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What two new national lab partnerships mean for energy research at LSU
LSU is expanding its national research footprint through new formal partnerships with two of the U.S. Department of Energy's most prominent national laboratories, positioning...
Downtown Hilton Capitol Center acquired by Florida firm
An Orlando, Florida–based commercial real estate firm has bought the 291-room Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center in downtown Baton Rouge.
Northshore Development acquired the hotel...
What the latest audit on Southern University athletics shows
An audit of Southern University's athletic department found the program operated with a nearly $1.5 million deficit during the 2025 fiscal year.
A report released...
The Emerge Center names a new CEO
The Emerge Center, a Baton Rouge nonprofit that caters to children with autism and other communication challenges, has selected Tara Haney to serve as...
Senior living facility near Essen Lane sells for $10M
A Miami Beach company has bought the Holly Court Assisted Living property on Summa Avenue near Essen Lane.
Holly Court Propco acquired the facility from...
LSU to host an AI symposium in March featuring local and national speakers
LSU’s E.J. Ourso College of Business will host a symposium on artificial intelligence in March, bringing together executives, entrepreneurs and decision-makers looking to leverage...
Here’s the latest on the University Lakes Project
The University Lakes Project is advancing, with significant components of the first phase complete and additional dredging work expected to wrap up later this...
How an LSU-born startup is helping Louisiana businesses tap into AI
As artificial intelligence reshapes industries around the globe, one Louisiana startup with LSU roots is working to make the technology more accessible to businesses...
Bernhard Capital Partners closes sale of portfolio company
Baton Rouge-based private equity firm Bernhard Capital Partners has closed the sale of The Gray Casualty & Surety Company to California insurance holding company...
Here’s what’s planned for the former Solera space on Perkins Road
Solera Bar & Tasting Room, the Perkins Road restaurant known for its Spanish tapas, closed its doors on Feb. 1. Now, owner Brian Dykes...
What to know about the Post Malone, Jelly Roll concert set for Tiger Stadium
The headliners for the second installment of Tiger Stadium’s Death Valley Live concert series have been announced.
Those headliners are Post Malone, the nine-time diamond-certified...
Student housing development near LSU heads to Planning Commission
Baton Rouge attorney Gordon McKernan and local developer Windy Gladney’s proposed student housing community is set to go before the East Baton Rouge Planning...
Local housing market expected to carry its newfound momentum into 2026Â
The Greater Baton Rouge housing market is entering 2026 on more stable footing, with signs of renewed momentum after several years of constrained affordability...
A look at how the Ascension commercial real estate market ended 2025
The Ascension Parish commercial real estate market closed 2025 with gains in both sales volume and deal activity, according to the latest data from...
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...
Developers acquire land for massive Denham Springs subdivision
Multiple developers have acquired land for the planned Deer Run subdivision, a large residential development proposed in Denham Springs.
Ascension Properties Inc., represented by Chris...
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...
