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Mississippi River cruises returning to Baton Rouge this week
Mississippi River cruises are back, with two riverboats set to land in downtown Baton Rouge this week, one year after the cruises halted due to coronavirus restrictions.
Local impact of proposed Kansas City Southern acquisition not yet known
Baton Rouge-area industry leaders are determining how they may be affected by Canadian Pacific Railway’s plans to acquire Kansas City Southern in a $25 billion deal that would create the first freight-rail network linking Mexico, the U.S. and Canada.
LSU vet school gets $11M grant to create cancer research center
The LSU School of Veterinary Medicine has received an $11 million grant to create a research center to develop more efficient cancer treatments.
Central Business District multifamily rents rise along with occupancies
It turns out the unusual strength of downtown Baton Rouge’s multifamily real estate market over the past year isn’t just anecdotal; now, there are figures to back it up.
Movies roll again at most Baton Rouge theaters
Some of Baton Rouge’s movie theaters have reopened, while others remain closed one year into the COVID-19 pandemic, reflecting the beginning of the gradual road to recovery for the U.S. entertainment industry.
Bill could make Louisiana a hub for carbon capture and sequestration
U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy has joined a bipartisan group of lawmakers in introducing the nation’s first comprehensive carbon dioxide infrastructure package, which could make Louisiana a national hub for carbon capture and sequestration.
COVID-19 reshapes Baton Rouge fitness experience
As COVID-19 restrictions begin to ease, local gyms are reopening to a markedly changed fitness world.
Pointe Marie files for second phase
Pointe Marie, the planned unit development on River Road just west of L’Auberge Casino and Hotel, has filed for approval with the city-parish for a second phase of 16 single-family residential lots, 12 of which are presold.
Allstate cutting auto insurance rates for Louisiana drivers
With fewer drivers on the road amid the pandemic, Allstate is expected to drop its auto insurance rates by an average of 3%, and by as much as 7% for some customers.
A taxing infrastructure concern
Addressing the region’s crumbling transportation infrastructure system will be a business priority when state legislators convene next month.
Planning Commission approves rezoning of 37-acre Pecue property
The Planning Commission has approved plans to rezone nearly 37 acres of Pecue Lane near Ward’s Creek for commercial warehousing use.
The Iron Fork marks latest tenant to fill old Calendar’s space
A restaurant, meat market and bar called The Iron Fork is moving into a 3,771-square-foot suite in the Beau De Chene Shopping Center on Perkins Road.
Juban’s owners still uncertain about restaurant’s future
The local restaurant industry is slowly rebounding, as pandemic restrictions ease and more customers are venturing out. But the future of one of Baton Rouge’s best-known classic eateries, Juban’s Creole, remains up in the air.
BREWing small business ideas
Tips from the recent 10th edition of BREW designed to boost business startups and grow the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Developers buy commercial property in Shoe Creek
Developers are planning to build a commercial development with retail, office and medical space in Central, on a 5.7-acre tract in front of the Settlement at Shoe Creek.
A perfect seafood storm
The pandemic and its impact on restaurants is stressing an already challenged Louisiana seafood industry.
The RV Shop planning service center at Greens at Millerville
Nearly three years after the RV Shop acquired a roughly 9-acre parcel at the Greens at Millerville for $1.4 million, owner Gerald Vince has resubmitted his plans to develop a new parts and service center at the site.
Audit highlights problems with state massage therapy laws, licensing board
Local massage therapists are applauding a recent report by the Louisiana legislative auditor that calls on the state’s massage therapy licensing board to tighten its regulation of the industry.
Vinformatix, BRPD looking to reduce crime through data analytics
In an effort to reduce crime throughout the city, local software company Vinformatix is looking to create a data analytics tool so that the Baton Rouge Police Department can gauge the pulse of the community toward crime-related events.
The Yard Milkshake Bar coming to Baton Rouge
The Yard Milkshake Bar will open its first Louisiana location in Highland Park Marketplace, marking the latest tenant to join one of the few remaining suites in the mixed-use development.
