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New owners of Mason’s Grill respect restaurant’s past but have eyes on future
After nearly 25 years, the faces behind Baton Rouge institution Mason’s Grill, Mike and Shirlee Alfandre, sold the restaurant this summer to husband and...
Even as business booms, truckers struggle with unprecedented costs
With diesel hovering near $6 a gallon or higher, topping off a 120- to 150-gallon tank can cost a trucker up to $1,000.
Capital Area United Way accepting project-based grant proposals
Capital Area United Way today announced a request for proposals for its next round of project-based grants.
Legislature’s redistricting special sessions cost taxpayers nearly $1M
Louisiana lawmakers spent nearly $1 million on the two redistricting special sessions held to redraw the state’s political boundaries, WAFB-TV reports.
Baton Rouge General close to purchasing land for potential Midway Connector
Baton Rouge General has an agreement in place to purchase land in the Baton Rouge Health District that could be the future site of the long-sought Midway Connector, BRG spokesperson Katie Johnston confirmed today.
It’s Friday, so why is no one in the office?
The pandemic has irrevocably altered the way Americans work. While changes began when lockdowns forced companies to implement remote and hybrid work schedules,
Meet the Baton Rouge residents who brought ‘Where the Crawdads Sing’ to life
Delia Owens’ 2018 novel Where the Crawdads Sing practically begged for a film adaptation from the moment Reese Witherspoon deemed it worthy of her book club
Roundup: Title IX lawsuits / Matt McMahon / Plant cleanup
More allegations: Three more women have come forward alleging in a lawsuit that three Louisiana universities and a law enforcement agency ignored protocol and...
Ward Creek widening project delayed by grant process
One year after the city-parish announced a plan to prevent flooding by widening Ward Creek at a particular choke point under a Siegen Lane overpass, visible work has yet to begin.
Louisiana climate task force eyeing billions in federal infrastructure dollars
Eyeing billions in federal infrastructure dollars, Louisiana’s Climate Initiatives Task Force is evaluating several ongoing projects including a transition to hydrogen energy and building...
Property owner fears new Murphy’s bar will be step back for North Gate neighborhood
Brian Anderson, a Metairie architect who owns three residential buildings on West Chimes Street
Barracuda Taco coming to Baton Rouge this fall
New Orleans restaurant Barracuda Taco will open a location on the corner of Government Street and St. Rose Avenue, near Baton Rouge High School.
Baton Rouge Metro able to escape rash of delays plaguing airline industry
Although flight delays across the U.S. and internationally have been staggering of late—with Forbes recently reporting there have been as many as 10,000 in recent days—Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport has not suffered any impacts
Martin Wine Cellar expands offerings with deli sandwiches, salads
For years, Martin Wine Cellar’s New Orleans and Metairie locations have been known not just for their interesting wines, but also as great spots...
Shaw Center water leak temporarily closes LSU Museum of Art, Tsunami Sushi
A water leak on the top level of the Shaw Center for the Arts earlier this week forced Tsunami Sushi and the LSU Museum of Art to close Wednesday, WBRZ-TV reports.
Louisiana’s congressional incumbents head into qualifying flush with cash
Louisiana's six incumbent U.S. representatives are going into qualifying next week with millions of campaign dollars in the bank and a district map that...
Roundup: LSU No. 7 jersey / Karen Carter Peterson / Construction costs
Kayshon Boutte: All-America wide receiver Kayshon Boutte is set to wear LSU football’s legendary No 7 jersey this fall, Sports Illustrated reports. The No....
CNBC ranks Louisiana as 48th best state for business
Louisiana came in at No. 48 in CNBC’s annual Top States for Business ranking, beating out just Alaska and Mississippi.
CNBC ranked states based on...
Nursing home industry response to pandemic, Hurricane Ida fuels changes
Louisiana’s nursing home industry found itself reeling from a series of unfortunate and catastrophic events the last couple of years.
New Salad Station planned for Gonzales
A new Salad Station franchise is slated to open in Prairieville within the next 12 months, according to a press release celebrating the brand’s 10-year anniversary.
