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Insurance commissioner’s race heats up

Tim Temple is putting his money where his mouth is, announcing Tuesday he has...

Flock this: Spanish Town residents pink with worry over Airbnbs

(Editor's Note: This story has been updated to include comments from Airbnb.) Some Spanish Town...

LABI meeting: How to galvanize the next generation of voters

Generational shifts are transforming American politics, pollster Kristen Soltis Anderson told attendees of LABI’s...

Belle of Baton Rouge owners consider casino upgrades

Executives with Eldorado Resorts, the new parent company of the Belle of Baton Rouge,...

400,000 acres in Austin Chalk, Louisiana-Mississippi stack up for grabs

Amelia Resources is offering of 400,000 net acres in the Louisiana-Mississippi Austin Chalk and...

More employers launch high-tech wellness programs, sparking privacy concerns

Across the U.S., more employers, out to control ballooning health-care costs, are handing out...

Roundup: Downtown Schlittz re-vamp / Gov. Edwards spent $100K in Israel / Emerge’s new members

Bought: Walk-On's co-founder Jack Warner has bought back popular downtown restaurant Schlittz & Giggles,...

Alford: Political money game may look different this year

While Democratic boosters in Louisiana are eager to double down on the candidacy of...

Alford: Political money game may look different this election cycle

While Democratic boosters in Louisiana are eager to double down on the candidacy of...

Baton Rouge florists swamped as Valentine’s Day nears

Despite rises in online sales, local florists are still getting swamped with phone orders...