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Roundup: Latest inflation stats / Seafood caucus / Oil demand 

Slowing down: This morning’s report from the Labor Department shows that consumer prices either...

Not exploring AI, digital twins or robotic technology? You might get left behind  

It all began years ago, when industrial owners started digitizing their processes to gain more operational insight into their facilities.

Majority of US workers have a positive relationship with their boss

While a relatively small share of workers say they are satisfied with their pay and opportunities for promotion, most are highly satisfied with their relationship with their supervisors. 

NSA-backed LSU Cybersecurity Clinic supporting small business

A new clinic at LSU is helping small businesses in Louisiana protect themselves from cyberattacks. 

Connector between Downtown Greenway, Government Street set to open

The connector between Baton Rouge’s Downtown Greenway and the bike lanes along Government Street has been completed. 

Find out which Baton Rouge-area schools are among Louisiana’s best 

Three of Louisiana’s top 10 highest-scoring school systems and four of the state’s best-scoring...

Dogs can have their day at work, but restrictions should apply

As managers and company leaders troubleshoot the best ways to conduct in-person and hybrid work—and make the office an inviting place for collaboration—pet policies are being called into question, Harvard Business Review reports. 

Lafayette-area lawmaker expected to be next Louisiana House speaker 

Rep. Phillip DeVillier, R-Eunice, is expected to become the next Louisiana House speaker after the four other major candidates vying for the position dropped out of the race Monday.

See who the headliners are for two-day country music festival set for Gonzales

The Capital Region is getting a country music festival in April—its first since Bayou Country Superfest went on hiatus. 

Development firm buys former law office in Beauregard Town 

Horizons Land and Development has purchased a former law office in Beauregard Town.