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

James ‘Pepper’ Rutland built MMR into a global force among industrial contractors

James “Pepper” Rutland took many of the life lessons he learned through athletics and applied them to running his business. 

Everybody knows its name

The iconic Juban’s has new ownership and while the name—and the Hallelujah Crab—will remain, there will be changes at the restaurant.

Seeking net-zero

Gov. John Bel Edwards has Louisiana on a path to “net-zero” greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, but industry officials worry change is happening too fast.

Perkins overpass business owners push for bike, pedestrian trail

Owners of businesses in the Perkins Road overpass area have spent more than $30,000 of their own money on a plan for a bicyclist and pedestrian trail.

Sen. Cassidy weighs in on Russian invasion

U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy said Tuesday he fears Russian President Vladimir Putin could use...

Alvarez Construction purchases 38 lots in Shoe Creek development

Alvarez Construction Company purchased 38 lots in the Settlement on Shoe Creek subdivision in Central for $1.8 million on Friday.
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Louisiana among states opposing ban on LNG rail transport

Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry is leading a coalition of 25 states in opposition...

Gerry Lane rose from the Oklahoma Dust Bowl to build a Baton Rouge empire

Lane, the founder of Gerry Lane Enterprises, is being inducted into the Business Hall of Fame and will be honored posthumously at the 2022 Business Awards & Hall of Fame gala dinner March 9.

JR Ball: Extracting knowledge and research is our economic future

To overcome the resource curse Louisiana's economic future is inextricably linked to our commitment to knowledge, research and technology.

McCollister: Election endorsements for March 26 races

Columnist Rolfe McCollister shares his personal endorsements on the local races appearing on the March 26 special election ballot.
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