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

Cabrera family buys two Tigerland apartment complexes for $935K

Towering Oaks BR LLC has purchased The Gallery apartment complex as well as one of the Bengal Court properties on Tigerland's Jim Taylor Drive for a combined $935,000.

Insurance commissioner approves 63% rate hike for insurer of last resort

Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon has approved a 63% homeowners insurance rate increase for customers insured by Citizens, the state's safety net company

Nominations open for ‘inRegister’ magazine’s Women with a Cause 2023

Each year, inRegister magazine uses its annual Women with a Cause issue to honor...

Loss of contracts could alter delivery schedule for Driftwood LNG plant

The loss of two of its biggest potential customers last week will likely alter...

Alford: In Louisiana, elections beget elections

With primary voting set to conclude in less than a month, both of the open state Senate seats on the fall ballot could—again—lead to other special elections on future ballot

Caliente Mexican Craving closing Lee Drive location 

Caliente Mexican Craving on Lee Drive today announced via its social media pages that it will close Oct. 23 after 10 years in business. 
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New ‘Advocate’ editor predicts growth, sees continued value of print

While news staffs across the country are shrinking, the new editor of The Advocate, The Times-Picayune and NOLA.com sees growth potential. 

Roundup: Celtic Studios / Rail strike / Social Security increase  

New role: Aaron Bayham, who left his position as Celtic Studios executive director last...

Sense of trust keeps Baton Rouge Youth Coalition employees motivated

Keeping staff members motivated and satisfied is a timeworn challenge for the nonprofit sector, which often trades modest pay for emotionally demanding work.

Small business group files suit over Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan

An advocacy group for small businesses has filed a lawsuit seeking to block the...
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