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See who made this year’s Top 100 Private Companies list
In a year marked by economic headwinds and persistent uncertainty, the Capital Region’s Top 100 Private Companies achieved a record milestone—generating nearly $38.58 billion...
Roundup: NOLA-to-Mobile train / Cellphone ban / Ford sales
August launch: Amtrak announced on Tuesday that it will start offering twice-daily service connecting New Orleans with Mobile, Alabama, beginning Aug. 18. A ticket...
Health Tip of the Week, sponsored by Baton Rouge General: Running on energy drinks?...
It’s no secret teens today are busier than ever. Between school, sports, jobs, and endless scrolling, many are turning to energy drinks for a boost. Teen...
After a buying frenzy to avoid tariff costs, US auto sales slowed in June
U.S. auto sales slowed in June, reversing a spring surge as buyers rushed to beat the Trump administration’s new 25% tariffs on imported cars...
Air Liquide planning to invest up to $200M in its Louisiana operations
Air Liquide on Monday announced it will invest up to $200 million in Louisiana to modernize and connect an air separation unit to its...
Roundup: Moratorium on AI laws / Interest rates / Worst housing market
Struck from megabill: A moratorium on state-based artificial intelligence laws was struck from the Trump megabill Monday night in a 99-1 vote in the...
States are bracing for the impact as revenue growth slips
State budgets across the country are feeling the pinch as governors increasingly are suggesting spending cuts, hiring freezes and some tax increases, Louisiana Illuminator...
Roundup: Trump’s megabill / Mississippi River bridge / Luxury spending
Debate in Congress: The Senate stalled after a tense overnight session as GOP leaders struggled to rally support for Trump’s sweeping tax and spending...
Baton Rouge is listed among America’s 100 best cities
A new report from Canadian consulting firm Resonance Consultancy ranks America’s “100 Best Cities” for 2025.
Coming in at No. 94? None other than Baton...
Commercial Property of the Week, sponsored by Elifin Realty: Fully occupied New Orleans retail...
ELIFIN® is pleased to offer the property at 3131 Veterans Boulevard in Metairie, for sale with an asking price of $13.3 million. This fully...
How the NHC is changing its approach when issuing storm forecasts
With predictions pointing to an unusually active hurricane season, the National Hurricane Center is rolling out updates aimed at improving how storm threats are...
Utah company acquires 145 acres in north Baton Rouge
Utah-based Savage Infrastructure has purchased nearly 145 acres off Scenic Highway north of the ExxonMobil plant, according to a deal last week with the...
Less managing and more doing: How AI is changing work
Generative AI is quietly reshaping workplace hierarchies—and Harvard researchers say it's already letting individual contributors do work once reserved for middle managers, Harvard Business...
A breakdown of the bills signed by Gov. Landry on Monday
Gov. Jeff Landry signed a sweeping legislative package Monday targeting Louisiana’s insurance crisis and overhauling the state’s Department of Transportation and Development, Louisiana Illuminator...
Roundup: AI in Mississippi / Tariffs / Gulf lease sale
Nvidia agreement: Mississippi recently became the latest state to sign an agreement with Nvidia to advance the adoption of artificial intelligence efforts statewide. The...
Roundup: Canada nixes tech tax / Dredging contracts / WNBA expands
Talks with US back on: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said late Sunday that trade talks with the U.S. have resumed after Canada rescinded...
State public defender faces backlash over clause in contracts
Louisiana’s public defense system is facing controversy after State Public Defender Rémy Starns inserted language into local defender contracts granting himself sweeping control over...
Bubble tea shop Boba ParTea opens second location
Boba ParTea, a Baton Rouge bubble tea shop, on Saturday opened its second location.
The new store is at 10190 Celtic Drive, near Celtic Studios...
Local holding company acquires over 20 lots in Water’s Edge community
A Baton Rouge holding company has purchased 23 lots in the Water’s Edge residential development along Nicholson Drive.
Pavo Capital Inc., represented by Lee Foster,...
Why catering companies want you back in the office
As more companies call employees back to the office, the catering industry is seeing a resurgence, The Wall Street Journal writes.
Corporate events like training...
