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A survey released this week by an independent pollster suggests that Republican Attorney General Jeff Landry could win the Oct. 14 primary election outright and avoid a runoff election in November, USA Today Network reports. 

Louisiana’s unemployment rate fell to 3.5% in July, the lowest rate ever for the month, beating out July 2022’s then-record 3.6%, according to data released today by the Louisiana Workforce Commission. 

Both George’s restaurant locations—one on George O'Neal Lane and the other on Highland Road—are under new ownership. 

The U.S. Department of Energy has awarded an LSU-led consortium a $4.9 million project to see if it is feasible to build a carbon removal hub in Louisiana, LSU announced this week. 

A public hearing to discuss the possible sale of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana to an out-of-state for-profit company has been pushed back from next week to October amid public criticism.

It’s either a rushed but genuine attempt to solve a legitimate issue, or part of a larger political strategy to oppose Louisiana’s transition to renewable energy.

A Mid City CVS pharmacy on Government Street is set to shut down in...

Businessman Tim Temple became the insurance commissioner-elect this week after his lone opponent withdrew from the race rather than face a legal challenge over taxes and residency. Temple will now immediately go to work on his transition team, which may be asked to draft a proposal for a special session next year.

The Tractor Supply Co. property in Zachary has changed hands for $6.5 million in a deal filed with the East Baton Rouge Parish Clerk of Court’s office Thursday morning.

Baton Rouge-based H&E Equipment Services is accusing a former employee of using the company’s private information to compete on behalf of his new employer, costing H&E millions.