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Small businesses are doubling down on AI this year  

Small business owners are feeling better about their prospects, but only slightly, according to...

This Baton Rouge chef is drawing national acclaim  

Tremaine Devine was not born in the South, but he’s no stranger to its...

US jobless claims fall again as job market continues to show strength 

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week as the labor market continues to show resilience despite elevated interest rates.

Edwards to join New Orleans law firm when he leaves office 

Gov. John Bel Edwards will join New Orleans-based law firm Fishman Haygood as special...

Nearly 145 acres off Scenic Highway sold for $2M

The Price LeBlanc family has purchased nearly 145 acres off Scenic Highway north of...

Gov.-elect Landry selects a familiar face to head DNR 

Just ahead of his inauguration Monday, Gov.-elect Jeff Landry is rounding out his Cabinet. He announced new leaders today at the Department of Natural Resources, the Louisiana Workforce Commission and his office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness.

US job openings decline but remain high by historical standards

America's employers posted 8.8 million job openings in November, down slightly from October and...

Restaurant specializing in ‘comfort food and cocktails’ set to open near Tigerland

Toasted, a new restaurant concept with a focus on “comfort food and cocktails,” will open its doors Jan. 27 in the former home of Bright Side Bar & Daiquiris on Nicholson Drive.

Surge Entertainment opening on Burbank next week

The new Surge Entertainment, located in the former Winn-Dixie on Burbank Drive, is opening its doors for business on Monday, the company announced on social media Tuesday evening. 

Roundup: Gov. Edwards’ farewell / US debt / Fed minutes 

Last stop: Gov. John Bel Edwards will deliver his farewell address at 6:30 p.m....