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

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...

Wanting to be like Musk, US teens turning to entrepreneurship

Three in five U.S. teenagers say they’re more interested in starting their own businesses, instead of having a traditional job, according to a new survey from Junior Achievement.

Gov. Edwards has two weeks to decide on redistricting maps

Gov. John Bel Edwards has until March 14 to either sign and approve or veto redistricting maps the Legislature approved last week,

Despite tight housing market, Baton Rouge residential vacancy rate rises

A national real estate data firm counts 3,622 vacant residential properties in the Baton Rouge metro area, or 1.46% of the total.
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Gen Z job-hoppers reshaping the future of work

Members of America's youngest generation are starting their careers amid the Great Resignation—and that has changed the way they view working, Axios reports.

Drew Brees opening Stretch Zone franchise in Baton Rouge

Drew Brees is planning to open a Stretch Zone in Baton Rouge, the franchise...

Chennault’s $4M air cargo facility nears completion

Chennault International Airport in Lake Charles is nearing completion of a $4 million facility...

LSU partners with Kaplan to prepare student-athletes for workforce

LSU is partnering with education services provider Kaplan to offer career readiness programs to student-athletes.
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