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OLOL announces $12M investment in BRCC

Our Lady of the Lake is investing $12 million in Baton Rouge Community College to support construction of the college’s new nursing and allied health building and renovation of a section of the college’s wellness center to focus on sports medicine and training, officials announced today.

LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens awarded EPA grant for trash abatement

The LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens at Burden was awarded a $500,000 grant by the Environmental Protection Agency Trash Free Waters program to kickstart an effort that will demonstrate how to create trash-free watersheds in Baton Rouge.

‘LaPolitics’: War in Ukraine reverberating in Louisiana

Even though the conflict is unfolding roughly 6,000 miles away, the Russia-Ukraine war is still capable of sending shockwaves through Louisiana politics and government.

Lt. Gov. Nungesser requests $20M for state’s tourism efforts

Louisiana Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser highlighted efforts to promote tourism in the state following COVID-related shutdowns, during a Senate Finance Committee meeting this week.

Ochsner moving ahead with senior-focused clinic in former Pearson’s space

Ochnser is moving forward with plans to open a senior-focused clinic in the former Pearson’s Luggage and Gifts on Jefferson Highway, and filed a $2.2 million permit on Thursday for renovations.

PSC puts off decisions about grid resiliency review

The Louisiana Public Service Commission has deferred until next month Commissioner Craig Greene’s proposals to hire consultants for a comprehensive review of the power grid’s resiliency.

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Louisiana congressional delegation reacts to Russian invasion of Ukraine

Louisiana's congressional delegation reacted today to Russia's invasion of Ukraine with condemnation of President...

Six PPP fraud investigations underway in Baton Rouge

U.S. Attorney Ronald Gathe says his office is currently prosecuting six additional cases of...

So what’s going on with Biden’s vaccine mandates?

More than half the states, including Louisiana, are pursuing renewed legal challenges against a requirement from President Joe Biden's administration for millions of health care workers across the U.S. to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

As weddings surge, venues and vendors deal with supply shortages

Postponed weddings from the past two years have led to a record number of weddings scheduled for this year, leaving wedding service providers to deal with supply chain challenges.