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Specialty surgical hospital issued permit for construction
Contractors were granted permits last week to begin construction of a new specialty surgical hospital near the intersection of Jefferson Highway and Stumberg Lane.
Developer...
Here’s the latest on the proposed Blue Cross sale to Elevance
In a meeting with Business Report staff Friday, executives from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and Elevance Health made their case for the proposed sale of the former to the latter.
Roundup: PitchBR / EV pushback / BRCC
Business innovators sought: Nexus Louisiana is looking for Louisiana college students interested in pitching their business ideas at PitchBR on Feb. 8, at Red...
Meet the small federal agency handling AI regulation
No technology since nuclear fission will shape our collective future quite like artificial intelligence, so it’s paramount that AI systems are safe, secure, trustworthy and socially responsible.
Gov. Landry, Louisiana lawmakers have millions more to spend, for now
Gov. Jeff Landry and Louisiana lawmakers expect to have an additional $416.5 million to distribute this year, though most of the money will be...
Meet the couple behind St. Francisville’s retail renaissance
Stroll through the stylish showroom to find custom furniture, fine interiors and luxe wedding gifts. Next door, explore fashion-forward looks at men’s and women’s...
Baton Rouge casino revenue up in December from prior month
Baton Rouge casinos saw their cumulative December revenue rise by 9.1% from November, according to the state gaming board’s latest report.
Roundup: ‘Sports Illustrated’ / Krispy Krunchy Chicken / Consumer sentiment
Major layoffs: The publisher of Sports Illustrated has notified employees that it plans significant layoffs after its license to use the iconic brand’s name...
Night Market Baton Rouge doubles in size
Night Market Baton Rouge, spotlighting Asian businesses and vendors, will be nearly double its original size when it returns next month on Feb. 9.
Founded...
Inside Adam Johnson’s fresh vision for the Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra
For the last few years, the Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra’s followers have wondered who would replace longtime music director Timothy Muffitt after his 2022 retirement. To aid its search, the symphony invited a succession of guest conductors to lead the orchestra throughout its last two seasons.
EBR school system will search for its fourth superintendent in as many years
Sito Narcisse announced Friday that he is stepping down as superintendent of the East Baton Rouge Parish School System.
Narcisse’s announcement comes following the school...
High-profile Democrats clash over Louisiana congressional map
A Baton Rouge-area politician and a sitting U.S. congressman—both Black Democrats—are at odds over new district lines that would add another majority-minority seat to the state’s U.S. House delegation.
2023 was slowest year for US home sales in nearly 30 years
Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes sank in 2023 to a nearly 30-year low, as sharply higher mortgage rates, rising prices and a persistently low level of homes on the market combined to push homeownership out of reach for many Americans.
Price LeBlanc expands with purchase of Toyota dealership in Opelousas
Baton Rouge-based Price LeBlanc Automotive has expanded outside the Capital Region with the acquisition of Courvelle Toyota in Opelousas, roughly 20 miles north of Lafayette.
Roundup: Jazz Fest / Shipping alliance / Patrick F. Taylor Hall
Lineup: Country music singer Chris Stapleton, Foo Fighters, Queen Latifah and New Orleans’ own Jon Batiste are among the star power set to join...
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...
