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‘Not a banner year’: How Baton Rouge’s residential market fared in 2025

After experiencing record growth from 2019 to 2022, Baton Rouge’s residential real estate market...

Loren Scott: Louisiana real estate rides growth, but headwinds remain

A mix of steady economic growth and rising uncertainty—”good news and not-so-good news”—is shaping...

‘Flight to quality’ reshapes area office market amid post-pandemic rebound

The Baton Rouge office market is beginning to find its footing after years of...

After Louisiana v. Callais, what’s next for the state’s congressional map?

The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled that Louisiana’s current congressional map amounts to...

Juban Road growth continues with new retail center in the works

A new retail strip center is moving forward along Juban Road, with construction expected...

Trouble ahead for higher ed in Louisiana, plus my picks for constitutional amendments

The Advocate reported Louisiana's population dropped by 40,000 residents from 2020 to 2025—and was...

Business Report partners with Anthropic, Tenex to host a free AI workshop for business leaders

Anthropic, in partnership with Baton Rouge Business Report and Tenex, will host a free,...

Supreme Court strikes down Louisiana’s congressional map

The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday invalidated Louisiana’s current congressional map, ruling that the...

The West Baton Rouge Chamber of Commerce has a new leader

The West Baton Rouge Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday announced that Annie Claire Bass...

Tanger finds its footing in a new retail era

Tanger Outlets in Gonzales has added new and expanded offerings from brands—including Victoria's Secret,...