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Baton Rouge housing sails into uncertain seas

The formerly red-hot housing market is in a correction, and it’s anybody’s guess if buyers or sellers will have the upper hand when the dust settles.

Seniority no longer the primary driver in who gets laid off 

Millions of people switched to new jobs this year. Now, many wonder whether being...

East Baton Rouge Parish recorded highest GDP in state last year 

Real gross domestic product in East Baton Rouge Parish increased by 0.2% in 2021...

New ExxonMobil corporate plan stresses lower-emission initiatives 

ExxonMobil this morning unveiled a new corporate plan that includes increasing its stock buybacks...

US initial jobless claims edge slightly higher

Slightly more Americans filed for jobless claims last week but the labor market remains one of strongest parts of the U.S. economy.

Violence at recent events prompts EBR regulators consider rules for party promoters

The Alcohol Beverage Control Board for East Baton Rouge Parish plans to hold a special meeting today to discuss potential regulations for party promoters. 
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JR Ball: Broome calls in the cavalry

Mayor Sharon Weston Broome isn't going down without a fight, naming Maj. Gen. Glenn Curtis as her latest chief administrative officer.

Cameron LNG enters MOU to obtain renewable electricity from Entergy

Cameron LNG today announced it has entered into a memorandum of understanding with Entergy Louisiana to negotiate a 20-year agreement for the procurement of electricity generated using renewable resources.

McCollister: Is a city manager next for Baton Rouge?

Hoping the post-canvas excitement includes support for a city manager as well as Rolfe's personal endorsements for the Dec. 10 election.

CPEX summit: Transit success requires business, state to be on board

Business leaders almost always spearhead successful efforts to fund and build highly functional transit...