Business News

Retail: On the rebound

Retail was the hardest-hit segment during the pandemic but the sector is rebounding as investors look to purchase properties in a tight market.

Industrial: In need of supply

The industrial sector is significantly underbuilt in the region, making it harder for companies to expand or be recruited to the market.

Gov. Edwards calls special session to redraw congressional maps 

Gov. John Bel Edwards today called a special session of Louisiana’s Legislature to redraw Louisiana’s congressional district maps to include two majority Black districts,

Small businesses struggle to deal with increasing cyberattacks 

Cyberattacks are becoming more common for small businesses, The Wall Street Journal reports. 

Zachary apartment complex sells to Florida investment firm 

Louisiana-based property development firm CST Multifamily Real Estate Services LLC today announced it has sold The Palms at Sunset Lakes apartment complex in Zachary

Budget boom drives session agenda, but fiscal cliff lies ahead 

Louisiana lawmakers completed a three-month regular session more likely to be remembered for the post-pandemic spending spree, record-setting education increases and significant infrastructure investments than for sweeping policy changes. 
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Blues music series coming to downtown Baton Rouge this month 

With warm weekend weather ahead, Friday nights during Louisiana summers beg for a celebration....

Infrastructure investments highlight just-completed regular session

The Louisiana Legislature made significant infrastructure investments during the 2022 session, thanks to state surplus and federal dollars. 

Pay to play: LSU launches sports streaming service

LSU announced Monday afternoon it is launching a subscription-based streaming service called LSU Gold that will feature "behind-the-scenes documentary series, in-depth interviews, premium podcasts, and more.”

Sen. Kennedy talks Ida recovery, oil lease delays, inflation  

U.S. Sen. John Kennedy fielded questions in Houma last Thursday at a luncheon hosted...