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How Trump’s energy push is driving U.S. oil companies to think globally
President Donald Trump’s assertive foreign policy is reshaping the global oil map—and U.S. energy giants ExxonMobil and Chevron are moving quickly to capitalize, Bloomberg...
‘LaPolitics’: LSU football makes political news once again
While it won’t get nearly as much attention as Gov. Jeff Landry injecting himself into LSU football, the LSU program makes a cameo in...
Invasive pests are threatening Louisiana rice and crawfish
Josh Courville has harvested crawfish his whole life, but these days he’s finding a less welcome catch in some of the fields he manages...
After back-to-back record passenger years, what’s next for BTR?
The Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport posted a record year for passenger traffic for the second consecutive year.
BTR served 847,000 passengers in 2025, an average...
Rolfe McCollister: Did Bill Cassidy lose his political gambit?
Sen. Bill Cassidy has spent 12 years in national politics, but his standing with the Republican base, particularly MAGA voters, has steadily eroded, Rolfe...
Roundup: Federal workers / Jobless claims / Chevron-Turkey deal
Losing protections: The Trump administration is finalizing a rule that would make it easier to discipline and fire about 50,000 senior federal employees by...
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...
Why AI won’t drive innovation without the right skills
As generative AI becomes embedded in everyday workplace tasks, many employers are betting it will unlock higher levels of creativity with staff. New research...
New data-sharing deal will redirect some LSU flagship applicants to UNO
A newly signed data-sharing agreement between LSU and the University of New Orleans will create a direct admissions pipeline, redirecting some LSU applicants to...
LSU chancellor reflects on the afterlife of a medical drug he helped develop
A recent New York Times feature on the banned sports drug ostarine traces its origins to early biomedical research aimed at treating serious medical...
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...
How Capital Region companies are managing the health insurance squeeze
A sharp increase in health care costs felt more like a slap than a wake-up call for many Louisiana business owners in 2026. The...
Roundup: Valentine’s specials / Mortgage reality check / AI in TV and film
Restaurant offerings: Fast food is getting fancy this Valentine’s Day. McDonald’s is offering a limited McNugget Caviar kit, tapping a viral TikTok trend to...
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...
January job numbers signal a chilly start to the year for US hiring
U.S. private employers added just 22,000 jobs in January, far below economists’ expectations, signaling a continued cooling of the labor market at the start...
The Shaw Group plans to add 200-plus jobs at its Walker manufacturing facility
The Shaw Group plans to more than double the workforce at its Walker manufacturing facility in Livingston Parish, creating 209 new jobs and retaining...
Walmart hits $1 trillion milestone, redefining what a retail giant can be
Walmart has crossed a historic milestone, reaching a $1 trillion market capitalization and becoming the first traditional retailer to join a club long dominated...
Roundup: Super Bowl snacks / Trump’s $10B IRS lawsuit / Power outages
Cheaper chips: PepsiCo plans to cut prices on Lay’s and Doritos by up to 15% ahead of the Super Bowl, aiming to revive sales...
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...
