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US jobless claims fall as layoffs continue to drop

Fewer Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week as layoffs continue to fall amid...

Arby’s, McAlister’s Deli opening this summer near Arlington Creek Center 

Two new restaurants, an Arby’s and McAlister’s Deli, will open near Arlington Creek Center by early summer. 

News alert: Attracting talent, diversifying economy key to BRAC’s five-year strategic plan 

The Baton Rouge Area Chamber today released its new five-year strategic plan, Bring It! Baton Rouge, which focuses on growing the region’s talent pipeline, diversifying the economy, increasing inclusivity and enhancing the area’s livability to help attract and retain people. 

Wider diversity of homes needed to make ownership more affordable

Greater density and building smaller homes on smaller lots can make home ownership more affordable and accessible, says Karen Zito, president and CEO of the Home Builders Association of Greater Baton Rouge. 

Another COVID surge could be on the way for US 

A surge in coronavirus infections in Western Europe has experts and health authorities on...

MatchPoint Connection navigates NIL world, linking brands with talent

One Baton Rouge company, MatchPoint Connection, finds itself perfectly positioned to serve as matchmaker.
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Louisiana unemployment rate drops to lowest level since June 2019 

Louisiana’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate is at its lowest point since June 2019, the...

LSU coach Brian Kelly purchases home on East Lakeshore Drive

LSU head football coach Brian Kelly has purchased an expansive and newly renovated lakefront home on East Lakeshore Drive, according to documents filed with the East Baton Rouge Clerk of Court’s Office on Tuesday. 

LSU announces new cybersecurity, defense initiative 

LSU today announced a new initiative to accelerate cybersecurity and defense studies, grow its ROTC program and build a cyber military corridor on campus. 

Transformyx acquired by Atlanta-based company 

Baton Rouge-based technology infrastructure and managed services company Transformyx today announced it has been acquired by Atlanta-based Lockstep Technology Group.