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Publisher: Americans are tired of cancel culture

Voters are making it clear that the days of cancel culture need to end, plus Rolfe McCollister trades the "Business Report" baton for his wife and grandchildren.

Canadian Pacific Railway commits to Baton Rouge-to-NOLA passenger rail

With the railway owner, governor and Amtrak on board, many of the puzzle pieces needed for a passenger rail between Baton Rouge and New Orleans appear to be in place. 

LSU president says coastal science, cybersecurity among key areas of flagship focus

Coastal science, cybersecurity and agriculture will be some of the main areas LSU will focus on under the current administration, LSU President William Tate says. 

Roundup: Catholic schools / Vaccine mandate / Gasoline prices / Chris Tyson resigns

Leadership change: The Roman Catholic Diocese of Baton Rouge announced today that the superintendent...

Takeout and delivery model here to stay for restaurants 

The survey results, taken from 1,000 restaurant-goers, featured in Deloitte’s “Restaurant of the Future” report hint at a permanently changed business model for restaurants, with off-site dining remaining a revenue staple long after the pandemic has eased.  

Litter ordinance revision goes before Metro Council tonight

A revision to the current litter ordinance by Councilman Lamont Cole will go before the Metro Council at tonight’s meeting. 
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Sonic Automotive opens used car facility on Siegen Lane

Sonic Automotive today announced the opening of its new EchoPark delivery center on Siegen Lane, designed to cater to online car shoppers. 

Business magnate and former NBA player Junior Bridgeman offers tips for success

Junior Bridgeman came to realize the secret of success in business and athletics wasn't really a secret at all.

Louisiana reports more Omicron cases; Pfizer says booster effective against it 

Additional cases of the Omicron variant have been discovered in Louisiana, as of this...

US businesses advertise near-record 11 million open jobs

U.S. employers posted 11 million open jobs in October, nearly matching a record high reached in July and a sign that companies were confident enough in the economy to expand.