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How a local designer is giving college apparel a fresh look
Anthony Lawrence Collection, located off Bluebonnet Boulevard, takes a different approach to collegiate apparel, 225 Magazine writes.
Founder De’fron Fobb incorporates varied patterns, fabrics and...
Small business optimism rises despite concerns over tariffs
Small business optimism ticked higher in July, even as uncertainty over tariffs and trade policy clouded outlooks, Inc. writes.Â
The National Federation of Independent Business...
IEA warns of a larger oil surplus as supply races ahead of demand
Global oil markets could see a bigger surplus this year than previously projected, with supply growth outpacing demand by more than three to one,...
Roundup: Mortgage rates / Tipping at restaurants / John Deere
Some relief: The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage fell this week to its lowest level in nearly 10 months, giving prospective homebuyers...
Amedisys completes $3.3B sale to UnitedHealth
Baton Rouge-based Amedisys announced Thursday morning in an SEC filing that UnitedHealth has completed its $3.3 billion purchase of the home health care company. Â
Amedisys...
Why the South’s construction backlog remains the nation’s longest
The South’s construction backlog remains the longest in the nation, averaging 9.8 months in July—2.13 months more than other regions—reflecting strong economic performance, The...
Roundup: US jobless claims / Solar for All initiative / La Niña watch
Moderate drop: The number of Americans filing for jobless benefits fell modestly last week, remaining in the historically low range since the U.S. economy...
Nuclear energy is having a revival
Nuclear energy is back in the spotlight—in politics, pop culture and the climate conversation—with backing from tech leaders, bipartisan politicians and a growing roster...
Social media builds buzz for skilled trades
Social media is becoming an unexpected gateway to the skilled trades for a new generation wary of college costs and uncertain white-collar career prospects,...
Roundup: Climate clueless / Retaining workers / Cameras in Denham Springs
Blind spots: It turns out many Americans aren’t great at identifying which personal decisions contribute most to climate change. A study recently published by...
Roundup: Used car prices / Wall Street trading / Amazon expands
Going up: Prices for used cars are climbing faster than for new ones, as tight supplies push more buyers into the preowned market. The...
SCOTUS date set for arguments in Louisiana’s redistricting case
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments Oct. 15 in Callais v. Louisiana, a case that could influence congressional redistricting nationwide, Louisiana Illuminator writes.Â
At...
Venture Global wins a high-stakes LNG fight with Shell
Venture Global LNG, operator of the Calcasieu Pass terminal on Louisiana’s coast, scored a major legal victory this week when a New York arbitration...
Health Tip of the Week, sponsored by Baton Rouge General: One sport, too soon?...
If you played sports as a kid, chances are you rotated with the seasons. However, today’s young athletes are often choosing a single sport...
Why John Fredian’s Cavendish Energy put roots down in Louisiana
Several years of research and development led John Fredian’s small team at Cavendish Energy to develop an efficient, low-cost and scalable hydrogen production method,...
OPEC outlook: Less supply, more demand by 2026
OPEC now expects the global oil market to be tighter in 2026 than previously forecast, projecting stronger demand growth and slower rival supply expansion,...
Roundup: Louisiana Medicaid audit / John Kirwan / Copper shortage
Medicaid fraud: Louisiana paid nearly $10 million in Medicaid benefits over six years for more than 1,000 deceased people, a Louisiana Legislative Auditor review...
Roundup: Meta data center / Spirit Airlines / Wage growthÂ
Fast track: Entergy Louisiana is asking state regulators to speed approval for a massive power supply project to support a Meta data center in...
Commercial Property of the Week, sponsored by Elifin Realty: Mid City retail with income...
Situated in the vibrant heart of Mid City, 4343 Government St. delivers ±5,737 SF of street‑front retail on a ±.28‑acre lot, offering ±100 feet of high‑visibility...
Roundup: Worker relocation / Ford invests in EVs / Dial-up internet’s last hurrah
‘We’ll pay you’: What began as an experiment during the pandemic to lure people back to small towns and cities in the American heartland...
