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

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...

IberiaBank’s Ben Marmande moving to Houston; John Everett to succeed him

IberiaBank’s longtime Baton Rouge market president, Ben Marmande, is relocating to Houston, where he...

No rest for the weary: Westside commuters face more traffic obstacles

The troubled intracoastal bridge—and westside commuters—can’t catch a break. Traffic along La. 1 northbound, which...

LSU gets scholarship flexibility, gives glimpse of freshmen class

The LSU Board of Supervisors this morning unanimously approved a request from LSU’s flagship...
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