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This local Nashville hot chicken chain has closed one of its locations
Chicky Sandos, the Baton Rouge restaurant chain specializing in Nashville-style hot chicken sandwiches, has closed its Florida Boulevard location.
The business announced the closure in...
Louisiana ranks 13th, topping Texas, for five-year business survival
Louisiana ranks 13th among the 50 states for five-year business survival, outperforming each of its neighboring states, according to a new analysis of federal...
This company just bought land for a large warehouse near the Woodridge subdivision
An undeveloped 10.17-acre tract behind Sunshine Quality Rentals and adjacent to the Woodridge subdivision has sold for $4.5 million and is slated for a...
PJ’s Coffee is opening a new location in Baton Rouge
PJ’s Coffee, the New Orleans-style coffee chain, is opening a new location at 3384 Government Street in Baton Rouge, near Acadian Thruway.
PJ’s, which currently...
The city-parish wants to join LRK v. St. George. Sid Edwards isn’t happy about...
The city-parish government has moved to intervene in LRK LLC’s lawsuit challenging St. George’s legal status. But Baton Rouge Mayor Sid Edwards is publicly...
Following delays, Nexus sets new move-in date for downtown headquarters
Nexus Louisiana expects to begin operating from its new downtown Baton Rouge headquarters at 440 on Third beginning Aug. 15, ending weeks of remote...
Metro Council approves incentives in push to bring Olympic boxing trials here
The Metro Council on Wednesday unanimously approved without discussion Visit Baton Rouge’s request to increase the amount of River Center rental fee waivers available...
Baton Rouge casinos hit a June swoon
Casino revenue declined across Louisiana's four gaming markets in June, including a 7.4% drop in Baton Rouge, according to the latest figures.
The Capital Region's...
LED’s active project pipeline grows to $206B
Louisiana Economic Development is actively pursuing 190 prospective projects representing a combined $206 billion in potential capital investment, according to LED Secretary Susan Bourgeois.
If...
REV scores exclusive partnership with LSU sports
REV Fiber, Louisiana's largest locally owned fiber-first internet provider, has entered into a multiyear partnership with the LSU athletic department, becoming the exclusive internet...
Louisiana’s new prompt payment law puts project owners on the clock
A new Louisiana law taking effect Aug. 1 will impose firm payment deadlines on private construction projects and curtail the ability to negotiate around...
The latest read on the Capital Region housing market
The Greater Baton Rouge housing market maintained its steady momentum through June, with home sales, pending transactions and median prices all posting increases, while...
A blighted property near Southern University is set to be redeveloped
A long-vacant building near Southern University will soon find new life as a modern student housing development called “The Jaguar Colosseum,” District 2 Metro...
Louisiana’s population is growing again. Can it keep it going?
Louisiana's population grew in 2024, reversing years of decline as fewer residents left the state, according to a new analysis from Leaders for a...
Baton Rouge is the nation’s best metro for homebuyers under 35, report says
Baton Rouge is the nation’s most accessible metro for homebuyers under 35, according to a new ConsumerAffairs analysis.
The Capital Region climbed 18 spots from...
Who’s building and who’s buying in Greater Baton Rouge
A look at the latest issued permits and property transactions in East Baton Rouge and Ascension parishes.
East Baton Rouge
Austin-based multifamily developer LV Collective...
Audit flags possible misuse of public funds at Ascension Parish hospital district
A recent audit of the West Ascension Parish Hospital Service District identified 11 findings ranging from weak financial controls to potentially unconstitutional uses of...
Three office projects seek green light from Planning Commission today
The Planning Commission will consider plans for several new office developments Monday, including the proposed headquarters for local homebuilder Level Homes.
The Baton Rouge-based builder...
As it eyes expansion, Off the Hook is stepping into the retail arena
Off the Hook, the Louisiana-based fast-casual seafood chain, is preparing to bring its Cajun flavors to grocery store shelves as it also works to...
Austin development firm buys land for student housing complex
Austin-based multifamily developer LV Collective has purchased part of the land needed for its planned 1,022-bed student housing development between Burbank Drive and Gourrier...
