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State Sen. Regina Barrow dragging Louisiana government into local BREC controversy

As the BREC Board of Commissioners prepares to meet tonight for what likely will...

Some financial backers of Baton Rouge Zoo say they’ll support the zoo no matter where it’s located

Among the arguments the BREC administration has repeatedly used over the past 18 months...

Allied mayors join forces to oppose Baton Rouge Zoo relocation

The mayors of Baker, Central and Zachary—in a show of unified opposition—joined Baton Rouge...

ExxonMobil: Major investment hangs in the balance, as opposing sides square off over ITEP

The war of words over how Baton Rouge should handle Industrial Tax Exemption Program...

St. George redux: Proponents back for a second try

It didn’t really come as a surprise when, earlier this month, organizers of the...

Westside story: A growing number of young homebuyers are choosing the other side of the Mississippi River

NO PLACE LIKE HOME: Emily Gregoire, who works at the LSU Foundation, and her...

Baton Rouge craft beer brewers want ability to sell directly to stores

BREWING SUCCESS: Southern Craft Brewing co-founder Joe Picou says “the biggest positive impact on...

JR Ball: St. George is just another Baton Rouge taxing district

What does the disaster known as Louisiana’s special legislative session and the second go-round...

Riegel: Once again, Louisiana is dead last

On the same late February day that economic development officials from across Louisiana were...

Publisher: Who’s responsible for St. George?

There are many critics of those who want to organize the city of St....
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