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Even as officials look to pick a location for a new Mississippi River bridge among three options in Iberville Parish, U.S. Rep. Garret Graves says the state should be searching for additional solutions closer to Interstate 10 and U.S. 190. 

Legislation passed over the weekend in the Louisiana Legislature aimed at attracting more large festivals and concerts to East Baton Rouge Parish was inspired by incentives granted to Bayou Country Superfest. 

Small federal contractors that don't abide by the letter of a new ruling from the Small Business Administration may face new penalties, Inc. reports. 

The national retailer of home goods filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in April, but it hasn't disclosed when its stores will close for good. When asked, employees say they “don’t have any further information.” 

Renovations to the landmark Mid City Tower on Florida Boulevard are wrapping up and the building will soon be back on the market for lease. 

Grand Isle LNG is proposing to build a liquefied natural gas export facility 13...

ExxonMobil Corporation and the ExxonMobil Foundation recently invested $2 million to support several LSU initiatives, the university announced this morning. 

U.S. Rep. Garret Graves says the legislation he helped negotiate with the White House should lead to faster approval of projects that require federal funds and permits.

Crime tops the list of public concerns in the Bayou State right now, according...

Business Report this week released the Capital Region 500, a brand new guide to powerful and influential community leaders in the Capital Region.