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Breaking news, company moves, economic trends, and the deals shaping Greater Baton Rouge and the Capital Region.

Oil giants rake in record profits amid high energy prices

Oil companies brought in record profits once again as consumers worldwide struggled with high gasoline and energy prices.

‘Iron Claw’ with Zac Efron begins filming; ‘Half Baked 2’ seeks background actors

The Iron Claw, a scripted film starring Zac Efron, is filming in Baton Rouge now through Dec. 2, a local casting company working with the production says

Roundup: Coastal settlement /  Rail strike possibility / Electric school buses 

Moving forward: A stalled $100 million settlement between a dozen parishes and Freeport-McMoRan Inc....

Monitoring individual employees isn’t the way to boost productivity 

Ever since workers moved from offices to work-from-home setups, companies have worried about how they’re spending their time. 

Restaurant hours nationwide remain shorter following COVID restrictions 

Restaurants have trimmed their weekly operating hours by 7.5%, or 6.4 hours, compared with...

Experts at LSU weigh in on impact of historically low Mississippi River 

During October, the Mississippi River has seen record low levels from Illinois to Louisiana.
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Fossil fuel demand predicted to peak in next few years 

Global demand for fossil fuels could peak starting later this decade, according to a prominent energy forecaster

Stirling announces three new tenants for Hammond Square shopping center

Stirling Properties recently announced that the company has signed a trio of new tenants for its Hammond Square shopping center:

SEC cracking down on fans rushing field after last weekend in Tiger Stadium 

They are iconic moments in college football: Fans rushing the field to celebrate landmark victories, almost all with joyous intentions of honoring their team's success.

Avian flu outbreak not affecting local Thanksgiving turkey supply so far

The latest avian flu outbreak has not affected the local supply of Thanksgiving turkeys yet, says Associated Grocers corporate public relations specialist Roeshawn Peters.
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