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State’s community colleges look to thwart declining enrollment

Enrollment at the Louisiana Community and Technical College System declined 14% over a five-year period ending in 2021, though revenue increased $59.8 million thanks mainly to $100.6 million in federal aid, the Louisiana legislative auditor reports. 

Employers still in hiring mode despite latest COVID surge

Economists say they expect the U.S. labor market to strengthen in the months ahead,...

The most anticipated tech products for 2022

Depending on the breaks, 2022 could be a very eventful year for new tech...

Analysis: Louisiana to see repeat political debates in 2022 

The new year will bring a rerun of several political debates in Louisiana, while...

Navy Seal veteran Scott Daly’s ‘Elevate Your Leadership’ message? ‘High performance isn’t magic’

U.S. Navy SEAL Teams veteran Scott Daly learned at a young age that resiliency...

Gov. Edwards urges mitigation measures to slow omicron spread

Gov. John Bel Edwards addressed the fifth wave of COVID-19 during a news conference...
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Where will coworking spaces fit into the future of offices?

Spaces, an international coworking provider, recently opened its first Louisiana location at Perkins Rowe, adding 18,000 square feet to Baton Rouge’s inventory of shared office space.

Despite supply shortages, some local retailers see record holiday sales

Supply shortages meant retailers across the country had to order earlier and be more flexible. Despite these issues, some local retailers saw record high sales.

Stories to remember from 2021: Half of business-backed tax overhaul passes

Voters in November approved a state constitutional amendment that triggers a complex tax swap,...

2021’s biggest restaurant openings in Baton Rouge

A spot that coined the term “brunch-ish. A stylish restaurant that serves shrimp corn...