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Area’s first community lighthouse disaster response hub is ready to roll
Construction on Baton Rouge's first community lighthouse solar and battery microgrid wrapped up recently and was marked with a ribbon-cutting Tuesday at the International...
Louisiana Blue President and CEO Bryan Camerlinck will retire at the end of 2026
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, also known as Louisiana Blue, announced Tuesday that President and CEO Bryan Camerlinck will retire at the...
Here’s the latest on the Hotel Lincoln renovation project
Though construction began in November on the long-planned redevelopment of the Hotel Lincoln, the project has faced delays due to unforeseen structural issues uncovered...
LSU’s FOODii program will soon have a new leader
The search for a permanent leader of LSU’s FOODii incubator is nearing its conclusion, according to Achyut Adhikari, the program’s interim director.
Adhikari tells Daily...
These local contractors earned spots on ABC’s ‘Top Performers’ list
Baton Rouge-based construction contractors snagged top honors, accounting for four out of the top five spots on the Associated Builders and Contractors' annual Top...
This policy group wants safeguards on AI reviews of health insurance claims
As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly embedded in Louisiana’s health care system, one Baton Rouge policy advocacy group is pushing lawmakers to set up guardrails...
Who’s building and who’s buying in Greater Baton Rouge
Here is a glance at the latest property transactions and issued permits in East Baton Rouge, Ascension and Livingston parishes.
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Local snack startup Dr. Seitan’s set for statewide Rouses launch
After developing its high-protein, plant-based snacks through LSU’s FOODii program and gaining early traction in Baton Rouge-area grocery stores, local snack startup Dr. Seitan’s...
What two new national lab partnerships mean for energy research at LSU
LSU is expanding its national research footprint through new formal partnerships with two of the U.S. Department of Energy's most prominent national laboratories, positioning...
Downtown Hilton Capitol Center acquired by Florida firm
An Orlando, Florida–based commercial real estate firm has bought the 291-room Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center in downtown Baton Rouge.
Northshore Development acquired the hotel...
What the latest audit on Southern University athletics shows
An audit of Southern University's athletic department found the program operated with a nearly $1.5 million deficit during the 2025 fiscal year.
A report released...
The Emerge Center names a new CEO
The Emerge Center, a Baton Rouge nonprofit that caters to children with autism and other communication challenges, has selected Tara Haney to serve as...
Senior living facility near Essen Lane sells for $10M
A Miami Beach company has bought the Holly Court Assisted Living property on Summa Avenue near Essen Lane.
Holly Court Propco acquired the facility from...
LSU to host an AI symposium in March featuring local and national speakers
LSU’s E.J. Ourso College of Business will host a symposium on artificial intelligence in March, bringing together executives, entrepreneurs and decision-makers looking to leverage...
As data centers proliferate, Louisiana’s energy providers must avoid grid strain
Louisiana’s blossoming AI data center market has been the cause of much excitement and much consternation in recent months, as the thrill of multibillion-dollar...
The Capital Region’s top commercial deals of 2025
The Capital Region’s commercial real estate market rebounded sharply in 2025 after a difficult 2024 marked by what experts dubbed the “three I’s”: inflation,...
Here’s the latest on the University Lakes Project
The University Lakes Project is advancing, with significant components of the first phase complete and additional dredging work expected to wrap up later this...
How an LSU-born startup is helping Louisiana businesses tap into AI
As artificial intelligence reshapes industries around the globe, one Louisiana startup with LSU roots is working to make the technology more accessible to businesses...
Bernhard Capital Partners closes sale of portfolio company
Baton Rouge-based private equity firm Bernhard Capital Partners has closed the sale of The Gray Casualty & Surety Company to California insurance holding company...
Here’s what’s planned for the former Solera space on Perkins Road
Solera Bar & Tasting Room, the Perkins Road restaurant known for its Spanish tapas, closed its doors on Feb. 1. Now, owner Brian Dykes...
