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Roundup: Reggie’s Bar / Mortgage rates / Natural gas prices
Staying closed: Reggie’s Bar in Tigerland, where 19-year-old LSU student Madison Brooks was reportedly drinking before she was fatally struck by a car, is...
Does an increase in remote work decrease traffic? Maybe not, BRAC says
The share of Capital Region workers who work from home more than doubled from 2019 to 2021, according to U.S. census estimates.
State dropping lawsuits against homeowners who misspent elevation grants
The state of Louisiana is dropping lawsuits against thousands of homeowners accused of misspending grants to elevate their homes after Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.
Mary Bird Perkins’ new CEO discusses expansion and more
After working beside some of the world’s leading specialists at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Jonas Fontenot had brought his expertise back home...
Health district launching workforce development initiative
The Baton Rouge Health District today announced it is launching a workforce initiative aimed at closing the talent gap in health care.
The new workforce...
Capital Region home sales plunge in January as inventory grows
The Capital Region housing market is continuing to cool down, as closed sales dropped last month by nearly 40% compared to January 2022, reports the Greater Baton Rouge Association of Realtors.
Mike Wampold says he’s driven by opportunities as they present themselves
Local developer Mike Wampold looks at potential projects in the Baton Rouge market with an entrepreneurial perspective.
Foundation from Blue Cross sale would exceed $3B; policyholders to get payments
The foundation that would be created in the wake of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana sale would have more than $3 billion in assets, Blue Cross officials say.
With DOTD Secretary Shawn Wilson stepping down, is gubernatorial bid ahead?
Department of Transportation and Development Secretary Shawn Wilson is retiring from his position after seven years, Gov. John Bel Edwards announced this afternoon.
Roundup: I-10 crash / Casino revenue / AI survey
Ramp blocked: Law enforcement officials are working this afternoon to remove a flipped-over truck blocking an Interstate 10 on-ramp near the Mississippi River bridge,...
Tax-cut triggers leading to revenue losses spur state lawmakers to act
A set of new automatic tax cuts that Louisiana lawmakers said would occur only during an economic boom have reached two of their three...
Roundup: Federal debt limit / Energy project financing / Tax season
Warning from Yellen: Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned of a potential economic crisis if a deal isn't reached to increase the federal debt ceiling,...
Lawmaker files bill to legalize weed in Louisiana
The pace of change in Louisiana’s marijuana laws has accelerated since the state provided the first legal medical cannabis in 2019.
Bernhard Capital-backed company completes acquisition of BHI Power Delivery
United Utility Services, founded in 2018 by Bernhard Capital Partners, completed its acquisition of BHI Power Delivery, the company announced Monday.
Biden administration to sell oil leases in Gulf while nurturing wind industry there
The U.S. government is moving urgently to nurture new offshore wind and carbon capture and storage industries despite some economic hurdles, World Oil reports.
L’Auberge sportsbook sees brisk Super Bowl business even without Joe Burrow
Last year, the Super Bowl participation of Joe Burrow and several other prominent former LSU players helped boost business for Baton Rouge’s first legal sportsbook at L’Auberge Casino & Hotel.
Business optimism rises but remains historically low
Business optimism increased in January, though it is still lower than average—and many small business owners surveyed are still concerned about inflation and having...
Check out these upcoming events in Baton Rouge
There’s always a lot going on in the Capital Region, here’s the upcoming events to keep an eye out for:
How does a Baton...
Pet-friendly bar Pelican to Mars makes long-awaited opening in Mid City
Pelican to Mars, a pet-friendly bar in the works since 2019, held a soft opening this past weekend ahead of a grand opening party planned for the last weekend of February.
Metro Council weighs $1.17M settlement in Alton Sterling protest lawsuit
The Metro Council is holding a special meeting on Wednesday to consider a $1.17 million settlement of a lawsuit related to the protests following the death of Alton Sterling in 2016.
