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Metro Council will decide if drive-thrus aren’t just for drivers

An East Baton Rouge Parish Metro Council member wants to require open businesses that operate drive-thrus to serve pedestrians

COVID test supply shortage hampers free, at-home testing program

However, pharmacists, insurers and even politicians like Mayor Sharon Weston Broome say the free tests are in short supply here in Louisiana and across the country.

Surging housing costs impacting where small businesses locate

The U.S. is entering 2022 with a 3.8 million housing unit shortfall, even as...

Louisiana adds nearly 3,800 oil field jobs in December 

The U.S. oil field services and equipment sector added 7,450 jobs in December, even...

Metro Council will appoint temporary member Wednesday

The East Baton Rouge Metro Council will meet tomorrow to appoint someone to fill the vacancy created by the election of Erika Green to The Family Court of East Baton Rouge Parish.

Advertising technology rebounds with record year

A record number of advertising and marketing technology companies went public in 2021, according to a new report from LUMA Partners, a leading media and marketing investment firm.
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136 Jefferson Place condo units sell for $16.5M

Servio Capital Investments, a Covington-based real estate investment firm, bought 136 units at the Jefferson Place Apartments & Condominiums for $16.5 million on Monday.

Get to know the entrepreneur behind Baton Bougie House Party

A Catholic school teacher by trade, Baton Bougie House Party founder Lori Tucker-Day has always worked side hustles as a way to combine her creativity with her desire to help people.

How a Baton Rouge tailor began styling Netflix’s latest star

After the show aired, it wasn’t just Valdés’ story that stunned social media. Valdés was fielding DMs about his navy suits and pink ties, too. One podcast called him “a sharp, sharp dresser.” Viewers wanted to know where he got his clothes.

Several downtown projects nearing finish line

Several downtown renovations and new construction projects that were delayed due to COVID-related supply and labor shortages are now nearing completion, project managers announced at this morning’s Downtown Development District meeting.