Business News

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

The hills are alive – … with the sounds of oil companies and Feliciana landowners hoping to strike it rich in the Tuscaloosa Marine...

For years, LSU Mineral Law Institute Director Patrick Martin has immersed himself in the...

School choice – John White has served as head of the Recovery School District for just five months, long enough for feelings to run...

The Board of Elementary and Secondary Education election has basically come down to this...

Mergers and acquisitions – South Louisiana law firms reflect a national expansion trend to better serve clients, improve geographic reach or survive the economic...

Baker Donelson merges with a Houston firm. Two Lafayette area firms join forces. And...

Closing costs: The mortgage finance industry could be greatly affected by new regulations that would make it more expensive and more difficult to purchase...

The mortgage finance industry is keeping a close eye on triple threats that could...

Troubled times – Baton Rouge-based Amedisys has come under investigation for allegedly altering the course of patient care treatment to trigger higher federal reimbursements.

In 2006, the top managers at Amedisys gathered for another company meeting. On the...

The unannounced candidate: Will the public antics of Mike Walker propel him to the highest office in East Baton Rouge Parish or simply undermine...

Mike Walker's frequent battles with his former ally, Mayor Kip Holden, have become an...

Dream jobs: We all yearn for that one career that puts food on the table and resonates with our soul. Meet seven Capital Region...

We all yearn for that one career that puts food on the table and...

The virtual classroom – About 2,000 families competed for slots in Louisiana Connections Academy, the first statewide charter school offering online classes to students...

What if students could forgo khaki pants and polo shirts and head for school...

The persnickety customer: Capital Region businesses share their philosophies for tackling a mounting wave of high-maintenance patrons.

Every business has them. The pet hotel customer who wants his or her dog taken...

Reality bites: Television shows filmed in Louisiana capture compelling cultural and historical aspects and turn residents into international stars, but they also affect perceptions...

Advertisements showcasing Louisiana are seen by millions of viewers on several major cable networks:...
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