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Bally’s boom fuels Baton Rouge casino growth in March
Baton Rouge casinos continued an upward trajectory, reporting month-over-month gains for the second straight month, while the market also continues to outperform levels from...
Gaining momentum: Louisiana climbs to No. 3 in the South for job growth
Nearly all major industries in Louisiana added jobs over the past year, signaling momentum for a stronger future, according to a recent report from...
Lights, camera, cash: Shooting of Viola Davis film to pump millions into Baton Rouge
Amazon MGM Studios’ Ally Clark, a major feature film starring Oscar winner Viola Davis that’s shooting in Baton Rouge this spring, is poised to...
St. George Mayor Dustin Yates talks school district vote
Louisiana voters on May 16 will consider a constitutional amendment that would allow St. George to establish its own independent school district.
Daily Report asked...
The 61 North Logistics Center is complete
Construction is complete on the 61 North Logistics Center, a 240,000-square-foot Class A industrial facility on Tom Drive near Airline Highway, according to an...
BengalPro acquires fellow Capital Region pest control company
BengalPro Exterminators has acquired Premier Pest Services, bringing together two Baton Rouge-area pest control companies in a move that expands BengalPro’s footprint in the...
Baton Rouge Gallery eyes major expansion with plans for a new arts center
The Baton Rouge Gallery, long a cornerstone of the local arts community, is partnering with BREC to plan a new, larger facility that would...
New owners to turn Hilton Capitol Center into a Sports Illustrated Resort
A Sports Illustrated Resorts destination is planned for downtown Baton Rouge, marking the brand's first Louisiana location as it expands into major sports markets,...
Proposed bill would limit climate-related lawsuits against energy industry
A bill moving through the Louisiana Legislature would significantly restrict the ability to bring lawsuits tied to climate change, shielding energy companies and related...
Baton Rouge punches above its weight in retail, industry expert says
Baton Rouge is emerging as a strong example of how smaller, college-driven markets are outperforming traditional retail expectations, according to Blay Bradley, senior vice...
Vacancy rise masks a strong Baton Rouge industrial real estate market
The industrial market in the Baton Rouge area remains fundamentally strong, even as headline vacancy rates ticked higher in 2025 due to a single...
Southern University advances plan to add two new residential buildings
The Southern University Board of Supervisors on Tuesday took a step toward expanding student housing by advancing a proposal that could add roughly 850...
Gonzales audit flags noncompliance with Louisiana’s public bid law
A recent audit of the city of Gonzales found multiple weaknesses in internal controls and instances of noncompliance with state law, including more than...
After years of growth, Emergent Method settles into larger downtown space
Emergent Method has relocated to a larger downtown Baton Rouge office, marking the next phase of growth for the Louisiana-based consulting firm as it...
LSU is launching Louisiana’s first bachelor’s degree in AI
LSU will launch the state’s first bachelor’s degree in artificial intelligence this fall, positioning itself among a small but growing group of universities nationwide...
Cecelia Creole Bistro is growing its downtown footprint with added space
Cecelia Creole Bistro is expanding its footprint in downtown Baton Rouge, but owner Brad Watts says the goal isn't to make the popular restaurant...
Runway construction set to begin at Livingston Parish airport site
Construction on the long-anticipated Livingston Parish airport is set to take a major step forward with crews expected to begin building the runway as...
Denham Springs home sale is the most expensive in Livingston Parish history
A home in the gated Harrell’s Ferry Landing community in Denham Springs sold for $4.995 million Wednesday, marking the most expensive residential transaction in...
What we know about the planned reopening of Fleur de Lis Pizza
Renovation work to reopen the iconic Fleur de Lis Pizza restaurant on Government Street has been delayed, though the restaurant's new owner expects construction...
This Louisiana think tank is calling for reforms to curb rising electricity costs
A new report from the Pelican Institute for Public Policy urges Louisiana lawmakers and regulators to rethink the state’s regulatory framework for electricity, warning...
