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New Ascension Parish Courthouse features enhanced security 

To keep pace with growth in the parish, the new, $31.5 million Ascension Parish Courthouse was designed for enhanced security and more courtrooms.  

Louisiana private university enrollment rises, while public systems see drop

Enrollment in Louisiana two-year and four-year public universities fell between fall 2020 and fall 2021, but private colleges saw a significant jump.

US jobless claims rise for fourth time in five weeks 

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose last week to the highest level since mid-November, but still low by historical standards.

Some Capital Region industries topping pre-pandemic job numbers  

Job growth remains strong across all sectors in the Capital Region, according to the Baton Rouge Area Chamber’s latest monthly economic indicator report, which examines and analyzes the state of the regional economy.  

IRS still buried in last year’s paperwork as filing season looms 

The upcoming tax filing season is shaping up to be a chaotic one, CNBC...

10 companies seek share of $90M to provide broadband in Capital Region

Ten companies are seeking a share of $90 million in public funding to help them bring broadband internet access to unserved areas in the Capital Region. 
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Louisiana sets another COVID-19 daily case count record 

The omicron variant continues to fuel an increase in coronavirus cases in Louisiana. The state health department reported a new single-day high for COVID-19 cases with 17,592, eclipsing a record set last week by nearly 2,800.

Drew Brees: Adversity key to building inner-strength for leadership

Brees shared his thoughts on teamwork in football and in business in the January episode of the 21st Century Business Forum

Lightsource bp gets financing for massive Pointe Coupee Parish solar farm 

Lightsource bp today announced it has closed on a $533 million multiproject financing package for its 345-megawatt Ventress Solar project 30 miles northwest of Baton Rouge in Pointe Coupee Parish. 

New year, same supply shortages at local grocers

The new year failed to bring an end to supply shortages for grocery stores, and, for some, the problems have only gotten worse.