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Graves-backed bill to expedite small recovery projects signed
President Joe Biden has signed a bill meant to expedite funding for disaster recovery projects that are less than $1 million, U.S. Rep. Garret Graves says.
Distilling the Oxbow story
Olivia Stewart never figured her fight to save the family-owned Oxbow Rum Distillery would make her a pioneer in the premium craft rum business.
Dental practice building new Garden District clinic on Perkins Road lot
Theriot Family Dental Care is building a 4,700-square-foot clinic on the unused corner lot next to Billy Heroman's Flowers in the Garden District.Z
‘Family glitch’ fix can relieve pressure on employer health insurance costs
The federal government has fixed the “family glitch” that prevented spouses and dependents from getting subsidized individual health insurance policies
‘Iron Claw’ with Zac Efron begins filming; ‘Half Baked 2’ seeks background actors
The Iron Claw, a scripted film starring Zac Efron, is filming in Baton Rouge now through Dec. 2, a local casting company working with the production says
Avian flu outbreak not affecting local Thanksgiving turkey supply so far
The latest avian flu outbreak has not affected the local supply of Thanksgiving turkeys yet, says Associated Grocers corporate public relations specialist Roeshawn Peters.
US retail inventories increase 0.4% in September from August
Adjusted retail inventories for September were estimated at an end-of-month level of $744 billion, an increase of 0.4% from August 2022 and a 22.2% jump from September 2021
Mixed-use commercial property near Siegen Lane sells for $840,000
A mixed-use commercial property on Pennywood Avenue in the industrial park area off Siegen Lane was recently purchased for $840,000, according to records with the East Baton Rouge Parish Clerk of Court's office.
Every Louisiana casino will eventually move inland, gaming chair predicts
Both of downtown Baton Rouge’s river-adjacent casinos are preparing to move inland as part of major upgrades to the properties.
Land on Greenwell Springs Road sells to self-storage developer for $2.32M
Two parcels of land measuring a combined 6.77 acres in the Forest Park area on Greenwell Springs Road have sold for $2.32 million,
Local chemical logistics provider LMR acquired by Grammer Logistics
Baton Rouge-based transportation company Logistics Management Resources Inc., or LMR, has been acquired by Grammer Logistics.
Aussie clothing store Cotton On will open in Mall of Louisiana
International retail clothing store Cotton On is setting up shop in the Mall of Louisiana, according to a permit filed with Baton Rouge's Permits & Inspections Division. This will be its first location in the state.
GeoSurfaces CEO purchases 63 acres near Baker for $900K
CNAK Consulting LLC recently completed the purchase of 63 acres on U.S. 61 near Baker for $900,000, according to records filed with the East Baton Rouge Parish Clerk of Court's office.
Baton Rouge casino revenue down in September; sports betting up in state
Baton Rouge’s three casinos each saw less revenue in September compared to the previous month and September 2021, according to the latest reports to...
Baton Rouge’s warehouse market still strong despite slowing national demand
Demand for warehouse space in Baton Rouge remains high, even as The Wall Street Journal reports that the national market is showing signs of slowing.
Visit Baton Rouge priorities for 2023 include workforce, sports, food scene
Visit Baton Rouge is working on strategies for its first full year under new President and CEO.Jill Kidder.
KOK Wings & Things to open first Baton Rouge location in Electric Depot
Lafayette-based KOK Wings & Things is opening a location in Electric Depot, with remodeling of the restaurant space already underway.
Roadrunner Towing buys land near airport for $1.6M
Roadrunner Towing & Recovery Inc. recently completed the purchase of three properties as part of a single transaction for $1.6 million
Capital Region foreclosure activity down in September but up from a year ago
The number of properties in the Capital Region facing foreclosure action in September was down about 33% compared to August but up more than 97% compared to the same month last year.
