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Here’s how the Greater Baton Rouge housing market performed in April
The area housing market posted modest gains in April, with rising home prices and increased sales activity pointing to continued stability despite slightly longer...
The Partnership names co-CEOs following Lori Melancon’s departure
The Greater Baton Rouge Economic Partnership has announced the departure of President and CEO Lori Melancon and the immediate appointment of Trey Godfrey and...
Developer purchases land for Denham Springs mixed-use development
Baton Rouge-based developer Dantin Bruce has secured land for a planned mixed-use project in Denham Springs.
Dantin Bruce Development acquired roughly 35 acres across four...
Local manufacturer buys former Pepsi distribution site for new headquarters
Manufacturing company Jogler has purchased a 36,000-square-foot facility to become its new Baton Rouge headquarters.
The company acquired the former Pepsi distribution facility on Petroleum...
Long Farm expands tenant mix as retail development nears full occupancy
The Long Farm development is adding a slate of new tenants and moving closer to fully leasing its newest retail building, as commercial activity...
BREC announces its choice for superintendent
The BREC Commission voted unanimously on Wednesday to authorize negotiations to hire Brooks Williams as superintendent. The vote followed an executive session during a...
How FMOL Health has positioned Baton Rouge at the forefront of sepsis diagnostics
FMOL Health has become the first health system in the world to deploy a breakthrough sepsis diagnostic technology across a multiregion network of hospitals....
Apartment complex near Old Hammond Highway sells for $3M
A local investor has acquired the 76-unit Myrtle Place apartment complex on Boulevard de Province near Old Hammond Highway.
Hui Yang purchased the property from...
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...
Report: Many Baton Rouge restaurants are still misrepresenting where their shrimp come from
Shrimp misrepresentation among Baton Rouge restaurants has improved slightly since Louisiana’s strengthened seafood disclosure law took effect, but the issue “remains persistent,” according to...
Who’s building and who’s buying in Greater Baton Rouge
A look at the latest issued permits and property transactions in East Baton Rouge, Ascension and Livingston parishes.
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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...
A once-popular Livingston Parish business event is returning after seven years
The Livingston Parish Chamber of Commerce is reviving its community expo and job fair after a seven-year hiatus.
The free event is scheduled for Tuesday...
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,...
Local bridal boutique rebrands and relocates to Juban Crossing
A longtime bridal retailer has rebranded and relocated to one of the Capital Region’s busiest retail corridors, betting on increased visibility and foot traffic...
A new blend on Perkins Road? City Roots is expanding its local footprint
City Roots Coffee is expanding its Baton Rouge footprint with plans to open a third location in the former Vars Pizza space on Perkins...
