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What the latest wholesale inflation figures indicate about the economy
U.S. wholesale inflation decelerated last month, suggesting that price pressures are easing for now. But the progress may not last as President Trump intensifies...
A new report reveals violent crime is tied to early school struggles
The latest installment of the Baton Rouge Area Foundation’s Opportunity Data Project explores the root causes of violent crime in Baton Rouge, a city...
Kenny Nguyen stepping down as CEO of ThreeSixtyEight
ThreeSixtyEight announced key leadership changes within the organization on Wednesday morning aimed to position the creative agency for its next phase of growth.
Co-founder Kenny...
How tariffs, and the threat of more levies, are impacting local coffee roasters
Green coffee bean prices are at an all-time high and with increased tariffs on imports from Mexico and China, consumers will likely see higher...
Roundup: Campaign finance / Wearin’ of the Green / Retaliatory tariffs
Handling complaints: The Louisiana Department of Civil Service's Board of Ethics is proposing a new rule to standardize the handling of campaign finance complaints...
Rezoning sought for a Burbank housing development
Plans to rezone an 11-acre tract for a housing development are in the works.
The proposed plans include rezoning the tract from rural to planned...
Inflation report for February surprises economists
U.S. inflation slowed last month for the first time since September and a measure of underlying inflation fell to a four-year low, even as...
What’s in the newly announced ‘Thrive! Baton Rouge’ funding plan?
At a Tuesday afternoon press conference, city-parish leaders announced a new funding plan—the “Thrive! Baton Rouge” plan—that includes a compromise over Mayor Sid Edwards’...
Fighting blight: Lamar offers to remove abandoned signs for free
The Metro Council is set to consider a proposed cooperative endeavor agreement between the city-parish and Lamar Advertising at its meeting Wednesday. If approved,...
Roundup: Trump doubles down / Tulane University / US job openings
Tariff hike on Canada: President Donald Trump says he is increasing the steel and aluminum tariff on Canadian goods to 50% to retaliate against...
Why this lawsuit could force Gov. Landry to start over on his tax reform...
A legal challenge to a sweeping constitutional amendment backed by Gov. Jeff Landry could derail his broader tax reform agenda, raising questions about the...
How tariffs are putting logistics startups back in demand
Startups that were born in response to pandemic-era supply chain difficulties are having a moment, as companies look to prepare for U.S. tariffs whose...
Waste collection company eyes future growth with Gonzales land purchase
Privately owned waste collection company Waste Pro recently bought more than 30 acres near Interstate 10 in Gonzales.
The company purchased 34 acres on North...
The IHOP on College Drive is ‘temporarily closed’ following legal action
The IHOP on College Drive has “temporarily closed” after its former franchisee was sued by the restaurant chain over breach of contract and trademark...
‘LaPolitics’: Cade Brumley’s take on the rise in Louisiana test scores
LaPolitics: What are the most important factors that drove Louisiana’s improved National Assessment of Educational Progress scores, while most other states posted disappointing results?
State...
Roundup: Rotolo’s Craft & Crust / Stock market reacts / LABI’s endorsements
Westward expansion: Rotolo’s Craft & Crust is opening its fourth Texas restaurant, in Carrollton, the brand announced Monday. The new location is owned and...
Meet 2025 Executive of the Year Kristin Wall
It would be strange if Kristin Wall didn’t spend the early morning hours forwarding a blitz of news items to her executive team. The...
Highland shopping center property changes hands for $8.3M
The Highland Village Shopping Center near Lee Drive, anchored by Walmart Neighborhood Market, recently changed hands.
RG Highland LLC purchased the property from H at...
Trump’s interior and energy chiefs tout LNG export expansion in Louisiana
The planned expansion of a massive liquefied natural gas facility in southeast Louisiana is a beacon for a U.S. energy policy that doubles down...
Roundup: Medical expenses / Black bear hunting / Redfin
Prefiled bill: A new legislative proposal, House Bill 34, introduced by state Rep. Brian Glorioso, R-Slidell, aims to significantly reshape how medical expenses are...
