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‘LaPolitics’: Constitutional chatter continues

Treasurer John Fleming has tapped Woody Jenkins to head up external affairs in the state treasury. 

Price LeBlanc expands with purchase of Toyota dealership in Opelousas 

Baton Rouge-based Price LeBlanc Automotive has expanded outside the Capital Region with the acquisition of Courvelle Toyota in Opelousas, roughly 20 miles north of Lafayette. 

Port Fourchon to become home to Louisiana’s first wind turbine

Port Fourchon serves as the land base for multiple offshore oil and gas companies,...

Checking out after the workday can make you a better leader 

It’s not uncommon for managers to continue thinking about their job, even after the...

How the proposed remake of Louisiana primaries compares to other states

Louisiana is barreling toward a remake of its election process. Gov. Jeff Landry is pushing...

Maxwell’s Market to close its East Petroleum Drive location

Longtime Baton Rouge delicatessen and grocery store Maxwell’s Market announced today that it will...

In a reversal, Spanish Town’s Belli announces it will stay open

Belli, a Spanish Town café and market that announced its impending closure last week,...

Confidence grows among US homebuilders, but what about in Baton Rouge?

National homebuilder confidence rose across the nation this month, reaching its highest level since September, according to the National Association of Home Builders monthly index. 

These are the 10 fastest-growing jobs in the U.S.

LinkedIn has released its 2024 Jobs on the Rise list, a data-backed ranking of...

How businesses are trying to lure customers back out on weeknights 

Bowling alleys, golf simulators and other family entertainment centers are testing a flurry of new promotions and discounts in a bid to lure back consumers who have cut down on outings during the Monday-to-Thursday stretch, The Wall Street Journal reports.