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Tighter mortgage standards has yet to impact Baton Rouge market

While the federal agency that insures mortgages for first-time homebuyers recently tightened its standards...

Bluebonnet Parc shopping center hits the market

Bluebonnet Parc, the 135,000-square-foot shopping center near the Mall of Louisiana, is being marketed...

Think we’ve got traffic problems? Wait until new N.O. airport opens in May

While Baton Rouge has focused on solving its traffic woes, New Orleans-area lawmakers and...

Baton Rouge casino revenue drops 19% in February

Revenues for Baton Rouge’s riverboat casinos continue to sink, declining 19% compared to February...

‘LaPolitics:’ Senate chairs look toward regular session

Senate Finance Chair Eric LaFleur says that since the deadlock in the Revenue Estimating...

MovEBR program manager bids move to selection board review

Several firms have responded to the Broome administration’s Request for Qualifications for two separate...

Rotary’s centennial sculpture installation delayed by rising Mississippi River

Installation of a 14-foot high steel sculpture meant to commemorate the Rotary Club of...

Former Sam’s Club at Cortana sold for $5.6M

The former Sam’s Club at Cortana Mall that abruptly closed last year has been...

Need a water treatment plant? Baton Rouge could sell the Central property as is

Baton Rouge city-parish officials are strongly considering the possibility of putting the Central Wastewater...

Stupp Corp. announces $22M expansion at Baton Rouge plant

Stupp Corporation today announced it will spend $22 million to upgrade its two steel...