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

IBM committed to Baton Rouge despite customer contact center decision

While local and state economic development officials lament IBM scrapping its plans for a...

Ag Commissioner says he’s not trying to ‘hinder’ medical marijuana production

Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain is firing back at the...

Downtown Baton Rouge library construction to resume after nearly 11 months

Construction could resume as soon as next week on the downtown library, which has...

Louisiana medical marijuana program in limbo

The future of the state’s upstart medical marijuana program looks increasingly bleak, as an...

Ascension, Livingston consider limits on fill to raise buildings  

Officials in Ascension and Livingston parishes are contemplating limits on the amount of dirt,...

Prescriptions to Geaux opening second Baton Rouge pharmacy

Prescriptions to Geaux is expanding its Baton Rouge footprint with a second location, which...

L’Auberge to open $4M smoking terrace Friday

L’Auberge will unveil its new $4 million smoking and gaming terrace at noon tomorrow. The...

Blink Boutique closing Baton Rouge location

Blink Boutique, known for its prominent social media presence and online sales, is closing...

NOLA-based jeweler Porter Lyons popping up at Perkins Rowe

The New Orleans-based accessory and jeweler Porter Lyons will park its tiny house shop...

Bảo Vietnamese Kitchen expands with Prairieville market and deli

The husband-and-wife owners of Bảo Vietnamese Kitchen on Perkins Road have opened an Asian...
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