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Proposed Louisiana public defender overhaul seen by critics as a power grab

A proposal to move Louisiana’s public defender system under the governor’s direct control has alarmed attorneys, local defense attorneys and retired judges. 

These are the worst traits an employee can have, according to research 

People spend roughly 44 hours a week at work, which is a lot of time to spend with people who can either make the experience awful or enjoyable.   

What do Gen Zers want in the workplace? 

Gen Z largely entered the workforce at the same time remote and hybrid work went mainstream, and they’re expected to overtake baby boomers in the workplace this year.  

Fire closes Walmart on Burbank Drive indefinitely 

The Walmart on Burbank Drive will be closed indefinitely after a fire that started...

Baton Rouge film executives are getting to know industry players in Los Angeles

Executives from three Baton Rouge film production companies—Celtic Studios, Crafty Apes and Pixel Magic—recently hosted a networking happy hour event in Los Angeles.

Kidz Karousel closes deal for Rouzan property

The owners of Kidz Karousel Childhood Development Center have closed on a one-acre property for their long-planned childcare center in Rouzan.

Louisiana’s crime-focused special legislative session begins

Under new conservative leadership, Louisiana's GOP-dominated Legislature gathers today for a special legislative session that could reshape the state's criminal justice system and the public safety sector.

Why Louisiana higher ed faculty and staff members look to leave the state

Matthew Green, an assistant professor of education at UL Lafayette, wants to finish his...

Here’s why the tech industry isn’t likely to turn US health care upside down

At first glance, it looks like the U.S. health care industry is prime for...

Food truck featuring Korean corn dogs shutting down

Tastea, a bubble tea and Korean corn dog food truck business, announced Thursday it...