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Here are an LSU professor’s AI trends to keep an eye on in 2025
2024 was a big year for artificial intelligence, and 2025 promises to bring with it even more developments in the burgeoning field.
That’s according to...
What we know about LSU’s plans to replace Andrew Maas
LSU Vice President of Research and Economic Development Robert Twilley says the university will not rush to replace former executive Andrew Maas, who is...
See the latest rise in unemployment filings in Louisiana
Initial unemployment claims filings are picking up again in Louisiana after dropping some 30% at the very end of last year.
Initial claims spiked 20%...
Metro Council weighing task force to review city-parish’s financial needs
The Metro Council is set to consider the creation of a new task force to review all city-parish revenues and recommend the best methods...
What the area’s commercial real estate market is projected to look like for 2025
The Baton Rouge-area commercial real estate market in 2025 is expected to closely resemble last year’s market, according to Jonathan Walker of Maestri Murrell.
That’s...
How the Baton Rouge Zydeco are faring in year two
The Baton Rouge Zydeco set a league home attendance record in their inaugural season last year, but attendance is falling short of that mark...
The historic Spanish Town Market is reopening this year with new ownership
After closing its doors in October, the former Spanish Town cafe Belli is reopening under new ownership and a new name: Spanish Town Market...
This medical marijuana company plans to expand in Baker
Medical marijuana company Illera Holistic Healthcare wants to grow operations at its Baker facility.
At its meeting later this month, the East Baton Rouge Parish...
Will AI take jobs away from Baton Rouge professionals?
As the AI boom continues to grow, economists are exploring the potential effects its abrupt disruption could have on the economic geography of the...
These Geismar properties just sold for a combined $10M
A global investment firm has acquired a pair of Univar Solutions properties in Geismar.
New York-based Fortress Investment Group purchased properties through FNLR Compounds Matter...
What local real estate experts are saying about the residential market for 2025
Real estate professionals in the Capital Region say how the area’s residential market performs in 2025 will depend on certain variables.
Tom Cook of Cook,...
Why Louisiana is in a ‘sweet spot’ for attracting tech giants
State officials are making a concerted effort to position Louisiana as a leader in the realm of AI—and that effort appears to be paying...
Baton Rouge medical experts forecast health care trends for 2025
The health care industry in Baton Rouge is moving the needle forward in more ways than one. Woman’s Hospital opened a new perinatal mental...
What BREC says about its 2022 audit
External auditors have OK’d BREC’s 2022 financial statements as the agency aims to catch up in filing its annual audits with the state.
Eisner Amper,...
C100 and LABI partner to host an inaugural Apprenticeship Summit
The Committee of 100 for Economic Development and the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry are partnering to host their first-ever Apprenticeship Summit in...
LED Secretary Susan Bourgeois talks Trump tariffs
President-elect Donald Trump has promised to impose sweeping tariffs on U.S. trade partners like China, Mexico and Canada on his first day in office.
Tariffs...
Here’s what Capital Region tech pros say will be trending in 2025
If 2024 was the year of AI, what does that make 2025?
This year marked a number of tech milestones in the Capital Region. LSU...
Broome out as National League of Cities president
After losing her reelection bid, Mayor Sharon Weston Broome will no longer serve as president of the National League of Cities.
Comprising 2,700 local leaders...
See how much more it will cost to tailgate at LSU games next season
LSU football season ticket and parking renewals for 2025 are now available, but the prices have gone up.
After approval from the LSU Board of...
For Baton Rouge restaurants, 2024 brought a smorgasbord of challenges
Baton Rouge experienced a lot of movement in the restaurant industry in 2024. Several large franchises and Louisiana-founded eateries put roots down in the...
