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​​​​‘The Mascot’ feature film set to shoot during LSU-Tennessee game

The Mascot, a scripted film featuring LSU and Mike the Tiger, will be shooting during Saturday’s home football game against the University of Tennessee, the writer/director says. 

Gov. Edwards allocates $270M in federal money for local bridges in state 

Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards announced Wednesday that more than 500 local bridges in Louisiana will be eligible for $270 million in funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

US weekly initial jobless claims rise by 29,000 

More Americans filed for unemployment benefits last week, but the labor market remains strong even in the face of persistent inflation and a slowing overall U.S. economy.

Cutting down on meetings could save your company thousands

If you’ve ever heard your employees complain that “this meeting could have been an...

Louisiana Stormwater Summit planned for Nov. 10 in Baton Rouge

Experts and activists plan to convene Nov. 10 at The Water Institute of the Gulf for the first Louisiana Stormwater Summit

Commercial Drive tract sells for $1.34M

A 4.48-acre tract of undeveloped land on Commercial Drive has been purchased for $1.34 million, according to records with the East Baton Rouge Parish Clerk of Court's office.
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Tight US warehouse market pushing small businesses out  

A warehouse crush across the U.S. is squeezing out smaller companies as big retailers...

Jeff Landry officially announces run for governor

Republican Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry today launched his campaign for governor, marking him...

Back on the rise, gasoline prices expected to keep climbing

U.S. gas prices have gone up over the past two weeks, and now the OPEC+ alliance of oil-exporting countries has announced a major decision that will likely drive those prices higher.

Me-Moes owners transform former church into garden center

Jeremy and Kate Spikes, owners of Me-Moes Lawn and Landscaping, opened Plant Barn Garden Center and Nursery off Perkins Road last month to coincide with their landscaping business. 
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