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Lake Charles seen as possible home for new federal pipeline safety agency

The new LNG Center for Excellence at McNeese State University could become home to...

Fed’s instant payment system goes live 

The Federal Reserve today launched a long-awaited service that aims to modernize the U.S....

LSU’s College World Series win drives up sports betting revenue for state

LSU’s first College World Series win since 2009 was a home run for Louisiana sports betting, according to the chair of the Louisiana Gaming Control Board.

What happened to Millennial Park?

The future of Millennial Park is in flux as the property off Florida Boulevard remains closed, with the developer tight-lipped about his future plans. 

Sniffspot app allows homeowners to rent out their yards to dog owners

Baton Rouge’s newest business to enter town is Sniffspot—an app best described as an “Airbnb for dogs” that allows homeowners to rent out their yards to dog owners where their pups can exercise. 

How to foster a better connection among your team members  

If you want a committed team at your company, you have to have a connected team, writes bestselling author Jon Gordon in his new advice column. 

Father of deceased LSU student launches foundation for campus mental health efforts 

Gerald Bahlinger, the father of LSU student and Tiger Band member Matthew Bahlinger who died by suicide in 2022, has created a new foundation to support the LSU marching band and mental health care on campus, WAFB-TV reports. 

US jobless claims fall again as labor market continues to flash strength

Fewer Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week with the labor market continuing to cruise along despite higher interest rates intended to cool hiring.

Theaters face economic threat as strikes by actors and writers continue

Theaters in Baton Rouge such as those operated by Cinemark and AMC are not immune from the current industry shutdown caused by the ongoing writers’ and actors’ strikes. As the strike prolongs, movie theaters across the nation face impending risk, Axios reports. 

Department of Energy denies environmentalists’ LNG regulations request 

The U.S. Department of Energy this week denied a request from several environmental advocacy...