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Metro Council set to vote on sweeping BRPD pay raise plan
City-parish leaders are framing proposed pay raises for the Baton Rouge Police Department as a critical step to address staffing shortages, improve retention and...
Why Synergy Bank is planting a bigger flag in Baton Rouge
Synergy Bank is planning a 9,200-square-foot flagship office in Baton Rouge, a move the Houma-based community bank says will allow it to offer a...
Bally’s boom fuels Baton Rouge casino growth in March
Baton Rouge casinos continued an upward trajectory, reporting month-over-month gains for the second straight month, while the market also continues to outperform levels from...
Gaining momentum: Louisiana climbs to No. 3 in the South for job growth
Nearly all major industries in Louisiana added jobs over the past year, signaling momentum for a stronger future, according to a recent report from...
Fed approval clears the way for M C Bank’s push into Baton Rouge
The Federal Reserve has approved the merger of DMMS Purchaser Inc. and MC Bancshares, clearing the final major regulatory hurdle for a deal poised...
Lights, camera, cash: Shooting of Viola Davis film to pump millions into Baton Rouge
Amazon MGM Studios’ Ally Clark, a major feature film starring Oscar winner Viola Davis that’s shooting in Baton Rouge this spring, is poised to...
St. George Mayor Dustin Yates talks school district vote
Louisiana voters on May 16 will consider a constitutional amendment that would allow St. George to establish its own independent school district.
Daily Report asked...
Here’s how the Baton Rouge-area housing market performed in March
The Greater Baton Rouge housing market posted increases in pending sales, closed sales and new listings in March, a sign that the typically busy...
The 61 North Logistics Center is complete
Construction is complete on the 61 North Logistics Center, a 240,000-square-foot Class A industrial facility on Tom Drive near Airline Highway, according to an...
From Waitr to QiMana: Chris Meaux talks startups and Louisiana’s tech future
Entrepreneur Chris Meaux says the difference between startup success and failure often comes down to one thing: execution—not the idea itself.
In a recent appearance...
BengalPro acquires fellow Capital Region pest control company
BengalPro Exterminators has acquired Premier Pest Services, bringing together two Baton Rouge-area pest control companies in a move that expands BengalPro’s footprint in the...
A new family-owned furniture store is opening on Florida Boulevard
Nova Furniture, a new family-owned furniture store, is preparing to open its doors near the intersection of Airline Highway and Florida Boulevard.
Located at 8560...
Construction to begin on Emeril’s Chop House at L’Auberge
Work is set to get underway on celebrity chef Emeril Lagasse's new restaurant at L'Auberge Casino & Hotel in Baton Rouge.
Emeril’s Chophouse will replace...
REV unveils flagship service for residential and business customers
Telecommunications provider REV has launched REV Fiber, its flagship brand for fiber internet services, as the company accelerates network expansion across south Louisiana.
REV will...
Aerospace incentive bills head to Senate after passing House unanimously
Two key pieces of a broader legislative package aimed at positioning Louisiana for aerospace investment cleared the House on Monday afternoon and are now...
A look at the factors that are fueling Livingston Parish’s growth
Livingston Parish’s rapid growth in recent years has been driven by a combination of strong public schools, attainable housing and expanding job opportunities, according...
Proposed bill would limit climate-related lawsuits against energy industry
A bill moving through the Louisiana Legislature would significantly restrict the ability to bring lawsuits tied to climate change, shielding energy companies and related...
Who’s building and who’s buying in Greater Baton Rouge
Here are the latest issued permits and property transactions in East Baton Rouge and Ascension parishes.
East Baton Rouge
Bearing Point Properties purchased an undeveloped...
This Ascension hospital is moving forward with plans to replace its existing facility
West Ascension Parish Hospital is advancing plans to replace its aging facility in Donaldsonville.
The hospital issued a request for proposals for architectural services in...
Vacancy rise masks a strong Baton Rouge industrial real estate market
The industrial market in the Baton Rouge area remains fundamentally strong, even as headline vacancy rates ticked higher in 2025 due to a single...
