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Latest mortgage rate plunge likely will translate to higher home prices

Mortgage rates are sinking as markets contend with the ramifications of Russia’s attack on...

Software updates vital to preventing cyberattacks

Every software update alert that pops up on your screen has a backstory, The...

Groups, PSC seek to stop utilities from charging customers for anti-solar efforts

A handful of groups that support rooftop solar, along with several attorneys general and...

Why Baton Rouge doesn’t have a Mardi Gras parade on Fat Tuesday

Despite New Orleans and Acadiana’s unique traditions on Fat Tuesday every year, Baton Rouge’s Carnival holiday is over by Mardi Gras Day. Why is that?

How should Louisiana employers handle medical marijuana use?

Louisiana over several years has rolled out a medical marijuana program, including this year’s expansion to include raw, smokable cannabis, and many states have fully legalized marijuana for recreational use by adults.

Hall of Fame | Gerry Lane: A rags to riches story

Driven by a fear of returning to poverty, Gerry Lane rose from the Oklahoma Dust Bowl to build a Baton Rouge automotive empire.
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Hall of Fame | James “Pepper” Rutland: Failure was not an option

James “Pepper” Rutland, applying lessons from football to business, overcame adversity while building MMR into a global force among industrial contractors.

Businessperson of the Year | Judi Terzotis: A real page turner

With fresh ideas and a hyperlocal focus, Judi Terzotis is bucking the media landscape trend and leading ‘The Advocate’ to growth.

Young Businessperson of the Year | Tupac de la Cruz: Building from the top down

Tupac de la Cruz, determined to be a success when he left Costa Rica at age 16, has built Roofing Solutions into one of the nation’s largest commercial roofing companies.

Company of the Year | Genesis 360: Seizing his opportunity

After using the military and a stint at Circle K to lift himself out of poverty, Craig Stevens has built Genesis 360 into a fast-growing construction and maintenance force.