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Is the old Cook Theatre in Scotlandville getting a second lease on life?

Renovations are underway at the old Cook Theatre in Scotlandville, near Southern University, reports...

Mary Bird Perkins to use AI for planning cancer treatments

Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center has begun using artificial intelligence to streamline the scanning process and allow patients to begin treatment faster, company officials say. 

Alford: An unpredictable secretary of state’s race?

If you’re not paying attention to the secretary of state’s race, then you’re missing out on what may be the most interesting Louisiana election of 2024.

Zydeco partners with Brass to bring hockey merch downtown

Fans of Baton Rouge Zydeco soon can shop downtown for t-shirts, jerseys and handpainted hockey pucks to show their team spirit, thanks to a partnership between the new hockey team and the gift shop Brass by Circa 1857. 

Candidates for treasurer make their case ahead of Oct. 14 primary

Two Republicans and one Democrat are vying to replace John Schroder, who is running for governor, as Louisiana’s next state treasurer.

Crescent Crown closes on nearly 17 acres behind Cortana Walmart

Crescent Crown Distributors last week purchased 17 acres of land on Oak Villa Boulevard, behind the Cortana-area Walmart. 

Baton Rouge-area water companies say saltwater intrusion not a local threat

As the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers upgrades an underwater sill to prevent saltwater from creeping farther up the Mississippi River, Capital Region water utilities are reassuring residents and businesses that saltwater intrusion should not impact Baton Rouge, WBRZ-TV reports. 

The Tipsy Librarian eyes October opening as it closes in on alcohol permit

The Tipsy Librarian’s first bricks-and-mortar location is entering the final stages of development as the cocktail class and retail space eyes a late October opening. 

Baton Rouge’s Arkel International acquires business line in Marshall Islands 

Baton Rouge-based infrastructure and technical services firm Arkel International has acquired San Juan Construction’s business line in the Republic of the Marshall Islands. 

Blue Cross, Elevance pulling back on acquisition, but plan to resubmit

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and Elevance Health have withdrawn their proposal to have Indiana-based Elevance acquire the state’s leading health insurer.