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Where consumer confidence now stands after reaching its lowest level in years
Americans’ views of the economy improved in May after five straight months of declines sent consumer confidence to the lowest level since the onset...
Louisiana’s industrial giants eye emerging quantum computing technology
Quantum computing is moving from a lab theory to an industrial tool—and Louisiana’s heavy industries are paying attention, 10/12 writes.
Though not yet scalable, IBM’s...
Roundup: Ralph Lauren / Tracking GPU costs / Feral hog invasion
Raising prices: Ralph Lauren says it will raise prices more than previously planned in order to offset tariffs. The luxury apparel and accessories company...
This 299-unit apartment complex in Gonzales just sold
A nearly 300-unit apartment complex in Gonzales has new ownership.
California real estate firm Griffin Capital bought the Oaks at Riverbend apartment complex property on...
Commercial Property of the Week, sponsored by Elifin Realty: 18,300 square-foot office/warehouse in Prairieville
Now available for sale or lease, 39421 Hwy. 929 is a ±18,300 SF office/warehouse complex offering flexibility and accessibility for owner-occupants or tenants. The...
After nearly nine decades, Owens Grocery & Market remains a soul food icon
For nearly 90 years, Owens Grocery Market & Deli has been a cornerstone of Baton Rouge’s Valley Park neighborhood, serving soul food staples with...
Roundup: Seersucker Day / Stronger hurricanes / Texas’ hemp industry
Seersucker season: U.S. Sens. Bill Cassidy and Rev. Raphael Warnock, D-Ga., today introduced a resolution marking Thursday, June 12, as National Seersucker Day. This...
Bill would require Louisiana cities to enforce restrictions on homeless
A bill advancing in the Louisiana Legislature could reshape how cities handle homelessness, Louisiana Illuminator writes.
House Bill 619, sponsored by Rep. Alonzo Knox, D-New...
Insurance industry is already facing a storm of losses ahead of hurricane season
While NOAA forecasts a 60% chance of an above-average hurricane season, the insurance industry is already grappling with soaring losses from wildfires, storms and rising...
First Look: The Cozy Griddle opens next week
Baton Rouge’s breakfast scene will get a boost next week with the soft opening of The Cozy Griddle, a new restaurant on Coursey Boulevard,...
Roundup: Freezing federal layoffs / Trade war / Memorial Day
On hold for now: A federal judge has extended her freeze on President Donald Trump’s plan for mass layoffs and reorganizations at 22 federal...
Auto insurance overhaul advances amid debate
A major legislative push to reduce Louisiana’s auto insurance costs is moving forward, but not without deep debate and division, Louisiana Illuminator reports.
On Wednesday,...
Business confidence grows in May thanks to a pause on higher tariffs
Business activity and output expectations picked up this month as anxiety over tariffs began to ease, Bloomberg reports.
The S&P Global flash May composite index...
Here’s why NOAA is predicting an above-average hurricane season
Forecasters within NOAA’s National Weather Service are predicting above-normal hurricane activity in the Atlantic basin this year.
Overall, forecasters are predicting a 60% chance of...
Roundup: Louisiana school funding / Nike / Harvard University
Federally dependent: Federal funding has become a key pillar of Louisiana’s education system, accounting for up to 44% of the state education budget—well above...
Average rate on a 30-year mortgage reaches highest mark in three months
The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. climbed this week to its highest level since mid-February, a setback for home shoppers...
Tate will get an income bump as Rutgers’ highest-paid president
LSU President William Tate’s new job at Rutgers University in New Jersey will come with a significant pay raise, New Jersey Advance Media writes.
At...
Home sales nationwide slip as spring season stalls
Sales of previously owned homes in the U.S. fell in April to their slowest pace in seven months, signaling a sluggish start to the...
Retailers face pricing shift as the penny retires
Businesses will soon need to rethink how they price everyday goods as the U.S. Treasury begins phasing out the penny, ending over 230 years...
Site of a proposed Tex-Mex restaurant on West Lee sells for $1.5M
Dallas holding company Uncommon Brands has purchased a 2.4-acre tract on West Lee Drive near Burbank Drive—the future home to a Tex-Mex chain’s first...
