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Editor: A showdown over Spanish Town

David Slaughter's plan to build apartments in Spanish Town has stirred up anger in...

Landrieu: Fed government often works against smart growth, but it’s changing

U.S. Sen. Mary Landrieu says the federal government is one of the biggest hindrances...

U.S. consumer spending up, but household incomes flat

WASHINGTON (AP) — Consumer spending edged up in July with help from the popular...

Jindal meets with La. shrimpers about prices

BATON ROUGE (AP) — Gov. Bobby Jindal met Thursday with Louisiana shrimpers to discuss...

News roundup: Bank insurance fund down 20% … Robocalls will be banned

No plans to borrow: The head of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. says there...
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Downtown weekend features foodies, football and rodeo

Downtown Baton Rouge is bursting with things to do this weekend. First, Fęte Rouge...

Dow Louisiana to start work on Central credit union

Dow Louisiana Federal Credit Union has purchased a 1.3-acre site in Central and plans...

Air Products gets $78.75 million in GO Zone bonds

The Louisiana Public Facilities Authority has closed a $78.75 million bond, which will be...

River West files $58 million suit against insurance company

River West Medical Center in Plaquemine filed a $58 million lawsuit in federal district...