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Who’s building and who’s buying in Greater Baton Rouge

Here are the latest property transactions and issued permits in East Baton Rouge, Ascension and Livingston parishes. East Baton Rouge Parish John Enquist, through his...

Is it time to review Baton Rouge’s Plan of Government? This Metro Council member...

Fresh on the heels of St. George’s incorporation and the adoption of a pared-down 2026 budget, District 3 Metro Council member Rowdy Gaudet says...

Downtown church to expand after acquiring 25,000-square-foot building

First Presbyterian Church of Baton Rouge is expanding its downtown footprint to accommodate growing programs and prepare for its 200th anniversary in 2027, according...

BREC cutting its workforce as part of a strategic overhaul 

BREC is launching a sweeping organizational overhaul to cut costs and streamline operations, a move that includes an immediate 10% workforce reduction, the agency...

North Baton Rouge to get long-awaited grocery-anchored development

A long-awaited full-service grocery store and retail development is moving forward in north Baton Rouge, bringing a major investment to expand food access and...

Parish president, PALA deny any link between Livingston project and carbon capture

Livingston Parish President Randy Delatte on Thursday issued a statement on social media dispelling “rumors” that PALA Interstate’s recently announced expansion project in the...

Istrouma Brewery closes Sugar Farms site; plans to reopen in Baton Rouge  

Istrouma Brewery has closed its location at Sugar Farms in St. Gabriel and plans to reopen at a new Baton Rouge site in the...

Live After Five is planning a full 2026 slate despite funding cut

The Live After Five downtown concert series plans to move forward with a full slate of shows in 2026 despite a 25% reduction in...

Gonzales’ Industrial Development Board is nearly $50M in the red

A recent audit of the city of Gonzales’ Industrial Development Board shows the board ended the most recent fiscal year with a $49.1 million...

EV adoption in Louisiana continues its slow but steady climb

Electric vehicles are gaining ground in Louisiana, albeit at a pace that lags the nation’s leaders in EV adoption. A new report from Louisiana Clean...

Nexus lands funding to shape new strategic plan

Nexus Louisiana has received a $200,000 grant from JPMorgan Chase to develop its 2030 Strategic Plan, a long-term initiative that will guide the organization's...

Louisiana employment remains above 2 million for record-setting stretch

What was once a difficult benchmark for Louisiana’s job market could become the new normal, according to an analysis from Leaders for a Better...

Pelican Institute CEO: Louisiana’s economy is on the line in SCOTUS case

As the U.S. Supreme Court weighs whether Louisiana’s coastal lawsuits against oil and gas companies can be moved from state to federal court, Pelican...

What to know about the library millage proposal headed to the Metro Council

The East Baton Rouge Parish Library millage continuation proposal will be introduced at Wednesday’s Metro Council meeting, marking the first step toward placing the...

State and business partners launch $100M private equity fund for Louisiana businesses

Editor's Note: This article has been updated since its original publication. State officials on Tuesday announced the launch of a new private equity fund aimed...

Why now is a good time for your business to invest in dashcams, telematics...

A new law that took effect Jan. 1 is giving Louisiana businesses a financial incentive to outfit their commercial fleets with dashboard cameras and...

Who’s building and who’s buying in Greater Baton Rouge

Here are the latest property transactions and issued permits in East Baton Rouge, Ascension and Livingston parishes. East Baton Rouge Parish Essential Properties Realty Trust,...

This bank plans to expand its footprint into Baton Rouge

Landmark Bank has purchased land for its first Baton Rouge branch location. The bank acquired two lots totaling about 1.6 acres on Jefferson Highway near...

Initial unemployment claims in Louisiana pick back up after holidays

Initial unemployment claims 01/03/26 Continued unemployment claims 01/03/26

Target reveals plans for its Millerville Road and other local stores going forward 

Retail giant Target has confirmed that its Millerville Road store will remain open despite plans to build a new location roughly 7 miles away...