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Strategies for small businesses competing in a hot job market  

Businesses of all sizes are struggling to find workers these days—but the hunt can be especially difficult for small companies, which must find ways to stand out among larger competitors.

Laine Hardy arrested, accused of bugging ex-girlfriend’s LSU dorm room 

In an update to a story in Daily Report AM, American Idol winner Laine Hardy was arrested by LSU police today after he was accused of bugging his ex-girlfriend's dorm room with a recording device.

Development company buys Cedarcrest Avenue office space for $1.3M

Baton Rouge-based Taylormade Development Corporation bought a large office building on Cedarcrest Avenue on Wednesday for $1.3 million.

D’s Garden Center to open new location at former Garden District Nursery site

D’s Garden Center on Pecue Lane will open a second location this summer at the former site of Garden District Nursery on Government Street, owner Darren Duffy says. 

ExxonMobil profits surge despite $3.4B hit from pulling out of Russia 

ExxonMobil reported $5.48 billion in profits during the first quarter as oil and gas prices rose steadily, more than doubling its profits compared with the same quarter last year.

‘American Idol’ winner Laine Hardy subject of LSU police investigation 

American Idol champion Laine Hardy is the subject of an investigation by the LSU Police Department, the university confirmed.
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‘LaPolitics’: How legislators are transitioning to campaign mode

Republicans split between being pro-Trump and anti-Trump don’t have to wonder which side U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy is on.

TRENDS: Local residential market continues to be strong

Increased prices for homes coupled with low inventory and selling times indicate the Baton Rouge residential market was extremely strong and experienced great demand in 2021.

First-quarter drop in GDP not seen as prelude to recession

The U.S. economy shrank in the first three months of the year, and faces...

BRAC launches small business services program

The Baton Rouge Area Chamber today announced the formal launch of its small business...