Business News

Data center deals could leave ratepayers ‘holding the bag,’ advocate warns

Amid Louisiana’s data center boom, a key question is emerging: Who pays if the...

EBR commercial real estate sales tick up to start the year

The commercial real estate market in East Baton Rouge Parish is off to a...

How Baton Rouge businesses are reacting to surging gasoline prices

A sharp rise in gas prices this month driven largely by global geopolitical tensions...

Local auto dealers say EV demand remains soft despite surging gas prices

Baton Rouge’s electric vehicle market is showing signs of renewed consumer interest amid rising...

Meet the winners of this year’s Safety Excellence Awards

At a Thursday night banquet at L’Auberge Casino & Hotel, the Greater Baton Rouge...

Livingston and Ascension lead five-year population growth in Capital Region

Population trends across the Capital Region continue to reflect a suburban-driven growth pattern, with...

Southern University is planning a $20M nursing school expansion

Southern University is preparing to break ground as early as May on a $20...

Car wash founder builds on momentum with larger, customer-focused site

Local entrepreneur Melvin Hardnett is betting that a larger footprint and a more customer-focused...

Here’s what the latest audit of the EBR Council on Aging shows

The East Baton Rouge Council on Aging remained on solid financial footing in the...

What businesses need to know about the tariff refund scramble

The U.S. Supreme Court’s Feb. 20 ruling in Learning Resources v. Trump dealt a...