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Breaking news, company moves, economic trends, and the deals shaping Greater Baton Rouge and the Capital Region.

Coffee prices increasing due to supply issues

Your next cup of coffee could be a bit more expensive as some vendors have had to hike prices due to increasing costs of supplies from coffee beans to cups.

Nucor Steel withdraws expansion plan for St. James Parish plant

Nucor Steel has withdrawn its Title V permit application for a major expansion of...

Skyhawk merges with Texas company

Baton Rouge-based technology and security services company Skyhawk today announced it has merged with...

LSU will mandate vaccines following final FDA approval

LSU President William Tate today announced that when the FDA fully authorizes one or...

Lake After Hours replacing former Arzi’s on Government

A Lake After Hours Urgent Care will replace the former Arzi’s Restaurant space on...

Walk-On’s launches national NIL program for walk-on athletes

Baton Rouge-based Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux today announced it is launching a new "Walk-On of the Week" program that will award name, image and likeness deals to walk-on collegiate athletes across the country.
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Louisiana oil lobbyists urge domestic focus as White House presses OPEC to boost production

The White House has urged OPEC to increase oil production in response to rising demand, prompting criticism from associations representing Louisiana’s oil-and-gas industry.

Will gyms go the way of arcades and movie rental stores?

The pandemic has reshaped how Americans exercise and upended the fitness industry, accelerating the...

$1 trillion infrastructure bill provides inducements for small businesses

The Senate on Tuesday approved the sweeping infrastructure bill that will inject around $1...

Live music making a comeback, though Delta variant adds new uncertainty

Music fans are eager to hear their favorite bands again after the long COVID-19-induced...
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