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Where are all the tech workers? IBM shortfall reflects struggling industry

IBM’s failure to fulfill its promise of creating 800 jobs this year is an...

Baton Rouge startup seeks to streamline homebuying process

A Baton Rouge startup is seeking to streamline the homebuying process by allowing sellers...

Executive Spotlight Q&A: Jay Labarre, president/CEO of Labarre Associates

Photography by Don Kadair Jay Labarre Position: President/CEO Age: 65 Family: Married to Tere, with two children: Lauren, 35,...

News alert: IBM fails to meet job numbers; Louisiana extends deal for two more years

IBM failed to create the 800 jobs it promised by 2017 in Baton Rouge...

Mounting frustrations over Baton Rouge building permit delays

The No. 1 complaint in the Baton Rouge construction industry is the lengthy wait...

Baton Rouge grocers scramble to add amenities in increasingly tight market

With Rouses preparing to open two more locations in Baton Rouge, including one that...

Edwards concedes he goofed in saying Amazon coming to Louisiana

Gov. John Bel Edwards says he misspoke Wednesday, when he said on his monthly...

Opposing sides in Rouzan case meet in court

A long-disputed case between Rouzan developer Tommy Spinosa and two families whose properties sit...

Baton Rouge trying to rescind $10K sale of busy corner lot

Baton Rouge is trying to recoup its losses on the $10,000 sale of a...

Edwards opposes Cassidy, Graham health care bill

Saying he can’t support something that eliminates the Medicaid expansion program, Gov. John Bel...
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