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More Americans applied for jobless benefits last week as the number of unemployed continues to rise modestly, though the labor market remains one of the strongest parts of the U.S. economy.

East Baton Rouge Parish Mayor Sharon Weston Broome has proposed the first across-the-board pay raise for city-parish employees since 2015, plus additional raises for police following two pay bumps last year. Can Baton Rouge afford it?

Jeff Landry, our wannabe governor, has a message for any resident—or any city official—who doesn't think the way he does: Get the hell out of Louisiana.

Vetoes by Gov. John Bel Edwards makes clear he supports teacher unions and the status quo over improved education and what's in the best interest of children.

Federal legislation calling for a major expansion of veteran health care benefits also authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs to spend about $29.5 million to establish a new Baton Rouge outpatient clinic.

If city-parish sales tax receipts are any indication, higher prices are not holding back East Baton Rouge Parish consumers.

The Lakes at Bluebonnet LLC, a condominium complex across from La Carreta on Bluebonnet Boulevard, sold 21 units to Lewis Tec VI LLC in a deal worth more than $3 million, according to land records filed with the East Baton Rouge Parish Clerk of Court’s Office.

Matt Kenyon hasn’t touched a canvas in a long time.

Every time you think it's safe to hatch plans and put COVID-19 behind you,...

Aubin Lane Self Storage LLC has sold for $1.25 million to Wong Cubes LLC,...