased global energy supplies, declining oil prices and the outbreak of the coronavirus have...

Alford: The GOP vs. GOP dynamic

Louisiana voters began the process of fully embracing Republican candidates around 2007, as registrations...

Poor labor productivity, rising costs plagued McDermott before bankruptcy filing

Poor labor productivity and rising construction and subcontractor costs are said to be what...

Draft report: Massive reorganization of BRPD could save millions, improve service

The Baton Rouge Police Department could save millions of dollars a year by implementing...

Business First Bancshares acquires Houma-based Pedestal Bank 

Baton Rouge-based Business First Bancshares, the holding company for b1BANK, and Pedestal Bancshares today...

Alford: Louisiana budget process might stay messy

If you like your state budget process peppered with uncertainty, drenched in politics and...

Lacey Conway is taking over

Meet the South Louisiana woman who's now in the top spot at a company with $4.5 billion in sales last year. The advice she lives by? Don't be afraid to make a decision.

Renee Chatelain is building an arts hub

This year, she oversees what is arguably the Arts Council’s biggest project yet.

10 tips for taking care of you in 2020

From weighted blankets to volunteering, some outside-the-box health tips from local wellness pros.

10 books Baton Rouge women in business are reading

Time to start aiming for your 500 pages a day. Or squeeze in just a bit more book time.
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