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Trust and education vital for stormwater management program
A robust public education effort is a necessary part of implementing a stormwater management program, says Laurens Van der Tak, water resilience director for the Americas with Jacobs.
Doubling down
Few argue that Baton Rouge is a three-casino market but CQ Holdings is betting that upgrading and moving its two downtown casinos inland will improve the odds.
Metro Council votes to crack down on ‘slumlords’
The East Baton Rouge Metro Council agreed Wednesday to adopt the International Property Maintenance Code for residential properties.
Spanish Town condo project gets OK from Historic Preservation Commission
The Historic Preservation Commission for East Baton Rouge Parish says a planned 45-unit condo development is appropriate for Spanish Town.
Sardi Isaza law firm opening office on Perkins Road
Law firm Sardi Isaza, which caters to Spanish-speaking clients, has filed an occupancy permit for an office suite on Perkins Road near Wimbledon Avenue
Apartment complex on Arnold Lane sells for $900,000
A local investor has purchased Courtland Apartments for $900,000, according to the latest report from Elifin Realty.
Hampton Inn on Rieger Road acquired by American Liberty Hospitality for $10.25M
Houston-based hotel developer and operator American Liberty Hospitality has added Baton Rouge's Hampton Inn & Suites on Rieger Road
LSU’s OT win demonstrates why risk of failure shouldn’t paralyze your decisions
Baton Rouge has been abuzz since LSU's Brian Kelly made the gutsy decision to go for a 2-point conversion at the end of overtime instead of playing it safe by kicking the extra point. After a hard-fought game between two SEC juggernauts, Kelly's choice to go for the win distilled the entire game down into a single play.
Tax service relocating from Interline Avenue to Sherwood Commons Boulevard
Anointed Hands Tax Service LLC has purchased an office space in the Sherwood Common Office Center for $159,000
A seismic shift in real estate
The days of cheap money and a frenzied post-pandemic real estate market are over as the cooling residential sector swings toward buyers—if they can afford the mortgage.
Fast Stop gas station on O’Neal purchased by Texas franchise for $4.86M
The owner and operator of a Texas-based franchise of gas stations has purchased his first Baton Rouge location, on the corner of O'Neal Lane...
Louisiana’s construction unemployment rate declines
Louisiana's estimated construction unemployment rate dropped to 3.5% in September from 5.1% the previous month, according to a recent report from the Associated Builders...
Arzi’s Greek and Lebanese to open location on Jefferson Highway
A new Arzi's Greek and Lebanese Restaurant is coming to the Bluebonnet Crossing shopping mall, next to the CVS Pharmacy on the corner of...
Plans submitted for a new subdivision off Coursey Boulevard
Real estate developer Bearing Point Properties has submitted preliminary plans for the construction of Showtown Cottages, a subdivision to be located behind the Walmart...
JR Ball: Mayor Broome can’t recover from Stormwater-gate
Stormwater-gate has cost Mayor Sharon Weston Broome the trust of the council and key business leaders; which is why Baton Rouge needs new leadership.
McCollister: We are failing to protect our children
Too many children are being neglected by both parents and the state safety net meant to protect them; something has to be done.
Former Billy Heroman’s Flowers shop on Lee Drive sells
The Former Billy Heroman's Flowers shop on Lee Drive has sold for $338,000, according to records filed with the East Baton Rouge Parish Clerk...
Meet the Forty Under 40 class of 2022
The Forty Under 40 class of 2022 is a diverse group but each is united in their respective accomplishments in their profession and in the community.
Erin Alvarez | 40
Realtor, RE/MAX Professional
James Andermann | 39
Principal, Chief Operating Officer, CSRS
