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New 811 rules aim to take the ‘guesswork’ out of digging
Louisiana sees about 5,000 incidents of damage to buried utilities each year, or roughly 13 per day. Two new state laws aim to reduce...
Butch Spyridon: Baton Rouge must prioritize projects to reach its potential
Baton Rouge is a city of “potential and opportunity.”
That’s how longtime tourism executive Butch Spyridon describes the city as he prepares to return to...
Restaurant planned for former BR Furniture Outlet site seeks rezoning approval
Plans for a new Cajun restaurant and lounge on Florida Boulevard will be reviewed for approval at Monday's Planning Commission meeting.
Local entrepreneur Dejon Dunbar...
Baton Rouge Youth Coalition CEO Lucas Spielfogel to step down in December
The Baton Rouge Youth Coalition has announced that Lucas Spielfogel will step down as CEO on Dec. 31. Spielfogel, who has served as CEO...
Project backed by Gordon McKernan and Windy Gladney takes a step toward construction
Developers of the proposed 196-unit student housing development along Burbank have applied for new construction permits for the 30-building development, permit filings indicate, although...
BREC clears a compliance hurdle, unlocking the path to nearly $5.4M in grant funds
BREC is no longer listed on the Louisiana Legislative Auditor’s non-compliance list, a development that could clear the way for the release of millions...
Buyers gain leverage as higher rates reshape the Capital Region housing market
The Greater Baton Rouge housing market remained on stable footing through July, with inventory holding near balanced levels while affordability and elevated mortgage rates...
Business Report’s Excellence in Healthcare Awards honor the region’s top leaders
Baton Rouge Clinic CEO Edgar Silvey, FMOL Health President and CEO EJ Kuiper and Alzheimer’s Services of the Capital Area were among the top...
Mid City Tower changes course and gains tenants
A shift in leasing strategy and referrals has begun to generate momentum at Mid City Tower, as the pipeline of tenants for the Class...
Mayor set to unveil new plan for River Center transformation
Baton Rouge plans to turn to a nationally recognized tourism executive and shift management of the Raising Cane's River Center to Visit Baton Rouge...
See which Capital Region companies made this year’s Inc. 5000 list
Seventeen Capital Region companies landed on this year’s Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing companies in America.
Omega Foundation Services, based in Slaughter, was the...
Sasaki to recommend a unified conservancy for City-Brooks, University Lakes
The design firm Sasaki intends to formally recommend the creation of a single nonprofit conservancy to manage City-Brooks Community Park and the University Lakes,...
The latest on Proof Works, the innovation hub planned for the ex-Tin Roof site
Proof Works, the hard-tech prototyping and commercialization hub planned for the former Tin Roof Brewing Co. site in Baton Rouge, is nearing a fully...
Who’s building and who’s buying in Greater Baton Rouge
A look at the latest issued permits and property transactions across East Baton Rouge, Ascension and Livingston parishes.
East Baton Rouge
Open Health Foundation purchased...
Denver developer is the latest to propose new student housing near LSU
A Denver-based fully integrated real estate management, investment, construction and marketing firm focused on multifamily housing is proposing a new student housing development near...
Lease deal will bring new Italian restaurant concept to Central
A new-to-market restaurant concept is headed to Central after signing a seven-year lease to occupy the former Planet Mocha space.
Italian-inspired restaurant concept 40th and...
Livingston Parish unveils long-awaited $17M road project near Juban development
A long-awaited roadway project aimed at easing congestion in one of Livingston Parish's fastest-growing areas is now open.
Parish officials and project partners held a...
LSU Sports Network radio shows will broadcast from a new site. See where
Court to Table, the pickleball and restaurant experience that opened on Burbank Drive last summer, will serve as the new home for LSU Sports...
EBR School Board leaders express support for LaMont Cole in wake of indictment
A pair of East Baton Rouge Parish School Board leaders say they are standing behind Superintendent LaMont Cole following his indictment on corruption charges...
Livingston Parish Chamber appoints an interim CEO
The Livingston Parish Chamber of Commerce board of directors has appointed Angela Alessi, owner of the boutique travel firm Heirloom Journeys LLC, as interim...
