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BTR passenger numbers continue to climb, but rising ticket prices seen as threat

Travel demand continues to increase at Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport but inflation and airline staffing issues could hold numbers back in coming months.

Entrepreneur responds to getting fired by launching award-winning business

Lameika Washington started in the security business as a teenager and worked her way up the ladder, making a lot of money for other people in the process. 

Alford: Local elections officials have own concerns over redistricting maps

Already there has been one municipal-level election held, voided and rescheduled for June 4 due to the late arrival of a redistricting plan.

Appeals court to hear arguments on legality of Biden’s lease sales suspension

A federal appeals court in New Orleans will hear arguments today about whether President Joe Biden legally suspended new oil and gas lease sales shortly after taking office because of climate change worries.

Vidalia graphite plant to quadruple in size to supply electric cars

The Syrah graphite plant in Vidalia is set to quadruple in size to supply...

More than 300 officials throughout Louisiana sign letter backing local ITEP control

More than 300 local elected officials from throughout Louisiana have signed an open letter to the Legislature,
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State’s community colleges rolling out $10.5M workforce program

More than 2,000 people have sought grants to pursue training for high-demand jobs since a new state program began taking applications in March,

Accessories brand Tiggy&Teddy repurposes vintage pieces to make new products 

Creating something new from something found is the foundation of Kaitlyn Stockwell’s business.

Proposal would ban Russian imports to Louisiana 

Louisiana lawmakers advanced a proposal today that would ban Russian imports of natural resources...

Revenue Estimating Conference projects higher tax revenue for Louisiana

Higher tax revenue is helping add $350 million to Louisiana’s general fund budget for...