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Army Corps of Engineers unveils plan to reduce Amite River flooding 

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is moving forward with a tentative plan for mitigating flood risk in the Amite River basin that will undergo public review early next year.

Gov’t Taco set to close as Guaranty Media exits restaurant business

Gov’t Taco is closing its Mid City doors for good this Saturday. The restaurant announced...

RenĂ©e Chatelain’s next move after Arts Council: consulting

Renée Chatelain, president and CEO of the Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge, has announced she is stepping down from leading the organization after eight years. 

Salad Station’s plans call for expanding to 100 locations

Hammond-based Salad Station on Wednesday announced an aggressive expansion, with plans to grow the quick-service salad chain to 100 locations by the end of 2027. 

How the DOE is trying to increase the battery supply as a climate solution

The U.S. Department of Energy is making a push to strengthen the country’s battery supply chain, announcing up to $3.5 billion for companies that produce batteries and the critical minerals that go into them.

Court halts rezoning for massive St. John grain elevator project 

Opponents of a major industrial project in the River Parishes have scored a win...

Planning Commission OKs FuturEBR update

The East Baton Rouge Parish Planning Commission unanimously approved the five-year update to the...

How is Baton Rouge preparing for a passenger train to New Orleans?

The East Baton Rouge Metro Council next week will consider authorizing an agreement with the state to subsidize its portion of the anticipated passenger rail service to New Orleans. 

New Canadian pipeline could impact Louisiana refiners and terminal operators  

After years of delays and cost overruns, the Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion should be...

Interest rates have small businesses putting on the brakes  

With borrowing costs double their levels from just two years ago, many small business owners are postponing hiring, large equipment purchases and expansion plans, The Wall Street Journal reports.