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

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...

Fly local, give local: BTR backs TSA workers amid shutdown disruptions

The ongoing federal government shutdown is beginning to ripple through operations at Baton Rouge...

The Ascension Parish housing market is finding its footing again

The Ascension Parish housing market is showing signs of renewed momentum in early 2026,...

Straight Talk with Ascension Parish Public School Superintendent Edith Walker

As workforce development and rapid economic growth reshape Ascension Parish, local schools are under...
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