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Roundup: Cable TV dispute / MovEBR open house / Google antitrust trial
Settled: Hours before the NFL’s first Monday night football game of the season, between the New York Jets and Buffalo Bills, Disney and Charter...
‘Significant economic loss’ from Louisiana’s wildfires coming into focus
In west-central Louisiana, where wildfires have ravaged thousands of acres of drought-stricken forests in recent weeks, more has been lost than just trees, according...
Growing percentage of US workers fear technology will replace their jobs
Fear of becoming obsolete, or FOBO, remains uncommon among U.S. workers, but that fear has grown over the past two years, according to the latest work and education surveys from Gallup.
Christmas trees may be hard to find this holiday season as a result of...
August’s record high temperatures and dry weather walloped Louisiana Christmas tree farms, leaving business owners like Lisa and Ricky Brabham Peairs in East Feliciana...
Federal government affirms commitment to clean up Capitol Lakes
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has officially declared that addressing contamination of the Capitol Lakes in Baton Rouge is a national priority.
Last year, Gov....
Roundup: Increasing security / Albertsons sold / IRS vs millionaires
Beefed up: BREC is expanding its security measures across the park system amid growing concerns about violence in East Baton Rouge Parish. Read more...
Feds hint at possible pause in interest rates
Federal Reserve Board officials have signaled they intend to “wait and see” whether future interest rate changes will be necessary, reports Forbes.
The cautious approach...
Get the guide to Tiger Stadium eats, and meet the new vendors
Bouncing back from Sunday night’s loss against Florida State, the Tiger Faithful will head to Death Valley this weekend for the LSU home opener,...
This local contracting company is doubling the size of its headquarters
Build Commercial Construction needs more space. Lots of it.
The local contracting company is embarking on an expansion that is expected to double its Old...
‘Vacation magic’ and other tips for avoiding time-off anxiety
It’s a standing sentiment in many offices, one that goes something like this: “Taking a vacation almost isn’t worth it. I have to work...
Proposed Highland development rebrands as it seeks boundary changes
The planned Village at Magnolia Woods development proposed for Highland Road has been rebranded to Benton at Magnolia Woods as developers continue to tweak plans for the project.
LSU board to consider new budget, higher ticket prices for football, women’s hoops
The LSU Board of Supervisors is set to take up a $3.5 billion spending plan that reflects increased state support for the university system.
Roundup: Banking profits / Railroad rules / Mortgage rates
Holding steady: U.S. bank profits and deposits were broadly steady in the second quarter, suggesting sector turmoil earlier this year has abated, but regulators...
DOTD exploring options to lessen traffic impact during next phase of I-10 widening
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development today announced it is exploring options for the second stage of the Interstate 10 reconstruction and widening project between Interstate-110 and Acadian Thruway.
How Kim Mulkey’s new contract compares to other top women’s basketball coaches
Kim Mulkey’s new contract will make the LSU coach the highest paid women’s basketball coach in the country, USA Today Network reports.
LSU researchers building a shared statewide data storage system
LSU researchers have been awarded $500,000 by the National Science Foundation to build a shared data storage system called Tiger Den to elevate the research experience not just at LSU, but at universities across Louisiana.
Louisiana, like other Southern states, relies on outside airborne help to fight wildfires
Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain said last week he will ask the Legislature for money to buy more firefighting equipment, including a tanker airplane that...
Baton Rouge rental market begins to stabilize
After posting significant rent increases since the beginning of the pandemic, the Baton Rouge apartment market is seeing rents start to stabilize.
Roundup: Marathon refinery fire / Albertson’s deal / ‘Real Sports’ ending
Unanswered questions: The fire at the Marathon refinery in Garyville on Aug. 25 is an example of industry failing to properly communicate about an...
Next week’s TEDxBaton Rouge wants you to rethink death, AI and more
Think you know Baton Rouge? Local TEDx speakers are challenging you to think again.
TEDxBatonRouge’s inaugural event—themed “Think Again”—is set for next Thursday, Sept. 14,...
