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How American taverns are making a comeback
Small town taverns—once fading relics of a slower America—are making a comeback as chefs trade big city acclaim for community connection, The Wall Street...
Louisiana initial unemployment claims drop for a second straight week
Initial unemployment claims 02/21/26
Continued unemployment claims 02/21/26
Steady supply is helping to push crawfish prices lower during Lent
Crawfish prices fell another 50 cents per pound this week, marking the second consecutive weekly drop during Lent, according to The Crawfish App.
The Baton...
Roundup: Target / LSU and the Ten Commandments / Tariff refunds
Cereal choices: Target will stop selling cereals containing synthetic colors by the end of May. The retailer said Friday it had been phasing cereals...
Here’s how Baton Rouge casinos performed in January
Baton Rouge's casinos saw a slight dip in gaming revenue to start the year, but still posted higher numbers than a year ago, according...
State challenges claims of fast-tracked carbon capture expansion
Louisiana energy regulators are pushing back against an environmental group’s report that claims the state is fast-tracking dozens of carbon capture and storage projects...
Regulators say Meta data center ownership shift doesn’t warrant investigation
Louisiana utility regulators this week declined to investigate Meta’s decision to shift ownership of its $28 billion Hyperion data center in Richland Parish, Louisiana...
Roundup: Moving abroad / State Farm / Walmart
Net negative migration: More Americans are moving abroad in record numbers, with 2025 marking rare net negative migration for the U.S., according to estimates....
Gulf-to-China shipping costs surge amid tanker squeeze
A bold bet by South Korea’s Sinokor group has reshaped the global oil tanker market, driving U.S. Gulf Coast shipping rates to multiyear highs,...
Companies that invest in well-being outperform. Here’s why
Mounting research shows employee well-being isn’t a perk—it’s a performance driver, Fast Company writes.
Drawing on hundreds of studies and millions of workers, evidence links...
Rewiring Tiger Stadium: AT&T’s $45M plan to enhance game day experience
AT&T plans a $45 million investment to upgrade wireless connectivity at Tiger Stadium ahead of the 2026 football season, including the acquisition and overhaul...
Higher ed credit card spending draws attention of state inspector general
Louisiana’s state inspector general will investigate LSU’s use of taxpayer-funded purchasing cards after a report found the university accounted for roughly one-third of the...
Will homebuyers and sellers get back into the market with rates below 6%?
The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate slipped this week below 6% for the first time since late 2022, good news for home shoppers as...
Roundup: Food costs / AI at Chase / Replacing voting machines
Laws may raise prices: A new economic analysis warns that differing state laws on food ingredients and labeling could raise grocery prices by about...
From first cargo to global leader: US LNG’s 10-year surge
Ten years after the first liquefied natural gas cargo departed from Sabine Pass in Louisiana, the U.S. has cemented its position as the world’s...
The latest on Louisiana’s evolving medical marijuana program
Louisiana's medical marijuana program has matured into a model, marked by steady patient growth, falling prices and tight regulatory oversight, according to John Davis,...
Louisiana’s economic outlook is improving, but workforce remains a concern
Louisiana is gaining economic momentum after years of lagging its Southern peers, according to the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry’s newly released annual...
Hiring vs. contracting becomes a high-stakes business decision
As companies navigate growth, uncertainty and rising labor costs, deciding between hiring an employee or engaging an independent contractor has become a strategic choice,...
Is America’s data center boom slowing down?
U.S. data center construction slowed in 2025 for the first time since 2020, even as demand for artificial intelligence computing continues to surge, Bloomberg...
Roundup: Ascension burn ban / Home Depot earnings / Spirit Airlines
Heightened fire risk: Ascension Parish President Clint Cointment has issued a parishwide burn ban effective immediately due to ongoing wildfire activity in southeast Louisiana...
