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The 2022 food trends to look for in Baton Rouge

The calendar has turned, the new year is unfolding and it’s time to take a look at what’ll be hot this year in Baton Rouge’s culinary scene.

CPEX helping develop model solar ordinance for Louisiana

The Center for Planning Excellence and Louisiana Department of Natural Resources will partner over the next nine months to develop a model solar ordinance for Louisiana communities.

COVID surge has workers calling in sick in record numbers 

The latest surge of coronavirus cases powered by the omicron variant has caused extremely...

US jobless claims reach highest mark since October

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose to the highest level in three months as the fast-spreading omicron variant disrupted the job market.

Baton Rouge hotels still getting boost from Hurricane Ida recovery

Cleanup and insurance issues following Hurricane Ida are continuing to boost occupancy at Baton Rouge hotels. 

Crawfish season off to a fast start thanks to mild weather

Warmer than average temperatures in November and December are responsible for a strong start to the state’s crawfish season, according to the LSU AgCenter. 
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Who will preside over St. George incorporation case?

Whether an appointed or elected judge will preside over the St. George incorporation trial has not yet been decided, a Louisiana Supreme Court representative says. 

Peter Sclafani expanding restaurant empire, reenergizing Juban’s 

The 20-year former executive chef and co-owner of Ruffino’s Restaurant helped expand the city’s fine dining scene with a reliably robust menu that made people feel relaxed, while gently pushing their culinary sensibilities.

Treasurer John Schroder running for governor in 2023

Louisiana Treasurer John Schroder, a Republican, says he is running for governor in 2023.

LSU will serve as home for Louisiana Small Business Development Center 

LSU today announced it will serve as the new host organization for the statewide...