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Take a look inside the Baton Rouge Mariott Hotel following its $28M makeover

A major exterior and interior renovation of the Baton Rouge Marriott Hotel was announced...

Louisiana economic development could be hampered by bond elimination in GOP tax plan

Among the casualties of the Trump administration’s proposed tax system overhaul is a type...

Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra asks Broome for help with back rent

The Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra is negotiating with the city-parish to come up with...

Executive Spotlight Q&A: Fritz Embaugh

Photography by Don Kadair Fritz Embaugh Position: CEO and Director of Operations Company: Plus One Design and...

Seafood restaurant moving into old Louie’s Cafe building

The old Louie’s Cafe building on State Street is getting a new tenant. A quick-service...

Planned unit development on tap for Zachary

A developer has plans for a planned unit development, featuring 692 residential lots, on...

360 acres bought for Comite diversion project, next phase could begin in 2018

The Amite River Basin Commission has purchased another 360 acres of land for the...

LSU, OLOL join ‘elite group’ with new partnership

LSU and Our Lady of the Lake are launching a collaborative program that will...

A land-based casino in Baton Rouge? Task force weighs possibility

Changes could be coming to how the state regulates casinos, and—should that happen—the Belle...

Celebrating 200 years of Baton Rouge

2017 kicks off a yearlong celebration of the Baton Rouge Bicentennial, marking 200 years...