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Tensions around efforts to increase diversity in American workplaces had been building for years prior to last week’s Supreme Court decision on affirmative action in the college admissions process, The Wall Street Journal reports.

Baton Rouge traffic is almost always bad, but it will get worse this week. 

The recently closed Franciscan High School may soon be replaced by a Helix Academy school, according to a permit filed with the city-parish

While John Spain is stepping down as executive vice president of the Baton Rouge Area Foundation, a position he has held for two decades, he remains under contract with BRAF for the next two years.

Negotiations are underway to develop the remaining commercial tracts in the Rouzan development off Perkins Road.

Businesses are expecting Thursday’s Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action to reduce the diversity in the pool of highly educated candidates for future jobs, including leadership roles, according to The Wall Street Journal.

What lunch spots are impressive enough to show off to out-of-towners? How about the fine-dining restaurants worthy of a birthday dinner? What local places belong on the itinerary for a staycation?

The Federal Trade Commission announced Wednesday that it is considering a number of changes to the Hart-Scott-Rodino, or HSR, filing rules for mergers and acquisitions, which have not been changed in 45 years.

John Spain, longtime executive vice president with the Baton Rouge Area Foundation, is stepping back from that role but will continue to work with the foundation’s leadership team to advance key initiatives.

Louisianans have some extra latitude to curse the weather this summer. For some parts of the state, this time of year has never been hotter.