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Entergy is upgrading its electric system in rural areas near Baton Rouge
Over the next six months, Entergy Louisiana will be performing substantial reliability enhancements to its electric system in rural areas west and south of...
Roundup: Jayden Daniels / Wall Street volatility / Adobe deal
Draft plans: Heisman-winning LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels today announced he plans to skip LSU’s upcoming bowl game against Wisconsin in favor of joining the...
Companies are changing their diversity policies under threat of lawsuits
At least six major U.S. companies―including JPMorgan Chase―have modified policies meant to boost racial and ethnic representation that conservative groups threatened to sue over,...
Essential Credit Union pushes into Texas with merger
Baton Rouge’s Essential Credit Union today announced it is merging with Priority Postal Credit Union out of Pasadena, Texas.
The merger, which was approved by...
How Louisiana could lose millions in gas tax revenues by 2040
A new report from a Libertarian think tank highlights Louisiana's declining gasoline tax revenues amid a government-motivated transition to electric vehicles and offers solutions...
Queen of Sparkles is moving to Perkins Road
The Baton Rouge-based clothing and accessory brand Queen of Sparkles is moving to Perkins Road in the former Tuesday Morning space.
Contractors are currently working...
City-parish buys shopping center by airport as part of $54M project
East Baton Rouge City-Parish bought the shopping center at the corner of Plank and Hooper roads on behalf of the neighboring Greater Baton Rouge Airport District as part of a $54 million airport and traffic project.
Roundup: Elevating homes / Manufacturing output / Economic projections
Flood risk: A draft report released by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers today offered a nonstructured plan for the voluntary elevation of nearly...
Do emojis have a place in professional work communications?
The use of emojis in interpersonal communications has become commonplace, but many people seem to have mixed feelings when it comes to using them...
Louisiana is the first state to gain full approval of its ‘Internet for All’...
The federal government has approved the second part of Louisiana’s plan to spend more than $1.35 billion to provide high-speed internet throughout the state, Gov. John Bel Edwards announced today.
Why Gov. John Bel Edwards wants to remain a Democrat
Outgoing Gov. John Bel Edwards is a conservative, Southern Democrat who some have speculated might have been better served if he had been willing to switch parties.
Federal appeals court refuses to reconsider ruling on Louisiana’s congressional map
A federal appeals court refused Friday to reconsider its ruling, meaning the Louisiana Legislature has until Jan. 15 to enact a new congressional map after a lower court found that the current political boundaries dilute the power of the state’s Black voters.
BRAF launches data-driven project to identify areas of social need
The Baton Rouge Area Foundation has launched an initiative that will use data analytics to identify areas in need of philanthropic and social impact efforts.
Workers over 65 comprise a growing share of the US workforce
Americans 65 and over are playing a larger role in the labor force, shifting the composition of U.S. workers and reflecting a new reality...
What to know about the SBA’s new small business lending advisory committee
A first-of-its-kind committee has the potential to amplify the voices of entrepreneurs keen on stimulating lending to small businesses, Inc. magazine reports.
Roundup: Caroline’s Cookies / Federal mileage rate / Southwest Airlines
Opening next week: Lafayette-based Caroline’s Cookies is opening a location in Perkins Rowe next to California Pizza Kitchen on Dec. 22. Caroline’s Cookies was...
Mortgage rates dip below 7% for the first time in months
The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate dropped below 7% to its lowest level since early August, another boost for prospective homebuyers who have largely...
Aldi’s Baton Rouge play makes waves as independent grocers continue to expand
International grocery store chain Aldi opened the second of three announced locations in the Capital Region off of Siege Lane today as part of its major expansion in the Southeast.
Roundup: OMV commissioner / Closed on Christmas / Construction costs
Landry appointee: Louisiana Gov.-elect Jeff Landry has appointed Dan Casey to serve as commissioner of the Office of Motor Vehicles, promising to elevate customer...
BLDG 5 is launching a lemonade brand for purchase in stores
Popular Kalurah Street eatery BLDG 5 Market + Kitchen + Patio today announced the launch of its new artisanal lemonade brand, BLDG 5 Lemonade.
