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Have questions about the library millage? Informational meetings start Thursday   

In advance of a June vote, the East Baton Rouge Parish Library is launching...

Davante Lewis explains how AI data centers could impact Louisiana utility rates

Public Service Commissioner Davante Lewis is urging caution as Louisiana positions itself for a...

Metro Council set to vote on sweeping BRPD pay raise plan

City-parish leaders are framing proposed pay raises for the Baton Rouge Police Department as...

Inside REV’s push to bring high-speed access to Ascension’s underserved

For decades, a reliable internet connection has been a luxury in parts of rural...

How a dog park surplus sparked an entire movement in Ascension

When a Prairieville dog park initiative wrapped up with money to spare, two residents...

Ascension Parish is leading Louisiana’s industrial future

Businesses making multibillion-dollar investments are not just evaluating sites, they are evaluating certainty. They...

Ascension’s next chapter: making sure small business isn’t left behind

In Ascension Parish, the question isn’t whether growth is coming—it’s whether local businesses are...

Strong demand meets slow supply in Ascension’s spring housing push

The housing market in Ascension Parish continues to show signs of steady growth heading...

Bally’s boom fuels Baton Rouge casino growth in March

Baton Rouge casinos continued an upward trajectory, reporting month-over-month gains for the second straight...

Gaining momentum: Louisiana climbs to No. 3 in the South for job growth

Nearly all major industries in Louisiana added jobs over the past year, signaling momentum...