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Publisher: American voters send a message

So, what did Election Day tell us? A majority of folks are not happy....

Alford: Obama, Jindal, and their risky endorsements

Gov. Bobby Jindal and U.S. Sen. David Vitter walk into a bar. No, this...

Pass it on: Estate planning is tougher when a business is involved.

Planning who will receive your assets after you pass away can be a challenging...

High-end health care

For a $12,000 annual fee, the Platinum Executive Wellness Program offers your very own...

Beyond the booth: Tips and tricks for how to get the most from your industry trade show

With some planning and the right strategy, trade shows can offer the opportunity to...

Reconnecting: Jeff LeDuff

Jeff LeDuff Baton Rouge Chief of Police 2004 to 2010 While in fourth grade, former Baton Rouge...

From lab to market

18 months into the job, LSU Vice Chancellor Kalliat Valsaraj is making strides in...

Traditional IRA vs. Roth

Investors may have a difficult choice deciding which is best. Pay now or pay later....

Hotel boom: Still for sale? The Marriott mystery

Did anyone buy the Marriott Baton Rouge? It doesn’t appear so. The high-rise hotel—one of...

Hotel boom: Baton Rouge is experiencing expansion like never before. Can the market thrive?

Mike Wampold spent months in late 2013 and early 2014 putting together the pieces...