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Roundup: APEX acquisition / Airline Highway / Wall Street
Tech support: Baton Rouge APEX Technologies today announced it has closed an acquisition of Sullivan Computer Services. The acquisition provides additional technical and sales...
Newly elected Davante Lewis shares his thoughts on the PSC
On Dec. 10, political newcomer Davante Lewis was elected to represent District 3 on the Louisiana Public Service Commission, the body that regulates public...
Stories to remember from 2022: Stormwater-gate
East Baton Rouge Mayor Sharon Weston Broome proposed creating a stormwater utility for reducing flood risk and improving water quality, funded by fees meant...
LSU to launch four online cannabis certificate programs in 2023
LSU announced it will launch four online medical cannabis education certificate programs beginning in January.
Coffee shop that offers play area for children opens on Lee Drive near Highland
A Cup of Joy Eatery & PlayYard owner Gabby May hopes to bring a little joy to Baton Rouge parents with her new coffee...
Baton Rouge unemployment dips to 2.6% as state continues to see job gains
All of Louisiana’s eight metropolitan statistical areas saw a drop in their not seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in November from the month before, with...
Roundup: US population growth / Minimum wage hikes / Catholic High football
Migration: The U.S. population grew by 1.2 million people this year, with growth largely driven by international migration, and the nation now has 333.2...
Stories to remember from 2022: New faces in high places
Turner Industries Executive Chair Roland Toups took a step back from the company’s daily operations and moved into more of an advisory role. His...
Mortgage rates fall for sixth consecutive week
The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate declined for the sixth straight week, giving potential homebuyers a tiny amount of relief after rates topped out over 7% last month.
Baton Rouge retailers report strong end to holiday shopping season
Baton Rouge shop owners stayed busy through the last week before Christmas even as fears of an upcoming recession linger over the national economy.
Louisiana adds 25 HUBZones for small businesses in rural communities
The Small Business Administration and Gov. John Bel Edwards on Tuesday announced an expansion of the HUBZone program across Louisiana. The program provides small...
Legislation would ban TikTok on all state government-owned devices
Louisiana Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin and State Rep. Daryl Deshotel, R-Marksville, announced plans today to pursue legislation in 2023 to ban TikTok on all state government-owned devices.
Spanish Town’s Capitol Grocery expanding offerings under new owner
Spanish Town’s long-standing market, Capitol Grocery, has a new owner who is planning to expand the business’s offerings and host community events starting with a caroling and hot chocolate event at 6 p.m.
Roundup: Phillips 66 refinery / Rebooking flights / Netflix passwords
Acquisition: Harvest MidStream today announced it has entered into an agreement with Phillips 66 to purchase the Belle Chasse Terminal, formerly the Alliance Refinery,...
See which Baton Rouge restaurants are open on Christmas Day
Give yourself a gift this Christmas: a break. These Baton Rouge restaurants are open to serve you and your family on Christmas Day. Just be sure to make reservations ahead of time, as many popular restaurants are already booked up.
This year’s best and worst national marketing stunts
As the attention economy grows all the more crowded, companies are increasingly turning to marketing stunts to attract customers. Inc. reports.
"They're a really clever...
Baton Rouge commercial sales slow in November, but year still strong
November was one of the slowest months of 2022 for commercial real estate sales in East Baton Rouge, with 34 recorded transactions.
Louisiana receives corps approval for Mid-Barataria sediment diversion project
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers approved permits this week for the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion Project, capping off a six-year environmental review process.
Louisiana-backed coastal energy revenue boost left out of DC spending bill
A bipartisan proposal to share more offshore energy revenue with coastal states did not make it into the omnibus spending bill Congress is considering, U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy says
Roundup: CAABR over capacity / Junior League grants / Delta Wi-Fi
Fosters wanted: Companion Animal Alliance of Baton Rouge is asking for help clearing their shelter ahead of the extremely cold temperatures. The shelter is...
