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

No solution in sight for Baton Rouge neighborhood divided over bike lanes

More than three months after controversy erupted over the enforcement of bike lanes on...

Flurry of hotel activity in 2015 added inventory, competition to the Baton Rouge market

For the Baton Rouge hotel industry, 2015 was a busy year, with several properties...

Dardenne warns of ‘more dire’ budget woes; estimated $750M shortfall must be closed by June

Louisiana’s budget woes are even worse than the incoming administration of Gov.-elect John Bel...

Holden among many Louisiana politicians being urged to run for congressional seat

With Baton Rouge Mayor Kip Holden leaving office next year, and following his runoff...

Baton Rouge entrepreneur: Mike Jastram of Sea Ties Inc./RumbleRoller

(Photography by Brian Baiamonte) Position: Owner and CEO Company: Sea Ties Inc./RumbleRoller What they do: Create custom...

Baton Rouge real estate brokers offer glimpses into 2016 market

By all reports, 2015 was a banner year for the residential and commercial real...

Chelsea’s owner plans to keep rights to restaurant’s name, even after it closes Thursday

How much is a brand worth, particularly if that brand belongs to a beloved...

Louisiana contractors licensing board launching PR campaign to battle ‘bad guys’ perception

The Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors is rolling out a public relations campaign...

WAFB continues reign as most-watched newscast in the Baton Rouge market

WAFB-TV Channel 9 swept main competitor WBRZ-TV News 2 in the November audience rating...

Balmy December weather forcing some Baton Rouge retailers to discount winter wear

As Baton Rouge and the rest of the country endure abnormally high temperatures so...
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