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Cenikor Foundation sells Bunker Hill Drive property for $4.14M
A group of investors has purchased the Bunker Hill Drive site of the drug rehabilitation center formerly operated by the disgraced Cenikor Foundation.
Secure Shredding grows through partnership with Dunlap Government Solutions
Baton Rouge-based Secure Shredding and Recycling is expanding its regional footprint through a partnership with a new company, Dunlap Government Solutions, which it acquired a minority ownership stake in late last year.
Smart meters coming soon to Baton Rouge downtown streets
The Broome administration has finalized plans for a new downtown parking system that will include new smart meters and kiosks on city streets as well as higher rates that could go into effect later this year.
Bicycle shop moving into Goodwood Village Shopping Center
A bicycle shop is moving into the Goodwood Village Shopping Center on Jefferson Highway.
Riegel: The cost of Baton Rouge ignoring its stormwater problems
Baton Rouge may be upset about its litter problem but it seems to be ignoring an even bigger problem—our Stormwater Management Program which is out of EPA compliance.
Publisher: Comments by Collis Temple Jr. reflect poorly on LSU
Collis Temple, as an LSU board member, overstepped his authority and sent a chill through the First Amendment with his criticism of Donald Rouse Sr. in the aftermath of the riot at the U.S. Capitol.
Jamaican eatery eyeing Christina’s spot for restaurant move
Royal Taste of Jamaica, the shipping container eatery in Millennium Park that has grown a loyal following over the past year for its authentic Jamaican cuisine, is planning a move to the former Christina’s restaurant in Beauregard Town.
Baton Rouge’s 10 most expensive home sales of 2020
Find out what were the 10 most expensive home sales in the Baton Rouge market in 2020. COVID-19 didn't wreak as much havoc on the high-end market as you might think.
Two that tried to fool us … and failed
Baton Rouge buyers continue the trend of trying to hide from public view the actual sales price of their high-end home.
Will these homes top the list next year?
While the most expensive home sold in 2020 fetched $3.6 million, there are several homes currently on the market priced above $5 million.
Baton Rouge’s top 10 commercial deals of 2020
Once again, multi-family development led the way with four of the five most expensive commercial transactions of 2020 in the Baton Rouge area.
Nonprofit buys former church and school campus on Florida Boulevard
The Family Research Council has purchased the former Trinity Lutheran Church and Baton Rouge Lutheran School campus on Florida Boulevard for $1.25 million.
Some banks more cautious on spec lending amid economic uncertainty
While low interest rates are helping to fuel activity in real estate markets, lenders are making it harder for some commercial developers to borrow money.
Blue Store Chicken opens North Boulevard location
Blue Store Chicken today opened a new location on North Boulevard.
Biden executive orders on climate change not all bad news for Louisiana
Outraged reaction from the oil and gas industry was swift last week, when President Joe Biden signed several executive orders designed to address climate change by shifting production and consumption away from fossil fuels toward renewable forms of energy. But while some predict doom and gloom, others see opportunities for Louisiana to capitalize on the direction the new administration is trying to take the country.
State board approves ExxonMobil’s ITEP request
The Louisiana Board of Commerce and Industry voted unanimously this morning at its virtual meeting to approve ExxonMobil’s request for a property tax abatement, worth some $20 million over 10 years, for its proposed $240 million modernization project at its north Baton Rouge refinery.
ExxonMobil ITEP request goes before BC&I today
The Board of Commerce and Industry is meeting this morning to consider ExxonMobil’s request for a property tax abatement, worth some $20 million over 10 years, for a proposed $240 million modernization project at its north Baton Rouge refinery.
Old North American Motors property at Airline, I-12 sells
The old North American Motors property on Airline Highway, at Interstate 12, has sold to a Baton Rouge businessman.
Arcade bar planned for Government Street near French Truck Coffee
An arcade bar is being planned for Government Street in the former Pop Shop Records space, across the street from French Truck Coffee.
Rock Paper Taco plans March opening
Restaurateur Joshua Duke is planning an early March opening for his newest endeavor, Rock Paper Taco, which will open on West Chimes Street by LSU.
