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BTR flights resume after FAA nationwide system outage

Flights are once again taking off from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport following an overnight...

How high is too high when raising prices on customers? 

After a year of significant price increases, companies are trying to figure out how...

State’s new building codes projected to significantly lower energy use

Louisiana’s adoption of new energy codes for buildings could reduce energy use by 20% in new residential buildings and 32% in new commercial buildings, a new study indicates. 

Christmas freeze puts damper on record sugar cane season 

In his 33 years of farming sugar cane, Ricky Gonsoulin had never had as...

Lawmakers exploring earlier start date for future legislative sessions

Louisiana lawmakers may consider a constitutional amendment to move up legislative sessions, with the...

Louisiana’s Haynesville Shale play fueling US natural gas boom

U.S. production of natural gas has hit record levels, fueled in large part by...
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​​Pair of State Street rental properties sell for combined $1.1M

Reydaleo Dellafiora has sold a pair of multifamily rental properties on State Street for $1.07 million, according to documents filed with the East Baton Rouge Parish Clerk of Court's office.

New Walk-On’s CEO shakes up corporate team with layoffs

Some of Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux’s Baton Rouge-based corporate team has been let go as part of a restructuring under new CEO Scott Taylor. 

Researchers clash over merits of freshwater diversion  

Scientists and state agencies say freshwater diversions are the key to saving Louisiana’s rapidly...

Cou-Yon’s founders’ open new seafood spot in Mid City 

Cork’s Fish & Shrimp, a new fast-casual fried seafood concept created by the team behind Cou-yon’s BBQ, opened today in Mid City. 
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