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LSU, Southern ag centers double down on partnership 

The memorandum of understanding will expand an existing partnership that has focused primarily on extension work

Community group looking to open new school after BRIS closure 

Following the April announcement that Baton Rouge International School would be permanently closing after 22 years

Nearly 20% of pet project funding going to areas represented by Bodi White and two other powerful legislators

A state senator’s nonprofit organization has been allocated $1.5 million. The booster club for...

The Bougie Bar brings a new candle-making experience to Mid City

At Mid City’s new addition, The Bougie Bar, candle-making brings friends and family together. 

Influential Woman in Business: Jane Verret of Campus Federal Credit Union  

Jane Verret never anticipated she would one day be a CEO and lead a...

Venture Global LNG commits to $13B Plaquemines project 

Venture Global LNG today announced it has come to a final investment decision for its $13.2 billion Plaquemines facility, about 20 miles south of New Orleans,
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Methanol powers investment surge in Louisiana

There has been enough projected long-term demand growth in the methanol market to fuel a surge in U.S. capital investment, despite a reduction in the number of planned.

Embattled FEMA asks for more funding as hurricane season approaches 

Another grueling summer disaster season is forecast as the Federal Emergency Management Agency faces mounting pressure amid criticism, a ballooning portfolio, and pleas to Congress for more funding.

Spine Hospital of Louisiana CEO stepping down

Robert Blair, CEO of The Spine Hospital of Louisiana, is stepping down after 12 years with the company and entering “pseudo-retirement.”

Lawsuit against state sales tax collection system dismissed but could be refiled

A federal court has dismissed a lawsuit seeking to overturn Louisiana’s decentralized sales tax collection system, saying it was filed in the wrong venue.