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Is Baton Rouge hockey gone for good? Maybe not, River Center says

The future of the Baton Rouge Zydeco may look bleak, but hockey in the...

BRAF report outlines road map to move families up the ladder economically

Improving access to education, strengthening workforce pathways and expanding housing affordability rank among the...

Understanding the debate over Constitutional Amendment No. 1

One of the constitutional amendments on Louisiana’s May 16 ballot would hand lawmakers significantly...

The latest on FMOL Health’s $30M renovation of its Ollie Steele nursing facility

A $30 million renovation of Ollie Steele Burden Manor on Essen Lane is expected...

‘A new front porch’? Here’s what Plan Baton Rouge III recommends for the riverfront

Downtown Baton Rouge’s new master plan proposes a dramatic reimagining of the Mississippi Riverfront. Planners...

Local bridal boutique rebrands and relocates to Juban Crossing

A longtime bridal retailer has rebranded and relocated to one of the Capital Region’s...

A new blend on Perkins Road? City Roots is expanding its local footprint

City Roots Coffee is expanding its Baton Rouge footprint with plans to open a...

Downtown Baton Rouge’s new master plan is here. What’s in it?

After months of research and stakeholder engagement, downtown Baton Rouge’s new master plan has...

Baton Rouge tourism had a $1.3B impact in 2025

Tourism in the Capital City generated $1.3 billion spent by visitors in 2025, supported...

Cook Out to enter Baton Rouge market by taking over stalled Starbucks site

North Carolina-based restaurant chain Cook Out plans to enter the Louisiana market, with its...