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What the latest inflation numbers show ahead of next week’s Fed meeting
Consumer prices rose last month but in line with expectations, adding weight to the belief that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates next...
Health Tip of the Week, sponsored by Baton Rouge General: Hot natured vs. cold...
Regardless of what climate you grew up in or live in, genetics play a large role in how your core temperature affects your daily...
Roundup: I-12 closure / Rose Parade / Walgreens
Alternate route: All lanes of Interstate 12 eastbound will be closed overnight at the I-10/I-12 split on Saturday so crews can complete the I-10...
The SEC is concerned about private equity in accounting firms. Here’s why
A wave of midsize accounting firms has been welcoming private equity into their bloodstream. For the top accountant at the Securities and Exchange Commission,...
A medical day care spends $1.1M for a spot in Baton Rouge’s Health District
Pediatrust recently purchased an office building in the Baton Rouge Health District to expand its footprint.
The day care facility for medically fragile children owned...
Roundup: Weather risk / Jaguar cub / Training exercise
Flood watch continues: Parts of the Capital Region remain under a flood watch from the National Weather Service as storms continue to pass through...
This restaurant property on Airline just changed hands
The Golden Chick restaurant property on Airline Highway changed hands recently.
GFC Leasing Corp LLC, represented by Golden Chick owner Mark Parmerlee, acquired the property...
Commercial Property of the Week, sponsored by Elifin Realty: Multi-building campus with redevelopment potential
Now for sale, 3736 Gentilly Blvd. presents a rare opportunity in New Orleans’ Gentilly area, offering redevelopment potential with eligibility for state and federal...
The true cost of ‘good enough’ IT, sponsored by Gulf South Technology Solutions
“Good enough” IT often comes with hidden costs. Downtime from outdated systems, unexpected security breaches, and compliance issues can significantly disrupt your business operations...
Meet LSU’s new AI assistant for faculty and staff
LSU has launched a new AI assistant—MikeGPT—to assist its faculty and staff, the school announced Monday.
MikeGPT—developed by faculty, staff and students—leverages LSU’s public data...
Roundup: Taylor Swift / Historic election results / CEO slaying
$2.2B gross: Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour brought in $2.2 billion in its nearly two-year run, making it the highest-grossing tour of all time for...
A Baton Rouge company will run North Carolina’s home energy rebate program
Baton Rouge-based engineering, program management and disaster recovery firm Aptim has been tapped to manage North Carolina’s home energy rebate program, the company announced...
This Texas-based restaurant concept has eyes on Baton Rouge
A Texas-based Tex-Mex restaurant chain wants to open its first Louisiana location in a growing area of Baton Rouge.
The Planning Commission will review plans...
See how Louisiana is bucking the national unemployment trend
While initial jobless claims are rising nationwide, initial unemployment claims in Louisiana dropped 33% for the week ending Nov. 30.
There were 1,423 initial claims...
This Fed president calls for cautious interest rate reductions
Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland President Beth Hammack says policymakers are “at or near” the point where the central bank should slow the pace...
Roundup: TikTok / Bird flu / Economic development district
Social media fight: A federal appeals court panel on Friday unanimously upheld a law that could lead to a ban on TikTok in a...
Working parents are challenged by post-pandemic return-to-office policies
New research highlights a growing challenge for U.S. working parents, as child-care-related work disruptions have increased by 19% since pre-pandemic levels, The Washington Post...
This salon franchise is opening at Perkins Rowe
IMAGE Studios, a salon suite franchise, is opening its first Louisiana location in Baton Rouge.
Local franchisees Kenneth and Sarah Smith plan to open the...
New owner plans to transform former CVS site on Government Street
The former CVS Pharmacy property on Government Street near South Acadian Thruway changed hands recently.
Highway 23 LLC, represented by Mandeville developer Clark Heebe, bought...
Roundup: Flau’jae Johnson / Delta Air Lines / Festival of Lights
NIL deal: LSU women’s basketball player Flau’jae Johnson signed her latest name, image and likeness deal with the new women’s 3-on-3 basketball league Unrivaled....
