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Here’s how Baton Rouge’s casinos fared in December
After two strong months in October and November, Baton Rouge’s casinos continued their upward trajectory in December.
Collectively, the casinos posted $25.7 million in revenue...
Brian Kelly’s LSU lakefront home goes under contract in off-market deal
Former LSU football coach Brian Kelly’s home on East Lakeshore Drive is under contract, with the sale expected to close at the end of...
Brown & Root Industrial Services shifts engineering hub to Metairie
Brown & Root Industrial Services has relocated its engineering and construction operations in St. Rose to Three Lakeway Place in Metairie, marking a strategic...
Gonzales company expands footprint with new facility
Gonzales-based ESP Valve is nearing completion of a 41,000-square-foot, purpose-built industrial facility designed to support large-scale valve repair, control valve automation and turnaround planning...
This Perkins Road tapas restaurant is closing
Solera Bar & Tasting Room, the Perkins Road restaurant known for its Spanish tapas, is closing—sort of.
While Solera will be closing its doors on...
Long Farm continues expansion with new retail development
Long Farm Village has announced a new retail development along Airline Highway, marking the next phase of growth within the 237-acre traditional neighborhood development.
The...
Almost one year in, here’s how Chris Meaux’s QiMana is evolving
When Waitr founder Chris Meaux first announced QiMana last year, his stated goal was to build the world’s largest business accelerator. Its flagship product,...
IBM is planning a major Baton Rouge hiring push
IBM is ramping up hiring in Baton Rouge this year, according to Charles Masters, a senior partner with the company.
The announcement came during Masters’...
Winter storm expected to briefly slow state’s crawfish harvest
The approaching winter storm is expected to temporarily slow Louisiana’s crawfish harvest but is unlikely to cause long-term damage to the state’s signature crop.
“If...
Amazon MGM’s ‘Ally Clark,’ starring Viola Davis, is set to shoot in Baton Rouge
A major feature film is set to begin production in Baton Rouge this spring.
That film is Amazon MGM Studios’ Ally Clark, a thriller starring...
BREC targets early May hire for new superintendent
BREC has begun a national search for its next superintendent, aiming to have a new leader in place this summer, according to BREC Commission...
This Louisiana design-build firm is opening a Baton Rouge office
Kent Design Build, a full-service design-build contracting firm headquartered in Covington, is expanding its presence in Baton Rouge with a new office in Citiplace...
A look at how the area housing market closed out 2025
The Greater Baton Rouge housing market ended 2025 with a modest increase in closed sales and days on market, while new listings and pending...
Dixon McMakin is considering a run for Julia Letlow’s seat
State Rep. Dixon McMakin, R-Baton Rouge, is weighing a run for Congress following Julia Letlow’s announcement that she’s running for the U.S. Senate—but he’s...
Julia Letlow announces US Senate run
U.S. Rep. Julia Letlow, R-La., is running for the U.S. Senate, challenging incumbent Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy.
Letlow announced her candidacy at Business Report’s Power...
The new Inspiration Center targets workforce readiness in north Baton Rouge
The Louisiana Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Foundation on Monday cut the ribbon on the new Inspiration Center at Howell Park in north Baton...
Engquist is acquiring over 200 lots in Lakes of Harveston development
Engquist Development founder John Engquist is purchasing more than 200 existing Lakes of Harveston homesites from the project’s original developers, Mike Wampold and John...
Is it time to review Baton Rouge’s Plan of Government? This Metro Council member...
Fresh on the heels of St. George’s incorporation and the adoption of a pared-down 2026 budget, District 3 Metro Council member Rowdy Gaudet says...
‘Capital Assets’ takes a closer look at what drives the region
Greater Baton Rouge is easy to underestimate. Drive through, and you might see a midsized Southern capital—government buildings, a big state university, refineries along...
Orion Labs, FMOL Health partner to expand services across the state
FMOL Health and Orion Laboratories have announced a joint venture to expand access to Louisiana-based laboratory services for patients and health care providers across...
