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Port Fourchon to become home to Louisiana’s first wind turbine
Port Fourchon serves as the land base for multiple offshore oil and gas companies, but it also hopes to become a hub for offshore...
Checking out after the workday can make you a better leader
It’s not uncommon for managers to continue thinking about their job, even after the official workday is over. This may involve ruminating about an...
How the proposed remake of Louisiana primaries compares to other states
Louisiana is barreling toward a remake of its election process.
Gov. Jeff Landry is pushing lawmakers to support a new partisan primary system for federal,...
Maxwell’s Market to close its East Petroleum Drive location
Longtime Baton Rouge delicatessen and grocery store Maxwell’s Market announced today that it will close its East Petroleum Drive location on Saturday, Jan. 20.
According...
In a reversal, Spanish Town’s Belli announces it will stay open
Belli, a Spanish Town café and market that announced its impending closure last week, is now planning to stay open.
Owner Kristen Guarisco says she...
How businesses are trying to lure customers back out on weeknights
Bowling alleys, golf simulators and other family entertainment centers are testing a flurry of new promotions and discounts in a bid to lure back consumers who have cut down on outings during the Monday-to-Thursday stretch, The Wall Street Journal reports.
Louisiana shrimpers suing federal government over turtle protection policy
The Louisiana Shrimper's Association, backed by the conservative Pelican Institute, is going up against the Biden administration to overturn a new fishing rule that...
Roundup: FedEx platform / Big banks / Drizly app
Logistics management: FedEx is launching a digital commerce platform called Fdx that may help small businesses streamline their logistics. The digital service will use...
Recession fears subside but economists predict significantly slower growth
The probability of a recession is down sharply, according to The Wall Street Journal’s latest survey of economists.
For a lot of people, though, it...
Forum 225 is opening a community pantry in north Baton Rouge
Young professionals group Forum 225 today announced it has launched a community pantry and resource shed behind the Delmont Gardens Library in north Baton...
Origin Hotel brings rooftop views and a new restaurant to downtown
Nearly two years in the making, the boutique Origin Hotel officially opens this week in downtown Baton Rouge at the corner Saint Ferdinand Street...
How Brad Ives and LSU are helping guide Louisiana’s energy transition
Louisiana, seeking to balance its economic reliance on fossil fuels with the imperative to embrace cleaner energy sources, stands at something of a crossroads....
What to know about the frigid weather’s impact on the Capital Region
Officials are continuing to monitor road conditions as the Capital Region grapples with the arctic blast that has settled over the South. Hard freeze...
The top four reasons small businesses fail, according to Mark Cuban
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 20 percent of new businesses fail within two years, 45 percent within five years and 65 percent...
Demand for local lobbyists grows as Louisianans gain leverage in DC
Business is booming for Louisiana’s cadre of Capitol Hill lobbyists. As the state’s congressional delegation gains prominence in key political positions, local lobbyists’ preexisting relationships—and sometimes friendships—with political leaders have made them precious commodities.
Roundup: Saints shake-up / Kroger merger / Judge blocks JetBlue
Carmichael out: After an underperforming season the New Orleans Saints announced that head coach Dennis Allen has fired offensive coordinator Pete Carmichael and two...
When will the Fed begin to lower its benchmark interest rate?
A top Federal Reserve official said Tuesday that he is increasingly confident inflation will continue falling this year back to the Fed's 2% target...
Louisiana is getting set to take over the permitting reins for carbon storage
Next month, state regulators in Louisiana will take over responsibilities for carbon storage permitting from the Environmental Protection Agency.
Why the LSU System’s operating expenses jumped 26% in 2023
The LSU System’s total operating expenses increased 26.2% in fiscal year 2023, a jump largely attributed to an overall increase in appropriations, increased research
Louisiana Marathon sees uptick in competitors
Last weekend’s Louisiana Marathon in downtown Baton Rouge drew nearly 1,000 more runners than last year and the highest number since before the pandemic.
