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See how the economy grew last year
The American economy ended 2024 on a solid note with consumer spending continuing to drive growth.
The Commerce Department reported Thursday that gross domestic product—the...
This New Orleans-based Mexican restaurant is coming to Baton Rouge
Tacos del Cartel, a Mexican restaurant that is part of New Orleans’ Veho Hospitality Group, is opening in Baton Rouge, an announcement reads.
According to...
Roundup: Jay Johnson / LSU Law protest / Tax filing season
Guest speaker: LSU baseball coach Jay Johnson will speak at The Rotary Club of Baton Rouge on Wednesday. The Rotary Club meets at noon...
Louisiana’s CADA Insurance Services acquired by national firm
CADA Insurance Services, a Louisiana-based insurance company with an office in Baton Rouge, has been acquired by Trucordia, a national insurance firm headquartered in...
LSU announces latest round of faculty research funding. See who got what
The LSU Provost’s Fund for Innovation in Research will award $1.8 million in grants to various projects at the university, the school announced.
This is...
McCollister: St. George better get it right
New Baton Rouge Mayor Sid Edwards and interim St. George Mayor Dustin Yates must still negotiate a deal on what services the city-parish government...
Roundup: Home prices / Restaurant earnings / Funding freeze
Rising faster: U.S. home price gains picked up pace in November as buyers remained on the hunt for properties even in the face of...
State’s higher ed leaders partied with a purpose at Washington Mardi Gras
Washington Mardi Gras is known as a boozy political party for lobbyists, donors and politicians. But for higher education leaders, it’s also an opportunity...
This oil and gas giant is joining a venture to power AI data centers
Chevron, GE Vernova and investment firm Engine No. 1 say they are forming a joint venture to power artificial intelligence data centers with natural...
Proposed Starbucks site sells for $1M
A Metairie-based commercial real estate company has acquired a property in a steadily growing area of Baton Rouge for a proposed Starbucks.
Dorsey Development purchased...
LSU failed to immediately notify authorities of suspected misappropriations
The LSU System failed to immediately notify the Louisiana Legislative Auditor’s office and the East Baton Rouge Parish district attorney’s office of several suspected...
‘LaPolitics’: Session will place a spotlight on the state’s energy future
During a fiscal-focused session, like the one lawmakers will convene April 14, the committees that don’t directly control taxing and spending rarely get much...
Tips for how to craft a corporate event that resonates
Hosting an event is more than gathering people in a space. As Fast Company writes, when executed correctly, corporate leaders can craft experiences that...
Roundup: Carbon capture / Food insecurity / Winter weather
Luncheon speaker: C.A. “Buck” Vandersteen, executive director of the Louisiana Forestry Association, will be the guest speaker at the Press Club of Baton Rouge...
How insurance reform is exacerbating the affordability crisis in Louisiana
Flood insurance is a tenet of life in water-burdened Louisiana, where the low-lying portions of the state face rising water from the disappearing coast...
A look at how the area’s high-end residential market fared last year
It was a good year in the Baton Rouge-area high-end residential real estate market in 2024. So good that this year's publicly recorded most...
What to know about Trump’s executive actions regarding climate
President Trump’s first week in office included a flurry of executive orders with implications for the Earth’s climate and environment.
While former President Joe Biden...
The motivation behind Barn Hill Preserve’s rebrand as Magnolia Wilds
Barn Hill Preserve, a wildlife preserve in East Feliciana Parish, has rebranded as Magnolia Wilds.
Established in 2012, the facility is primarily known for offering...
Here’s how much Meta plans to spend on AI in 2025
Meta Platforms plans to invest up to $65 billion in AI projects in 2025, including its massive new data center in Richland Parish and...
‘LaPolitics’: Kennedy takes aim at New Orleans with crime bill
Taking aim at New Orleans and its reputation for violent crime, U.S. Sen. John Kennedy introduced his "Prosecutors Need to Prosecute Act" in the...
