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Land near Amazon Cortana site sold to car wash company

Geaux Clean Car Wash purchased a 1.32-acre lot for an undisclosed amount at Cortana Place, adjacent to the Cortana Walmart and planned Amazon fulfillment center, Elifin Realty announced today.

Paul Arrigo retiring from Visit Baton Rouge in September  

Nearly 20 years after assuming the role of president and CEO of Visit Baton Rouge, Paul Arrigo has announced his plans to retire in September 2022. 

‘225’s December issue is on newsstands now 

Zip lining, dinosaurs, holiday lights, brewery tours and berry picking. For the December cover story, the 225 team compiled 12 reasons to start planning your 2022 calendar now.

Could Baton Rouge see more last-mile delivery space in future?

Last-mile delivery space is in demand across U.S. metros as consumers seek faster deliveries. Baton Rouge has seen little development of such spaces, but professionals say it could soon.

Columbia Sportswear sets Dec. 10 opening at Mall of Louisiana

Columbia Sportswear Co. plans to open its Mall of Louisiana location Dec. 10, according to the company’s website. 

Housing competition expected to ‘remain fierce’ for buyers across US in 2022 

Americans will have a better chance to find a home in 2022, but will face a competitive seller's market as first-time buyer demand outmatches the inventory recovery, according to the Realtor.com 2022 Housing Forecast. 
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Cybersecurity expert Jeff Moulton’s dos and don’ts regarding cyberattacks 

Jeff Moulton, president and CEO of cybersecurity research and service company Stephenson Technologies Corp. in Baton Rouge, says ransomware attacks, hacks, compromised networks and data spills have become the new normal, and no one is immune, reports 10/12 Industry Report. 

Louisiana judge halts vaccine mandate for health care workers nationwide 

A federal judge in Louisiana on Tuesday issued a ruling blocking nationwide the Biden...

ExxonMobil boosts spending on emission reduction projects by $12B

ExxonMobil says it is boosting its spending on greenhouse gas emission reduction projects to $15 billion over the next six years, up from its originally planned $3 billion, and anticipates meeting its 2025 reduction plans by the end of this year.

With judge retiring, St. George lawsuit may be heard by appointed commissioner

The district court hearing a lawsuit challenging the incorporation of St. George in East Baton Rouge Parish may appoint an independent commissioner to fill in for the current judge who is retiring from the bench, the plaintiffs’ attorney says.Â