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Former Metro Bowl changes hands decade after closing
A little more than a decade after it closed, the former Metro Bowl bowling alley property at the corner of Airline Highway and Plank Road has traded hands.
Months before trial, attorneys for Walter Morales step away
Just months before a scheduled 10-day federal civil jury trial, attorneys for once-prominent investment advisor Walter Morales have withdrawn from the case, citing “irreconcilable differences.”
Federal money could supercharge nuclear power efforts
In the coming years, a nuclear power plant on the shores of Lake Michigan could become the first in the country to restart operations...
Roundup: Supreme Court / Spending trends / Avocado shortage
Social media collusion: Louisiana's and Missouri's lawsuit accusing government officials of colluding with social media companies to suppress conservative voices about the COVID pandemic,...
Louisiana rising up to meet the growing demand for cybersecurity services
Over the course of the past few years, Louisianans have had little choice but to acknowledge the growing importance of cybersecurity.
BRAC gets national attention for its ‘brain drain’ initiative
A recent Inside Higher Ed article highlighted the Baton Rouge Area Chamber’s efforts to combat the “brain drain” of young professionals.
Could a mixed-use development be planned near L’Auberge?
A pair of applications filed with the East Baton Rouge Parish Planning Commission indicate that some major changes could be coming to the area surrounding L’Auberge Casino.
Get the latest on the Mississippi River bridge
A new bridge across the Mississippi River still won’t happen before 2031, and there’s still a question of whether the funding for it will...
See who won last night’s PitchBR investment prize
Wonder Clothing, a brand aiming to bridge the gap between designer fashion and minimalist streetwear, took home the latest $1,000 investment prize from PitchBR.
Roundup: Louisiana unemployment / Banking fees / Cisco job cuts
Jobless claims: Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Louisiana dropped last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday....
American workers are worried they’ll be replaced by AI
Roughly one-third of American professionals worry that artificial intelligence will make some obsolete, and nearly 50% are afraid they could be “left behind” in...
Scott Wozniak: Business is a competitive game
I love the idea of the customer experience engine. But an engine is not the only useful metaphor for thinking about how to upgrade your company.
How Baton Rouge florists prepare for Valentine’s Day
During February, local florists are too busy to stop, but they sure get to smell the roses.
Joint Louisiana Senate committee report raises concerns over Blue Cross sale
A report released today by two Louisiana Senate committees listed 30 findings of concern regarding the proposed reorganization and sale of the state’s largest health insurer.
$2.1B Calcasieu River bridge deal moves forward
Lawmakers approved a public-private partnership last week to build a $2.1 billion toll bridge over the Calcasieu River near Lake Charles after officials renegotiated an initial deal rejected in October, reports New Orleans City Business.
Roundup: National Guard deployment / Economic optimism / Mortgage rates
ICYMI: Following the extraordinary collapse of a border security deal in Congress, Gov. Jeff Landry said Thursday that he will deploy Louisiana National Guard...
When consumers could see crawfish prices begin to ease
Crawfish prices, which started the season at more than $10 per pound thanks to last summer’s drought, are likely going to stay high for...
Black voters want latest congressional map lawsuit moved to a different court
The federal redistricting lawsuit both sides hoped to settle when the Louisiana Legislature drew a new congressional map last month saw a new motion filed this week that could keep the case open for some time.
A software developer’s lessons learned from working with AI
It goes without saying that AI is all the rage in business. But how can companies hope to find the best possible uses for...
Original challengers to state’s congressional maps get involved in new suit
A group of Louisiana residents who in 2022 sued for the state’s congressional map to be redrawn to include a second majority-minority district is...
