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How billions in COVID aid was stolen
The widespread fraud that occurred during the disbursement of pandemic-related financial aid came from several different avenues, and much of the theft was brazen,...
Roundup: Thunderstorm watch / PAR webinar / Career fair
Severe weather: A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for parts of the Capital Region north of the Interstate 10/12 corridor until 8 p.m....
Royal Engineers & Consultants is relocating to downtown
Royal Engineers & Consultants announced today it is relocating its Baton Rouge office to North Boulevard.
Yet-to-be-named restaurant planned for former Kalurah Street Grill location
Baton Rouge restaurateur Jordan Piazza says he has secured the former home of Kalurah Street Grill under the Perkins Road overpass for a restaurant, though he has not chosen a name or nailed down a concept.
BRAC’s legislative wrap-up highlights what it sees as wins for the Capital Region
The Baton Rouge Area Chamber released its annual legislative wrap-up, highlighting bills passed that align with the chamber’s legislative priorities.
Regulators’ proposal could push banks to further tighten credit for business owners
Business owners have already been feeling a credit crunch as banks have pulled back on lending and stiffened loan standards, particularly for their smallest...
Despite warnings of an overbuilt market, Baton Rouge’s apartment sector remains steady
Before the pandemic, apartment rental rates and occupancy levels in the Baton Rouge area were dipping, as the market absorbed a substantial amount of...
PAR, CABL lay out the good, the bad and the ugly from legislative session
Two of Louisiana’s leading nonpartisan policy organizations are praising some of the investments state lawmakers approved in the just-concluded session while criticizing how the sausage got made.
Louisiana initial unemployment claims jump 13%
The number of new unemployment insurance claims filed with the Louisiana Workforce Commission spiked 13% last week, the agency announced today.
The commission reports that...
Roundup: Netchex acquisition / LSU baseball wager / EV charging
Private equity purchase: Covington-based payroll and human resources company Netchex has been acquired by New York-based private equity firm GrowthCurve Capital, NOLA.com reports. Netchex...
EBR schools superintendent named finalist for Florida post
East Baton Rouge Parish Schools Superintendent Sito Narcisse is one of three finalists in the search for the next superintendent of schools in Broward...
Check out these June networking events you don’t want to miss
June is a busy month in Baton Rouge. From professional networking opportunities to continuing education for your career to celebrating local businesses, there’s something...
Sense of community key in luring young professionals to Baton Rouge
Jeremy Beyt has house shopped in many different cities. His appetite for innovation has often pulled him toward coastal hubs typically seen as exclusive...
Seafood restaurant, Old Scenic Highway development on Planning Commission agenda
The Planning Commission later this month will consider a rezoning application for a new seafood restaurant on Siegen Lane as well as a pair of requests involving a proposed development near Zachary.
Roundup: Governor’s remarks / River Road walking paths / Google news
Post-session statements: Gov. John Bel Edwards is holding a news conference about the legislative session roughly 30 minutes after lawmakers adjourn at 6 p.m....
Baton Rouge film producers prepare to shoot their first feature
Unoriginal Films, a local film production company founded by four LSU graduates, is gearing up to produce its first feature.
Home health provider Autumn Lake relocating its headquarters to Superior Drive
Autumn Lake LLC is relocating its headquarters to an office on Superior Drive between South Sherwood Forest Boulevard and BREC's Parklawn Park.
Baton Rouge sees another record high for jobs but housing growth lags
The Capital Region recorded 423,900 jobs in April, marking a consecutive record-high for the region, according to the monthly economic indicator report released today...
Supreme Court ruling threatens Louisiana’s congressional map
Today’s surprising U.S. Supreme Court ruling overthrowing Alabama's congressional map because it dilutes Black voting power could also erase Louisiana's congressional boundaries and require the state to add a second majority Black district.
Events center proposed for Jefferson Highway near Antioch
A new events center is planned for Jefferson Highway, near the intersection of Antioch Road.
