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Air Products announces fund to benefit Lake Maurepas communities

Air Products will invest $1 million annually in communities bordering Lake Maurepas as part of the Lake Maurepas Community Fund, the company announced today.

Aztek Cove has changed its plans. Will the project still happen? 

The developers of the controversial Aztek Cove development say the project is still moving forward after they withdrew a request to establish an economic development district on the property.  

Lawsuits challenging diversity efforts could hit funding for small businesses 

Activists looking to roll back diversity programs are suing several big companies―including Comcast, Progressive...

Baton Rouge adds 4,300 jobs in August, with government hiring boost 

With 4,300 new jobs in August, the Baton Rouge area ranked first among peer metros for year-over-year job growth, according to the latest economic indicator report from the Baton Rouge Area Chamber.  

New commercial development in the works on Choctaw

A Gonzales developer hopes to bring new restaurants and residential spaces to Choctaw Drive. 

Baton Rouge veterinary hospital, office property change hands 

A couple of $1 million-plus deals were filed this week changing ownership of commercial...

As climate risks mount, insurance safety net is breaking down

To handle the risk of massive payouts, insurance companies sell policies across different markets—reasoning...

Grant will train Louisiana high schoolers on how drones can be used in agriculture  

The LSU AgCenter and the U.S. Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture are partnering to bring a drone training curriculum to high school students across the state.

Four Louisiana legislative candidates are seeking to replace their relatives in office

No other candidates running for the Louisiana Legislature this year have a campaign strategy...

Bank stocks still down after tumultuous spring

While the turmoil has eased after rising interest rates helped spark a regional-banking crisis earlier this year, local bank stocks have yet to bounce back, following national trends.Â