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Months before trial, attorneys for Walter Morales step away

Just months before a scheduled 10-day federal civil jury trial, attorneys for once-prominent investment advisor Walter Morales have withdrawn from the case, citing “irreconcilable differences.”

Federal money could supercharge nuclear power efforts 

In the coming years, a nuclear power plant on the shores of Lake Michigan...

BRAC gets national attention for its ‘brain drain’ initiative

A recent Inside Higher Ed article highlighted the Baton Rouge Area Chamber’s efforts to combat the “brain drain” of young professionals.

It may not be New Orleans, but Mardi Gras is still a moneymaker for Baton Rouge

Robert King speculates aloud about the economic impact of Baton Rouge’s storied Spanish Town Mardi Gras parade.

Landry steers more money to crime-fighting 

Gov. Jeff Landry inherited a mixed financial picture when he stepped into the job...

Companies are pruning their offerings, narrowing down to top sellers 

How much choice is too much? Apparently for Coca-Cola, it's about 400 different types of...

What’s up with all that roadwork on Jefferson Highway?

If you’ve driven on Jefferson Highway near Drusilla Lane recently, you’ve probably noticed some pretty significant roadwork that has rendered the center three lanes of Jefferson Highway inaccessible.

Could a mixed-use development be planned near L’Auberge?

A pair of applications filed with the East Baton Rouge Parish Planning Commission indicate that some major changes could be coming to the area surrounding L’Auberge Casino. 

Get the latest on the Mississippi River bridge

A new bridge across the Mississippi River still won’t happen before 2031, and there’s...

See who won last night’s PitchBR investment prize

Wonder Clothing, a brand aiming to bridge the gap between designer fashion and minimalist streetwear, took home the latest $1,000 investment prize from PitchBR.