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Wilson faces many challenges as new BREC superintendent

As BREC’s new superintendent, Corey Wilson will have his work cut out for him. Though...

Haynie named new LSU executive vice president and provost

Stacia Haynie has been tapped to serve as the LSU’s next executive vice president...

Baum’s to remain open on Perkins following $1M sale of building

Baum’s Fine Pastries and Chocolates will remain open at 10550 Perkins Road following today’s...

Taylor Energy sues to block order to contain 14-year-old oil leak

Taylor Energy, the company that has so far failed to end a 14-year-old oil...

Lamar expanding into five new markets with $418.5M acquisition  

Baton Rouge-based Lamar Advertising Company has completed a $418.5 million deal that adds some...

BREC No. 2, Corey Wilson, tapped to succeed McKnight

Corey Wilson, an attorney and the current chief of management and business services at...

Entergy, PSC looking into ‘unsightly’ crowded poles along Highland Road

It apparently will take a village—specifically, the Louisiana Public Service Commission, Entergy Louisiana and...

$1M incentive helped lure Bayou Country Superfest back to Baton Rouge

Today’s announcement that Bayou Country Superfest is returning to its original home in Tiger...

Shopping center planned for Dyson House property following $1.5M sale

The Dyson House Listening Room property has been sold for $1.5 million and the...

Baton Rouge casinos post yet another losing month

November was another losing month for the Baton Rouge casino market. For the 16th-straight...
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