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Roundup: Delta Utilities / Smitty’s Supply / Argent LNG
Mark your calendars: District 3 Public Service Commissioner Davante Lewis and the Metro Council will host a town hall on Tuesday to discuss how...
Trump threatens to keep ExxonMobil out of Venezuela
After ExxonMobil’s CEO publicly acknowledged the barriers involved in doing business in Venezuela, President Donald Trump said he may block the company from drilling...
Why now is a good time for your business to invest in dashcams, telematics...
A new law that took effect Jan. 1 is giving Louisiana businesses a financial incentive to outfit their commercial fleets with dashboard cameras and...
Who’s building and who’s buying in Greater Baton Rouge
Here are the latest property transactions and issued permits in East Baton Rouge, Ascension and Livingston parishes.
East Baton Rouge Parish
Essential Properties Realty Trust,...
Target reveals plans for its Millerville Road and other local stores going forward
Retail giant Target has confirmed that its Millerville Road store will remain open despite plans to build a new location roughly 7 miles away...
SCOTUS to hear Louisiana case involving lawsuits against oil and gas companies
Louisiana’s long-running coastal wetlands lawsuits against oil and gas companies are headed to the U.S. Supreme Court next week, with multibillion-dollar damages potentially at...
‘LaPolitics’: The countdown to Washington Mardi Gras is on
As we all know, Tuesday (Jan. 6), also known as the Epiphany or Twelfth Night, kicked off the Mardi Gras season in Louisiana, with...
These US airports are borrowing billions as passenger growth strains terminals
U.S. airports are in the midst of a borrowing boom as they race to modernize aging terminals and keep pace with surging passenger volumes,...
Roundup: Jobless claims / Venezuela / Housing market
Up slightly: U.S. filings for jobless benefits rose in the last week of 2025 but remain historically low, despite signs that the labor market...
Houston investors acquire Prairieville retail center along Airline
A pair of Houston investors have purchased the Oak Grove Plaza Shopping Center in Prairieville.
Tim Nguyen and Cathy Huynh purchased the retail center through...
Upskilling employees is the new company playbook for retention
Upskilling is one of the most overlooked competitive advantages in today’s economy, as companies grapple with rapid technological change and an accelerating skills gap,...
This popular Perkins Road bar is closing
Uncle Earl’s Bar, the Perkins Road nightlife spot perhaps best known for its annual St. Patrick’s Day bash, is closing on Jan. 15.
Owner Jordan...
Mid City Ballroom seeks rezoning to obtain alcohol license
Mid City Ballroom, the intimate concert venue on South Acadian Thruway, has submitted a rezoning application as it looks to move away from its...
From first step to pipe dream: The decline of the starter home
The traditional idea of a “starter home” is becoming increasingly outdated as rising prices, larger floor plans and shifting buyer expectations reshape the U.S....
‘Capital Assets’ takes a closer look at what drives the region
Greater Baton Rouge is easy to underestimate. Drive through, and you might see a midsized Southern capital—government buildings, a big state university, refineries along...
Roundup: Venezuelan crude / Hiring rebounds / LNG tech deal
Deliveries to US: President Donald Trump says Venezuela’s interim authorities will deliver 30 million to 50 million barrels of sanctioned crude to the U.S.,...
What recruiters are looking for in aspiring CEOs
As companies increasingly rely on professional search firms and assessment specialists to fill top leadership roles, aspiring C-suite executives face a far more rigorous...
How data centers are making Americans rethink the power grid
America’s AI-fueled data center boom is pushing the U.S. power grid toward a breaking point, forcing utilities and tech giants into a high-stakes standoff...
Why residents are continuing to exit Louisiana despite state’s economic wins
Louisiana remains the nation’s top “outbound” state for movers, even as political and economic leaders point to splashy industrial wins as evidence the tide...
Louisiana’s new modified comparative fault system, explained
As of Jan. 1, Louisiana has officially moved away from a pure comparative fault system and adopted a modified comparative fault standard for personal...
