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Curtain rises on Baton Rouge’s newest stage with summer debut
A new chapter in Baton Rouge's arts scene begins next month as Mid City Civic Theatre prepares to stage its inaugural production, William Shakespeare’s...
Louisiana cracks top 10 in ‘Site Selection’ economic competitiveness rankings
Louisiana landed a top 10 finish in Site Selection Magazine’s 2026 Prosperity Cup rankings, coming in at No. 8 nationally in the publication’s annual...
Is Baton Rouge hockey gone for good? Maybe not, River Center says
The future of the Baton Rouge Zydeco may look bleak, but hockey in the Capital City might not be dead just yet.
Raising Cane’s River...
BRAF report outlines road map to move families up the ladder economically
Improving access to education, strengthening workforce pathways and expanding housing affordability rank among the most effective avenues for helping families in poverty or nearing...
Understanding the debate over Constitutional Amendment No. 1
One of the constitutional amendments on Louisiana’s May 16 ballot would hand lawmakers significantly more authority over the state civil service system, an idea...
The latest on FMOL Health’s $30M renovation of its Ollie Steele nursing facility
A $30 million renovation of Ollie Steele Burden Manor on Essen Lane is expected to be completed in late spring 2027, bringing upgrades aimed...
‘A new front porch’? Here’s what Plan Baton Rouge III recommends for the riverfront
Downtown Baton Rouge’s new master plan proposes a dramatic reimagining of the Mississippi Riverfront.
Planners hope to transform the river’s edge into a more active,...
Change agents: Meet nine women who are transforming the Capital Region
They lead hospitals and build companies from the ground up. They fight cancer, welcome visitors to the Capital Region and reshape how students learn....
John Engquist: Louisiana can’t afford to lose its lead
This is a guest column written by John Engquist. The viewpoints expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of...
LSU lands $1M grant from Google to train cyber workforce
LSU's Cybersecurity Clinic will expand its free education and evaluation services to industry and government clients across Louisiana after receiving a $1 million grant...
This Mexican restaurant is set to begin construction at its new Walker location
Sombreros Mexican Kitchen & Cantina in Walker has broken ground on its new Walker location, with construction expected to start in a couple of...
Here are the three finalists for BREC superintendent
BREC has identified three finalists for its next superintendent following a national search.
The finalists are Brooks Williams, city manager and CEO of the city...
Cleo Fields urges voters to cast full ballots despite paused House races
As state officials move to suspend Louisiana’s congressional primaries, U.S. Rep. Cleo Fields, D-Baton Rouge, is urging voters to cast full ballots anyway.
Speaking Monday...
Tax district proposal for north Baton Rouge grocery project heads to Senate
A bill establishing a tax district to support the planned $50 million grocery-anchored retail development in the Howell Place mixed-use community is heading to...
Proposed bill would require in-state spending in economic development deals
A bill moving through the Legislature would add a new in-state spending requirement to a key economic development tool widely used in Louisiana dealmaking.
House...
LSU President Wade Rousse has a private sector playbook, a 4 a.m. alarm and...
When Wade Rousse took over as president of the LSU System late last year, he inherited a sprawling, eight-campus enterprise at a time when...
Texas developer is proposing a student housing project along Burbank corridor
An Austin-based real estate development and management firm is proposing a new student housing complex along Burbank Drive near Milford Avenue.
LV Collective has submitted...
Baton Rouge’s Cat Haven to open bigger, cage-free shelter with a cafe twist
Cat Haven, Baton Rouge's only cat-exclusive adoption shelter, is planning a move to a larger facility near Airline Highway, with the new location expected...
Limited supply continues to define the local industrial real estate market
Baton Rouge's industrial real estate market continues to operate under tight supply conditions, even as vacancy rates have ticked higher—setting it apart from broader...
Baton Rouge’s multifamily market stabilizes as supply surge cools rent growth
The multifamily market in Baton Rouge is settling into a more normalized phase after several years of volatility, even as a surge of new...
