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School shopping remains strong even as parents feel the financial squeeze
Despite economic uncertainty, families aren't skimping on back-to-school spending this year, according to a new PwC survey of nearly 2,000 parents, CNBC reports.
Nearly 75%...
Roundup: Student loans / Paul Arrigo / Tire waste
In a bind: Nearly two million student loan borrowers are at risk of having their wages garnished this summer. Roughly six million federal student-loan...
Commercial Property of the Week, sponsored by Elifin Realty: 10,000-square-foot office in historic Beauregard...
Located just steps from downtown Baton Rouge’s legal and civic core, 501 Louisiana Ave. blends professional functionality with the architectural charm of Beauregard Town....
Roundup: New US nuclear plant / Bank exams / Business activity
Plans announced: New York intends to build a large nuclear-power facility, the first major new U.S. plant undertaken in more than 15 years and...
Americans’ support for renewables appears to be losing energy
Americans’ support for green energy tax credits and renewable energies like wind and solar power has decreased in recent years, according to a new...
Greater Baton Rouge Industry Alliance (GBRIA): Shaping a strong and sustaining future for south...
Through workforce, economic and community development, the Greater Baton Rouge Industry Alliance (GBRIA) is shaping a strong, sustainable future for south Louisiana. Established in...
Roundup: Gas prices / Carbon capture / Managing LA GATOR
On the rise: Gas prices in Louisiana remain below the national average, with regular gas averaging $2.83 across the state as of June 23—nearly...
Meet the committee who will select LSU’s next leader
LSU has launched a national search for its next president following William Tate’s departure to lead Rutgers University, Louisiana Illuminator reports.
A 20-member search committee,...
Louisiana job losses have eased, but unemployment lingers
Louisiana’s initial unemployment insurance claims dropped for the week ending June 14, according to data released by the Louisiana Workforce Commission.
The state reported 2,053...
Researchers warn of record-breaking credential exposure
Researchers at cybersecurity outlet Cybernews say that billions of login credentials have been leaked and compiled into datasets online, giving criminals “unprecedented access” to...
Livingston Parish is about to get a dose of hot yoga
April Hill’s Yoga Studio 90 is marking 15 years in Baton Rouge—and expanding, with a Denham Springs location opening in August, 225 writes.
Hill’s business...
Roundup: Skip Bertman / Trading bonds / Ten Commandments
A familiar face: LSU coaching legend Skip Bertman, 87, will be taking a trip to Omaha, Nebraska, to watch the Tigers play Sunday in...
Casual dining chains, think Red Lobster, are plotting comebacks
Casual dining chains are in comeback mode after one of the toughest periods in decades, The Wall Street Journal writes.
Red Lobster, Cracker Barrel and...
Roundup: Shrimp Task Force / NOLA streets / Oil prices
Not from the Gulf: More than half of shrimp dishes served in Alexandria and nearby Pineville may not be the real Gulf Coast deal,...
Genesis 360: World-class management solutions drive efficiency, sustainable growth for customers
With extensive experience managing successful multimillion-dollar maintenance, construction and IT projects throughout the country, Genesis 360 has evolved into a world-class management company, offering...
More Americans are taking on second jobs
The rise of side hustles isn’t just a cultural trend—it may be a survival strategy, The Wall Street Journal writes.
Between January and May, 5.3%...
The University Lakes project clears major hurdle
Though heavy equipment and overgrown shorelines may suggest otherwise, officials say the $75 million University Lakes Project remains on track, 225 writes.
The first phase...
A California firm has purchased these Mid City apartments
Redwood Trust, a California-based real estate investment firm, has purchased the Pine Square Apartments in north Mid City for $4.95 million.
According to sales records...
Roundup: TikTok extension / Hurricane season prep / Car prices
Keep scrolling: President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order to keep TikTok running in the U.S. for another 90 days. The extension...
Why some in the restaurant industry aren’t keen on the no-tax-on-tips initiative
Some segments of the U.S. restaurant industry don’t support President Donald Trump’s proposal to eliminate federal taxes on tips, saying it would help too...
