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Baton Rouge steps onto the global stage for its carbon capture expertise
Baton Rouge is emerging as a key hub for research and deployment of carbon capture technology in industry.
This growing prominence was highlighted by a...
Roundup: Record LSU commencement / Emerge awards / Retail theft crackdown
Handing out diplomas: LSU awarded 1,039 degrees to graduates today, the highest-ever number of degrees awarded during summer commencement. The previous record was 969...
Check out downtown’s new pizza spot, where everything is square
Getting in and out of the few crowded places to eat before lunch break ends can be challenging. Dana Brown and Elisabeth McKinley decided...
PAR: Louisiana appeals courts refusing to cooperate with Legislature’s workload study
Four of Louisiana’s five courts of appeal—though not the one based in Baton Rouge—are refusing to participate in a study the Legislature launched to...
See the updated list of who qualified to run for state offices representing the...
Today is the last day of qualifying for election to state office this year.
Here is a non-exhaustive list of candidates who have signed up...
Companies with remote or hybrid work policies are hiring faster
Companies with remote or hybrid policies appear to be hiring people at about twice the rate of employers that mandate full-time in-office work, reports Forbes.
Roundup: Hurricane season predictions / Mortgage rates / Social Security COLA
More named storms: With peak hurricane season now underway, another group of forecasters is now saying the Atlantic is in for more storms than...
Jon Gordon: Purpose-driven goals will set you up for success
For years I chose Organic Valley milk over other brands in the supermarket. I had no idea why until I spoke at their remote headquarters surrounded by acres of farmland in the middle of Wisconsin.
More than four in 10 workers don’t use all of their paid time off
Around 46% of U.S. workers who receive paid time off don’t use all of it, according to a new Pew Research Center survey.
Metro Council approves $1M settlement with DOTD for damage from city worker accident
The Metro Council has approved a nearly $1 million settlement to the Department of Transportation and Development for a 2022 incident in which a city employee struck the Airline Highway overpass at Florida Boulevard.
Coyote Moon moves to new and larger location on Lee Drive
Spiritual boutique Coyote Moon Crystals & Gifts, which operated on Perkins Road for more than two decades, has moved into new digs on Lee Drive.
Ways to make Slack less confusing
Slack has become one of the most common workplace tools over the past few years and is one of the top four workplace collaborative...
Roundup: Election qualifying / Costly storm damages / COVID cases
Fall races: Candidates for Louisiana’s statewide and local elections continue to qualify for the fall election, with contenders registering with the Louisiana Secretary of...
See who the hosts are for Mayor Broome’s campaign fundraiser
While candidates for state office are qualifying for this year’s election, Baton Rouge Mayor Sharon Weston Broome is preparing to shore up her campaign war chest for next year.
Find out how Baton Rouge restaurants are dealing with the excessive heat
Today marks Baton Rouge’s 13th consecutive day of excessive heat warnings. High temperatures for the past week ranged anywhere from 101 to 104 degrees.
Perkins Rowe fuller than it has been in a long time, marketing manager says
Perkins Rowe is aiming to solidify itself as a lifestyle center—home to more than just shops and restaurants—as its leasing activity increases following a lull during the pandemic.
Sweet Baton Rouge founder Meredith Waguespack expands into business consulting
Baton Rouge entrepreneur Meredith Waguespack, founder of Sweet Baton Rouge, has expanded into business consulting with the creation of Nouveau Consulting.
See who has qualified so far to run for state offices representing the Capital...
Today is the first day of qualifying for election to state office this year. Candidates who have signed up as a candidate to represent...
Roundup: Mortgages / I-12 flyover ramp / Class-action suits against colleges
Lending trends: It was harder to qualify for a mortgage in July than it has been in a decade, according to the Mortgage Bankers...
What we know about the Stanford victims’ settlements
Five settlements worth about $1.6 billion against banks accused of helping to facilitate a multibillion-dollar Ponzi scheme that swindled numerous Baton Rouge investors have been approved, following a court hearing today.
