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

Thaihey Thaifood leaving Baton Rouge for New Orleans

Thaihey Thaifood is closing its Lee Drive restaurant next week ahead of a planned move to New Orleans. 

Challenges remain for Capital Region small businesses recovering from pandemic

More than 80% of Capital Region business owners have been negatively impacted by the...

Fourth COVID surge taking toll on local restaurants, hospitality industry

The restaurant and hospitality industry is starting to feel the effects of the latest surge in COVID-19 cases.

Is Jazz Fest the first live event domino to fall in Louisiana? 

Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser was scrambling Monday morning to shore up Louisiana's festival, fair...

St. Francisville building moratorium spawns lawsuit 

St. Francisville is the latest community to do battle over building moratoriums.   Earlier this summer, the town extended a one-year moratorium, originally passed in 2020, on new major subdivisions and also amended the restriction to include multifamily developments.

Wedding industry dealing with leftover pandemic demand

From venues to flower suppliers, the wedding industry is dealing with pent-up demand after a year of canceled ceremonies.
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Baton Rouge car dealers struggling to maintain supply

Matt McKay, president of All Star Automotive Group, has been in the business of...

LSU’s Tate names ex-colleague to newly created of VP for strategy

LSU President William Tate has named a former colleague from the University of South...

LSU, Southern awarded funds for electric vehicle charging stations

LSU and Southern University were awarded funds in late July to add electric vehicle...

Baton Rouge Best Dressed Ball pushed back to October 

The 2021 Baton Rouge Best Dressed Ball, benefitting the American Cancer Society, has been...
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