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What’s the latest on the update to FuturEBR?

City-parish planning staff will update the planning commission on how work is progressing on revising FuturEBR, the city-parish’s comprehensive master plan.

Pennington Biomedical in talks with Belgian firm about expansion at center

Pennington Biomedical Research Center is in talks with a firm based in Belgium that is considering establishing a small domestic presence at the center, Executive Director John Kirwan says.

Solar panel manufacturer planning $1B facility in Acadiana

First Solar, the largest solar energy manufacturer in the Western Hemisphere, today announced it has selected Acadiana Regional Airport as the site of its fifth U.S. manufacturing facility.

Controversial $3B Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion project breaks ground

A $3 billion attempt to mimic Mother Nature is beginning in south Louisiana today. Massive...

Coyote Moon moves to new and larger location on Lee Drive

Spiritual boutique Coyote Moon Crystals & Gifts, which operated on Perkins Road for more than two decades, has moved into new digs on Lee Drive.

Ways to make Slack less confusing

Slack has become one of the most common workplace tools over the past few...

See who the hosts are for Mayor Broome’s campaign fundraiser

While candidates for state office are qualifying for this year’s election, Baton Rouge Mayor Sharon Weston Broome is preparing to shore up her campaign war chest for next year.

SBA expands disaster relief loan program

The Small Business Administration announced this month a slate of enhancements to its disaster relief loan program. Collectively, the changes could help bolster its support of small businesses recovering from hurricanes, wildfires, floods, earthquakes and other natural disasters, Inc. reports.

Find out how Baton Rouge restaurants are dealing with the excessive heat

Today marks Baton Rouge’s 13th consecutive day of excessive heat warnings. High temperatures for the past week ranged anywhere from 101 to 104 degrees.

Could a moratorium in Livingston deter future development there?

As Livingston Parish officials continue to debate a possible moratorium on residential development, local homebuilders say the prospect of a temporary suspension casts a shadow of uncertainty that could impact the broader housing market.