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

Arts Council receives $1M investment from Shell for education initiatives 

The Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge on Tuesday announced it has received a...

Top CEOs have gloomier outlook than just a few months ago 

How CEOs feel about the economy has been downgraded from "exuberant" to just "OK,”...

Essay: Needing a new brand

What is the essence of Baton Rouge? What is our brand? Let’s begin by focusing on the positives while embracing change.

Mary Bird Perkins receives grant aimed at advancing equity in cancer care

Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center is one of seven cancer center treatment centers chosen to take part in the Merck Foundation’s new $20 million Alliance for Equity in Cancer Care program.

JR Ball: Getting the cool kids to eat at the Baton Rouge table

Help Wanted: Seeking young professionals and the creative class to make Baton Rouge the place where they live, work and play.

Gaming chair: Baton Rouge should remain a three-casino market

Ever since L’Auberge Casino & Hotel opened in 2012, there has been talk about whether Baton Rouge could support three casinos.
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Feds approve nearly $190M in bids from offshore oil and gas lease sale

The U.S. government has accepted nearly $190 million in bids from an offshore oil...

Stab’s hires new executive chef who plans to shake up menu 

Stab’s Prime Steak and Seafood in Baton Rouge today announced it has hired New...

Baton Rouge industry will feel impact if there’s a rail strike

Government officials and businesses are bracing for the possibility of a nationwide rail strike that would paralyze shipments of everything from crude and clothing to cars,

Essay: A problem of attraction

Convincing young professionals to call Baton Rouge home begins by actually welcoming them and breaking down the unspoken barriers to access.
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