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What the latest report on US unemployment indicates
Slightly more Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week, but layoffs remain historically low.
U.S. jobless claims filings rose by 2,000 to 223,000 for the...
A pair of legislative bills would alter the makeup and control of BREC
A pair of bills filed Thursday could drastically change the way BREC operates.
Republican State Rep. Dixon McMakin of Baton Rouge filed House Bill 86...
Sales of previously owned US homes rose last month. Here’s why
Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes rose in February as easing mortgage rates and more properties on the market encouraged home shoppers.
Existing home sales...
Roundup: Louisiana layoffs / Job skills / Subsidizing small banks
WARN notices: General Dynamics Information Technology in New Orleans filed a WARN notice with the state that it will lay off 77 employees in...
The American dream story of 2025 Hall of Fame laureate Jairo Alvarez
Born in Sonsón, Colombia, in 1938, the late Jairo Alvarez was the second-born of 11 children. He and his siblings helped their Papacito, Mario,...
A lawmaker sets the stage for a St. George school district
As the newly incorporated City of St. George prepares to elect its first officials and shape its governance, plans are gaining momentum for a...
Roundup: Mississippi’s tax reform / Lawsuit dismissed / Interest rates
Nextdoor neighbors: The GOP-controlled Mississippi House and Senate passed competing “compromise” plans on Tuesday to eliminate the state income tax and raise gasoline taxes—but...
Venture Global gets OK to export LNG from planned Cameron Parish facility
President Donald Trump’s administration on Tuesday conditionally approved Venture Global LNG Inc.’s plan to export natural gas from a planned facility in Cameron Parish,...
Roundup: Early voting / General Mills / Home prices
Low participation: Early voter turnout so far is very low for Louisiana’s March 29 election on four constitutional amendments and, for some voters, local...
DSLD Homes just bought 50 lots in this Denham Springs development
Homebuilder DSLD Homes recently purchased lots in one of its Livingston Parish residential developments.
DSLD bought 50 lots in the Eden Way subdivision off Lockhart...
This local food services company is entering new markets
Tre’s Street Kitchen is expanding its local presence.
The Baton Rouge food services company, recently recognized as a Best of Growth winner by Aramark’s Local...
Health Tip of the Week, sponsored by Baton Rouge General: Oral care and heart...
Skipping regular dental visits can lead to much more than another cavity. That’s because bacteria in the mouth can cause tooth decay and infection...
How tariffs are hitting importers and changing plans
Tariffs have become a signature part of President Donald Trump’s second term as he’s used them as both a negotiation tactic and a strategy...
Roundup: Age verification law / LDEQ resignations grow / AI in cars
Overturning the law: An internet free speech group is suing the state of Louisiana over its age verification law for social media platforms. NetChoice...
Nasdaq to open a regional headquarters in Texas
Nasdaq, long known for its prime Times Square location, announced Tuesday that it will open a regional headquarters in Texas, The Wall Street Journal...
Spotlight on design: Ochsner Health and Elite Training Academy
Spearheaded by longtime LSU athletics leader Greg Stringfellow, Elite Training Academy mirrors the training environments of top college programs, providing athletes of all levels...
Roundup: Pollen capital / Google’s $32B deal / Detained in Louisiana
Rare air: Baton Rouge has been named as one of America’s 20 pollen capitals for 2025. The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America released...
Is the US economy heading toward ‘stagflation’?
When Federal Reserve officials last met in late January, things looked pretty good: Hiring was solid. The economy had just grown at a solid...
Local tax preparer held in contempt for violating federal injunction
A Baton Rouge federal court is holding Whylithia Robinson, a Capital Region tax preparer, in contempt for violating a permanent injunction that prohibited her...
Commercial Property of the Week, sponsored by Elifin Realty: Renovated office and medical suites...
214 S. Burnside Ave. offers three move-in-ready office and medical suites in a recently renovated building with visibility near major roadways. Suite 101 is...
