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Where to find dishes and desserts to beat the Louisiana heat 

Though there’s still some time left before the sweltering summer heat, we can all...

Baton Rouge hotels nearly full for this weekend’s Garth Brooks concert

Country star Garth Brooks will draw more than 100,000 fans to Tiger Stadium this Saturday, and local hotels are at or near occupancy for the event.

City-parish puts out request for proposals as trash contract nears end 

Mayor Sharon Weston Broome today announced the city-parish has put out a request for proposals for contractors to provide solid waste and recycling services. 

GBRIA recognizes winners of 2022 Safety Excellence Awards

The Greater Baton Rouge Industry Alliance announced the winners of its 26th annual Safety Excellence Awards during an April 14 banquet at the L’Auberge Resort in Baton Rouge.

Removing portion of Midway Connector from street plan will be heard next month

The removal of a portion of the Midway Connector, a road that would link...

Bitcoin in 401(k) becomes reality for more, despite warnings

More workers may soon be able to stake some of their 401(k) retirement savings to bitcoin, as cryptocurrencies crack even deeper into the mainstream.
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Groundwater regulators, water company at odds over metering

The Capital Area Groundwater Conservation District’s director responded this week to the Baton Rouge Water Company’s criticism of its plans for a new metering system.

Australian company’s Louisiana clean energy plant in line for US loan

An Australian company’s Louisiana subsidiary can get up to $107 million in U.S. Department of Energy loans to expand a plant that produces materials for electric car batteries, the department said Monday.

Alford: Session highlights local governments vs. industry divide

Louisiana Capitol served as a good reminder that the divide between local governments and business and industry is alive and well.

How small businesses can soften the blow of ransomware attacks

Most small businesses would not survive the week after getting hit by a ransomware attack. And a response to an attack can make matters worse. However, there are actions businesses can take to soften the blow.