Business News

Breaking news, company moves, economic trends, and the deals shaping Greater Baton Rouge and the Capital Region.

Southern University advances plan to add two new residential buildings

The Southern University Board of Supervisors on Tuesday took a step toward expanding student...

Development company to build headquarters in Towne Center Business Park

Bearing Point Properties plans to build a new office on Commerce Circle across the...

Rolfe McCollister: LSU is making a mistake hiring Will Wade

LSU is back in the national headlines again, but not for a national championship....

Gonzales audit flags noncompliance with Louisiana’s public bid law

A recent audit of the city of Gonzales found multiple weaknesses in internal controls...

After years of growth, Emergent Method settles into larger downtown space

Emergent Method has relocated to a larger downtown Baton Rouge office, marking the next...

Commercial investment in Ascension surged past $210M in 2025

Ascension Parish’s commercial real estate market posted a sharp uptick in 2025, with investment...

LSU is launching Louisiana’s first bachelor’s degree in AI

LSU will launch the state’s first bachelor’s degree in artificial intelligence this fall, positioning...

Cecelia Creole Bistro is growing its downtown footprint with added space

Cecelia Creole Bistro is expanding its footprint in downtown Baton Rouge, but owner Brad...

Permits, property deals and events shaping Ascension

Here are the latest property transactions and issued permits, as well as upcoming business-related...

The RiverPlex MegaPark faces legal challenges over funding, permits

Three lawsuits filed last week are challenging key aspects of the RiverPlex MegaPark’s development,...
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