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St. George was mostly about a decidedly right-leaning group of residents wanting some independence from an increasing liberal city-parish government.

Gov. John Bel Edwards, despite GOP spin, has show fiscal restraint and political pragmatism in bailing Louisiana out of a deep financial hole.

Republican businessman Eddie Rispone is the clear pick of Publisher Rolfe McCollister in the gubernatorial runoff with Democrat John Bel Edwards.

City working with Hope Enterprise to address the food desert problem and get brick-and-mortar grocery stores to open in north Baton Rouge.

Industry leaders are battling the stigma attached with not getting a four-year degree with a Louisiana Calling campaign designed to boost the state’s trained workforce.

Federal changes are propelling the East Baton Rouge Parish Housing Authority and its new executive director to rethink public housing.

A recount shows Republicans Franklin Foil and Steve Carter tied for the No. 2 spot in the Senate District 16 race; if it stands, both will face Democrat Beverly Brooks Thompson in a three-way runoff.

In a tight labor market, Baton Rouge businesses are using more descriptive—and more direct—job posting language in the hunt for would-be employees.

Entrepreneur: Rodney Greenup, president of Greenup Industries, started his industrial maintenance company in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.

Executive Spotlight: Christopher D'Elia recently celebrated his 10th year as dean of LSU's College of the Coast & Environment, the longest continuous tenure of any presently serving LSU dean.