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See what’s replacing the former Smoothie King near LSU
The former Smoothie King drive-thru outside the LSU North Gates will reopen as a late-night calzone restaurant called D.P. Dough.
Roundup: Laurie Adams / Max Gruver / Twitter struggles
In the race: Republican Metro Council member Laurie Adams today announced her candidacy for state representative for House District 68. The seat is currently...
New downtown strategic plan likely to include safety element
Downtown’s next strategic plan is likely to include a “clean and safe” program, Downtown Development District Executive Director Whitney Hoffman Sayal says.
LSU researchers dig into the past to help stem Mississippi River Delta land loss
Research from scientists at LSU and Indiana University reveals new information about the role humans played in large-scale land loss in the Mississippi River Delta—crucial information for determining how to slow it down.
Georgia man who went missing from downtown Baton Rouge found dead
A Georgia man who disappeared during a Louisiana business trip on Feb. 23 was found dead in Baton Rouge today.
Enrollment in Capital Region trade programs dips as need grows
Enrollment for welding programs and other in-demand trades has fallen in Louisiana over the last five years even as demand for skilled workers for the industrial sector grows.
Fidelity Bank purchases property on Bluebonnet to open branch
Fidelity Bank will open its second Capital Region branch, in the unoccupied former bank building across from the Renaissance Hotel.
What’s keeping renewables from gaining a larger share in the state’s energy mix?
Louisiana gets about 4% of its energy from renewable sources, compared to 20% for the nation as a whole.
Roundup: Baton Rouge General / Airport funding / Amazon HQ
New clinic: Baton Rouge General is expanding its family medicine services in West Baton Rouge Parish with the addition of a clinic in Brusly....
Daylight saving time bill would allow Louisiana to spring forward forever
Louisiana has a law in place to make daylight saving time permanent if Congress passes the "Sunshine Protection Act" filed this week by Florida...
Justice Department to companies: Keep your messaging app records
Companies may face steeper penalties for misconduct if they lack policies regarding employees' use of personal cellphones and messaging apps, a top U.S. Justice Department official said today.
Three talking points from Louisiana gubernatorial candidates’ forum
At this early stage in the governor’s race, the four announced Republican gubernatorial candidates are hitting on similar campaign messages, though offering few specifics...
Effort needed to make Louisiana more competitive, says LABI panel
The state’s business community need to be more specific and intentional in its efforts to become more competitive.
Private equity firm acquires JM Test Systems
Chicago private equity investor Kanbrick LLC has acquired Baton Rouge-based JM Test Systems Inc., the firm announced Tuesday.
The Sno House has served its last snoball
New Orleans-style snoball stand The Sno House will not reopen, the company announced today on Facebook.
Gov. Edwards names new DOTD secretary
Gov. John Bel Edwards has named Eric Kalivoda as the new secretary of the Department of Transportation and Development, replacing the retiring Shawn Wilson.
Roundup: Kim Hunter Reed / Law firm deal / Mortgage rates
Honored by ‘Forbes’: Louisiana Commissioner of Higher Education Kim Hunter Reed was named among the Black presidents and executives of higher education on Forbes'...
Construction on renamed Northridge neighborhood near Baker expected in Q3
Developer Jeff Vallee expects construction for the first phase of the 735-lot, 186-acre Northridge neighborhood near Baker to begin in the third quarter of this year, assuming regulators approve.
Why some laid-off EA workers allege the move was retaliatory
Some of the 200 Electronic Arts video game testers laid off Tuesday from the company’s facility at LSU say it was retaliation for organizing a union.
Roundup: Adam Driver / Carbon emissions / Insurer acquired
Sci-fi flick: Star Wars star Adam Driver is filming a new movie in a familiar landscape in central Louisiana that was left devastated by...
