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The Baton Rouge Arts Market is under new leadership

The Baton Rouge Arts Market, which provides local artists and makers an opportunity to...

Terri Ricks is working to overhaul the Department of Children and Family Services   

Terri Porche Ricks’ path has brought her back to the Louisiana Department of Child...

‘LaPolitics’: Schedules for legislative sessions released 

While the official word is still on the way in the form of gubernatorial...

The Fed’s favorite inflation gauge shows things are still improving 

The Federal Reserve's preferred measure of inflation fell last month in another sign that price pressures easing in the face of the central bank's interest rate hikes.

Stories to remember from 2023

10. The LSU lakes project finally began  The $32 million first phase of the long-awaited...

Arts council to begin its search for a new leader next week

The Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge will release its job notice next week to replace outgoing President and CEO Renee Chatelain, says Todd Sterling, board chair. 

Thomas Morse Jr. chosen as chief of Baton Rouge Police Department  

After months of searching for outgoing Baton Rouge Police Chief Murphy Paul’s replacement, Mayor Sharon Weston Broome announced her pick: Thomas Morse Jr.

Louisiana residents rank among the least likely to start a small business in 2024

According to a recent study conducted by The Small Business Blog, Louisiana ranks ninth among states where residents are least likely to start a new business in 2024.

Where to find coworking spaces around Baton Rouge 

The number of coworking spaces in Baton Rouge has grown quickly over the past few years, offering meeting rooms, lounges and recording studios to those who want to get out of their home offices.

Landry asks for pause in hiring UL System president

Republican Gov.-elect Jeff Landry has intervened in the hiring of Grambling State University President...