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‘225’ August and Tiger Pride issues on stands now

It’s about to be football season again, and the new issue of 225 started...

Baton Rouge-based community currency Moxey releases upgraded app

Moxey, the Baton Rouge-based community currency that launched in 2017, has released a new app that will make it easier for members to exchange goods and services on the platform.

Vaccine mandate still not likely at LSU

It doesn’t appear LSU students will face a vaccine mandate when they return to classes this fall, even as the delta variant is causing a fourth COVID-19 spike in the state.

Small businesses awarded $146B In federal contracts last year

Small government contractors did well in 2020. According to the U.S. Small Business Administration,...

ExxonMobil reports $4.7B quarterly profit but doesn’t plan to boost spending

Big oil companies are back in the black, raking in their highest profits since...

‘LaPolitics’: Nungesser making national moves; energy association chatter growing

Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser recently hosted a political strategy luncheon in New Orleans to...
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Two new state laws affecting businesses take effect this weekend

Beginning Sunday, businesses in Louisiana with at least 25 employees will have to make...

DA dealing with backlog of more than 180 murder cases 

As if the rising incidents of violent crime across the parish are not problematic enough, District Attorney Hillar Moore has a record backlog of more than 180 murder cases to try.

Baton Rouge restaurant workers going back to masks

The masks are back on at some Baton Rouge restaurants as the delta variant...

What the federal infrastructure package means for Louisiana 

Senate Republicans reached a deal with Democrats on Wednesday over major outstanding issues in...
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