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A new study says that many business owners and human resources officials have basically...

Regulations are a double-edged sword. They’re created to improve business dealings, discourage unfair or illegal business activity, and protect workers. But, for small business owners, they often mean more red tape, higher costs and possible penalties for failing to comply.

Southern University has been awarded a grant from the U.S. Department of Education to pursue a prestigious research designation that no historically Black college and university currently holds.

A 19-acre property off Tom Drive near the former Cortana Mall site has sold for $2.4 million. 

The Water Institute has a new president and CEO: Breaux Jones.

All eyes were on LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels Saturday night as he accepted the 2023 Heisman Trophy, an honor that he called “a dream come true” in his acceptance speech.

With inflation still running hot and potentially less robust sales—thanks to that looming recession this year—42% of small business owners reported having less than usual with which to reward employees in December. 

Light House Coffee on Lee Drive just added more seats and space with a recent expansion.

Planning work continues on a new bridge across the Mississippi River to alleviate local traffic on Interstate 10 through Baton Rouge, a consultant for the project said Monday.

An upcoming vote on long-awaited energy efficiency requirements for utility companies in Louisiana to...