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Texas developer is proposing a student housing project along Burbank corridor
An Austin-based real estate development and management firm is proposing a new student housing complex along Burbank Drive near Milford Avenue.
LV Collective has submitted...
Art Favre: Amendment 4 matters for jobs and growth
This is a guest column written by Louisiana Association of Business and Industry executive committee member Art Favre, the owner and founder of Performance...
Baton Rouge’s Cat Haven to open bigger, cage-free shelter with a cafe twist
Cat Haven, Baton Rouge's only cat-exclusive adoption shelter, is planning a move to a larger facility near Airline Highway, with the new location expected...
After Louisiana v. Callais, what’s next for the state’s congressional map?
The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled that Louisiana’s current congressional map amounts to an unconstitutional racial gerrymander, meaning Louisiana is poised for yet...
Juban Road growth continues with new retail center in the works
A new retail strip center is moving forward along Juban Road, with construction expected to begin within the next month as development activity continues...
Supreme Court strikes down Louisiana’s congressional map
The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday invalidated Louisiana’s current congressional map, ruling that the state’s creation of a second majority-Black district amounted to an...
The West Baton Rouge Chamber of Commerce has a new leader
The West Baton Rouge Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday announced that Annie Claire Bass has been selected as its new executive director.
Bass is described...
Baton Rouge is getting a $6M event venue with a theatrical twist
A new $6 million event venue is moving forward on Jefferson Highway near Highland Road, designed to bring a more production-focused wedding and event...
A snapshot of how the Baton Rouge commercial market performed in March
Baton Rouge's commercial real estate market posted modest overall growth in March, with gains in transaction volume and deal activity offsetting uneven performance across...
’No taxation without representation’ at heart of LSU tax district fight, attorney says
A lawsuit challenging a pair of special taxing districts tied to LSU hinges on a core principle of American governance: Voters must approve new...
Who’s building and who’s buying in Greater Baton Rouge
Here are the latest property transactions and issued permits in East Baton Rouge and Ascension parishes.
East Baton Rouge Parish
Plaquemine company Tempus Investments purchased...
A new Baton Rouge investment firm launches with a buy-and-hold strategy
Baton Rouge-based Riley Group Holdings Inc., a privately held investment firm, launched this week with a strategy focused on acquiring, operating and growing essential...
How Elite Training Academy plans to turn Baton Rouge into a youth sports destination
Greg Stringfellow has a vision: Transform Baton Rouge into the kind of city young athletes travel to, not from.
A proposed expansion of his Elite...
What should City-Brooks Park be? Planners are getting closer to an answer.
City-Brooks Park is about to get a makeover—and the community will have a say in what that looks like.
Design firm Sasaki, which is leading...
Have questions about the library millage? Informational meetings start Thursday
In advance of a June vote, the East Baton Rouge Parish Library is launching a series of informational meetings on its millage continuation proposition...
Davante Lewis explains how AI data centers could impact Louisiana utility rates
Public Service Commissioner Davante Lewis is urging caution as Louisiana positions itself for a wave of artificial intelligence-driven data center development, warning that the...
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...
