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Breaking news, company moves, economic trends, and the deals shaping Greater Baton Rouge and the Capital Region.

Decades after a swindle, Barker’s finds its passion in antique jewelry

(Photo by Don Kadair) In 1969, Barker’s Antique Jewelry hadn’t earned its jewels just yet....

Six months after flood, thousands remain in manufactured housing units and hotels

More than 2,200 manufactured housing units have been installed in East Baton Rouge Parish,...

Franchisee buys 24 Baton Rouge area Pizza Hut restaurants

Atlanta businesswoman Lisa Albert has finalized a deal to acquire the 24 Pizza Hut...

Broome hoping to name new CAO in next two weeks

Mayor Sharon Weston Broome today said she will name a new chief administrative officer...

Baton Rouge won’t seek TramLink BR funding until next year

While plans are moving forward for the TramLink BR streetcar line proposed for a...

Executive Spotlight Q&A: Jolee Bollinger, Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System

(Photo by Don Kadair) Name: Jolee Hancock Bollinger Position: General counsel and corporate integrity officer, Franciscan...

Spanish Town association worried about parade’s impact on neighborhood’s reputation

The Spanish Town Mardi Gras parade rolls on Saturday, and members of the Spanish...

Search underway at Southern, LSU for private marijuana producer

Southern University, one of two licensed medical marijuana growers in Louisiana, held a town...

Mark Zuckerberg stops in Baton Rouge for some BBQ

Baton Rouge was the latest stop on Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg’sroad trip across...

Bridge Center board lays off executive director, awaits mayor’s decision on fall ballot tax proposal

Officials hoping to create a mental health diversion center in Baton Rouge have to...
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