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Lumber prices down about 21% from May, though building costs remain high

Local lumber prices have come down about 21% since May, says Karen Zito, president...

Should the LSAT be dropped for law school admission?

Would doing away with LSAT scores as an admissions requirement improve diversity and inclusion among law school students?

Flannery Road apartment complex sells for $7.3M

A 120-unit apartment complex on South Flannery Road was sold this week to an...

Cou-Yon’s creators bringing Cajun-influenced fried seafood to Government Street

Brothers Paul and Michael Mladenka, the creators and owners of Cou-Yon’s BBQ, are debuting a new concept on Government Street: Cork’s Cajun Fried Fish & Shrimp.

Statewide coalition seeks $160M for energy transition research, commercialization

A possibly unprecedented coalition of universities, industry leaders, state agencies and regional economic development groups from across Louisiana has come together to pursue $160 million in National Science Foundation grant funding.

COVID vaccine required for most Louisiana college students  

Most Louisiana public universities will require the COVID-19 vaccine this fall, though a liberal...
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BRAC report shows 800 new manufacturing jobs this summer 

Job losses in the Baton Rouge area in June were concentrated in the government sector, though that is likely due to seasonal employment trends, specifically in public education, according to the latest economic indicators report from the Baton Rouge Area Chamber. 

NIL collectives are latest game changer for college sports

University of Tennessee football players Hendon Hooker and Cedric Tillman were whisked around New...

College Drive cleanup initiative announced by BRAC

The Baton Rouge Area Chamber today announced a College Drive community cleanup event on...

Labor shortage stymies federally funded infrastructure projects across US

Construction projects across the U.S. are running short on labor just as $1 trillion...