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New townhomes could reshape this Ascension corridor

A proposed development with 68 townhomes, 18 single-family homes and commercial space is moving...

‘LaPolitics’: An update on the state’s plan to buy new voting machines

Along with preparing for the next round of elections this fall, the biggest job...

Baton Rouge firm awarded contract under Trump’s Gaza reconstruction initiative

Donald Trump's Board of Peace, established in January to oversee the reconstruction of Gaza,...

Roundup: Lamar Advertising earnings / Sowela-Exxon partnership / Mortgage rates

A strong Q2 : Lamar Advertising reported strong second-quarter 2026 results, with revenue up...

Billions in capital reallocated as wind retreat reshapes US energy markets

An offshore wind company said Thursday that it reached a $1.2 billion settlement with...

This local healthcare CEO turned independence into a competitive advantage

For nearly four decades, Edgar Silvey has built his career around one constant: change. As...
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Rolfe McCollister: Two decades later, how did we do?

When Business Report marked its 20th anniversary in 2002, Rolfe McCollister looked ahead and...

Roundup: House Brew opening / New kind of flu shot / US jobless claims

No longer a pop-up: House Brew founder Manning Bergeron is opening a permanent coffee...

Think you can replace a chief of staff with AI? CEOs say think again

The role of chief of staff has become increasingly strategic as businesses grow more...

How millisecond demand swings are quietly destroying data center hardware

AI data centers are exposing a growing infrastructure challenge because their electricity demand changes...