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90% of US counties dealt with weather disaster in last decade
Ninety percent of US counties suffered a weather disaster between 2011 and 2021, according to a report published today.
Some endured as many as 12...
U.S. Sen. Cassidy will announce this week whether he’ll run for governor
U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy, a Baton Rouge Republican, says he has decided whether he will run for governor and will announce his decision later this week.
Business group sues over new corporate ownership database
A small business lobbying group filed suit Tuesday to block the Treasury Department's upcoming requirement that tens of millions of small businesses register with...
Couple purchase Jasper Avenue apartment building
The Texas owners of a Jasper Avenue apartment building have sold the property to a Baton Rouge couple for $240,000,
Roundup: Baton Rouge General / Cajun Ready Mix rebrand / Live music grant
CMO: Baton Rouge General today announced that, after a national search, it has named Dr. William “Keith” Kellum, its chief medical officer. Board-certified in...
MasteryPrep acquired by education investing firm
Baton Rouge-based education tech startup MasteryPrep was acquired this week by investing firm Achieve Partners for an undisclosed amount.
Louisiana Workforce Commission promoting apprenticeships this week
This is National Apprenticeship Week, and the Louisiana Workforce Commission is taking part in a series of events to promote workforce programs.
The eighth annual...
Forte and Tablada creates virtual tour of recently discovered shipwreck
Baton Rouge engineering firm Forte & Tablada has created a virtual tour of the century-old Brookhill Ferry shipwreck, which was recently discovered due to...
Baton Rouge firm seeking $15B for ‘net-zero LNG’ project
Baton Rouge-based G2 Net-Zero is seeking $15 billion for a project to produce liquefied natural gas while capturing the emissions, says Chas Roemer, who chairs the company.
Clearing begins for 75-home Silverside Cove subdivision on Staring Lane
Land is being cleared on Staring Lane to make way for the new Silverside Cove subdivision.
Roundup: UVA shooting / Fed rate hikes / LSU kickoff time
BR native: Former University Lab High School football player Mike Hollins is reportedly one of the five victims shot Sunday night at the University...
Amazon to cut workforce by 10,000; impact on Baton Rouge facility not known
Amazon is planning to lay off roughly 10,000 people in corporate and technology roles as soon as this week, The New York Times reports.
The...
LSU Press has left a global footprint on fiction and poetry
While LSU has been featured in many books and is the alma mater of notable authors like political consultant James Carville; Pinkie Gordon Lane,...
Ochsner acquires hospital physician group Impact Network
Ochsner Heath’s Baton Rouge outfit today announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire Impact Network, a critical care, intensivist and hospital medicine...
Businesses still chasing COVID tax breaks as IRS gears up for audits
A temporary tax break for small businesses has spawned a cottage industry of advisory firms tapping into federal COVID-19 aid, raising alarms at the...
See which chemical companies earned ‘Best in Louisiana’ awards for safety
The Louisiana Chemical Association LCA has announced its annual “Best in Louisiana” SAFE awards recipients, reports L’Observateur. Recipients are recognized for their outstanding commitment...
East Baton Rouge Parish district court struggling to cover public defender costs
Eleven of Louisiana’s 41 public defender offices did not bring in enough money to cover their costs during the 2020-2021 state budget cycle, providing...
Roundup: Dec. 10 election / Basin bridge traffic / Student loan forgiveness
More amendments: Voters' minds may still be muddled from deciphering proposed amendments to the Louisiana Constitution in the Nov. 8 election, but they have...
Former CEO’s advice to small businesses: Anticipate surprises
Lloyd Blankfein has some evergreen advice for small businesses looking to hedge against economic headwinds: protect your downside risks.
The former Goldman Sachs CEO says...
Legislators say water, sewer funding aimed too heavily toward Northshore
Louisiana lawmakers put off a vote on funding 100 water and sewer projects worth $406.4 million Thursday after legislators raised concerns that too much...
