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Oil prices soar as conflict stokes supply concerns

Oil prices surged this morning as concerns over supply disruptions after Russia's invasion of...

Baton Rouge wholesalers struggle with rising food prices

Rising U.S. wholesale prices are causing local food suppliers to pass those higher costs on to restaurants, stores and schools.

St. George trial going forward after Broome bid rejected

Plaintiffs seeking to stop the incorporation of St. George failed today to convince a judge to grant summary judgment in their favor, meaning the trial will go forward this spring.

Bayou Fountain litter boom bought by citizen activists is working

A 70-foot-long boom installed in Bayou Fountain near Highland Road Park last summer has...

ExxonMobil faces hard choice after rivals abandon Russia operations

ExxonMobil Corp. is facing a tough choice over whether to leave Russia as rival...

Siegen Lane shopping center purchased by Houston firm

Houston retail developer and operator Fidelis has purchased Siegen Plaza, a 156,441-square-foot shopping center...
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Baton Rouge retailers seeing post-Christmas sales surge

The U.S. reported strong retail sales in January—surpassing economists’ expectations—and the numbers are being reflected at Baton Rouge stores.

Russian actions spur ‘shields-up’ warning from US cybersecurity agency

As the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues, experts are urging American businesses to double...

Broome seeks summary judgment against St. George incorporation

St. George incorporation opponents will ask a judge today to block the incorporation effort without holding a trial.

ExxonMobil shuts down part of refinery for planned work

ExxonMobil Corp. shut a gasoline-producing fluidic catalytic cracker on Friday for planned work at...
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