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Mammoet to provide ‘super bridge’ for Louisiana gas project

Mammoet, a global market leader in heavy lifting and transport, has been awarded the...

From red beans and rice to bloody marys, state leaders reveal favorite dishes and drinks

Food is such a huge part of Louisiana’s culture and its legacy in the...

Baton Rouge saw myriad new restaurants, bars and coffee shops in 2022

From the ultra-swanky Supper Club to Tap 64, where Indian cuisine meets craft beer, new spots continued to help redefine the Capital City’s evolving culinary map this year.

The Velvet Cactus closes Baton Rouge location citing rising costs

While it says that sales have remained steady through the pandemic, Velvet Cactus blames its decision to close on rising costs "across the board" that continue to increase.

Consumers scaling back on food delivery orders

Consumers are changing their food delivery habits amid economic concerns and as the industry evolves from the growth it saw during the pandemic, The Wall Street Journal reports. 

Enrollment at Louisiana’s community colleges falls to 14-year low

Enrollment in the Louisiana Community and Technical College System declined to the lowest level in 14 years, while state appropriations increased to a decade-high peak in 2022, according to the Louisiana Legislative Auditor’s office. 
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Applications for unemployment across nation edge higher

The number of people seeking unemployment benefits rose slightly last week but the labor...

Entergy subsidiary forced to refund $160M to Louisiana customers 

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission this week handed down a pair of decisions that will force a subsidiary of Entergy to refund customers millions of dollars, according to an announcement from the Louisiana Public Service Commission. 

Vacant tract near corner of Siegen and Airline sells for $1.35M

A vacant tract of land on Siegen Lane has sold for $1.35 million, according to documents with the East Baton Rouge Parish Clerk of Court's office.

From quiet quitting to boomerang employees, new work terms dotted 2022 

In 2022, changes in workplace culture ushered in new buzzwords, as employees flexed their...