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Roundup: LSU Title IX office / Stocks waver / Fullstack boot camp
First to serve: LSU today announced it has named Todd Manuel, who currently serves as director of organizational health and diversity for Entergy, as...
Job recruiters scouting potential hires from Slack networking groups
Employers are catching onto a new Slack trend: hiring workers from Slack-specific networking groups as part of the unending war for talent, Inc. reports.
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A behind-the-scenes look at the LSU Museum of Art
Local art enthusiasts are probably familiar with the LSU Museum of Art, located on the fifth floor of the Shaw Center for the Arts in downtown Baton Rouge.
‘You can either rise and shine or rise and whine,’ Jon Gordon tells forum
Jon Gordon authored the book The Power of Positive Leadership and has spoken before hundreds of organizations about the value and principles of positive leadership
Creative Bloc planning to add Nicholson Drive location
The team behind downtown’s Creative Bloc coworking space is opening a second location on Nicholson Drive called Creative Bloc @ The Field House, founder John Jackson announced Monday.
Roundup: High school internships / Economic optimism / Reelecting incumbents
Pilot program: The East Baton Rouge Parish School System is launching a new paid internship program for high school seniors in the upcoming school...
Inside the frenzied world of NIL
In the 12 months since the NCAA began allowing name, image and likeness deals for collegiate athletes, many schools have taken full advantage. However, the organization’s loose parameters have left a lot of unanswered questions.
Louisiana Legislature won’t hold override session
Despite some Louisiana Republicans hoping to overturn some of Gov. John Bel Edwards’ recent vetoes, the GOP-dominated Legislature voted not to hold an override...
FEMA expected to cover most of GOHSEP’S $1.3M lease at Bon Carré
The federal government is expected to pick up about $1 million of the $1.3 million annual cost to house some of the state’s emergency response and mitigation staff at Bon Carré Business Center, says Casey Tingle, who directs the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness.
High gasoline prices spur companies to press pedal on new perks
Rising gasoline prices are prompting more companies to offer fuel stipends, gift cards and other benefits, including continued work-from-home privileges
Developer seeks mixed-use rezoning for vacant Government Street building
The Planning Commission is scheduled to review a request to rezone 1440 Government St. from light industrial into commercial alcoholic beverage use, according to documents.
State lacks plan for surface water use; impact trickles down to Capital Region
Louisiana lawmakers should look at creating a comprehensive plan to manage and regulate surface water to sustain the resource for residents and determine how much can be sold to companies and other states, the Louisiana Legislative Auditor’s Office says.
Working from home, casual dress not helping dry cleaners
The pandemic has been a significant challenge to dry cleaning businesses like Kean’s Fine Dry Cleaning.
Roundup: I-10 widening / New sawmill / Twitter fallout
Impact of roadwork: The Federation of Greater Baton Rouge Civic Associations is hosting a meeting in the Main Library at 7 p.m. on Thursday,...
US homebuyers rushing to cancel under-contract deals
Americans are canceling deals to buy homes at the highest rate since the start of the pandemic, CNBC reports.
Hooper Pointe Apartments sells for $11.75M; El Pollo Loco changes hands
A California-based investors group has purchased Hooper Pointe Apartments near the intersection of Hooper and Plank roads for $11.75 million
McCollister: President Joe Biden has created a mess
After President Joe Biden created a mess that has driven gas prices up to record levels, he recently took a break from blaming President Vladimir Putin.
Mr. Milkshake looking to open Lafayette location
Mr. MilkShake & Espresso Bar is not your typical ice cream shop. With extravagant concoctions, owner Colin Odinet aims to provide an over-the-top milkshake experience.
Cypress Healthcare purchases office location on Jefferson Highway
Cypress Healthcare LLC this week purchased space in the Westminster Office Park on Jefferson Highway for $1.3 million, according to records filed with the East Baton Rouge Parish Clerk of Court.
What should companies tell their employees about abortion?
Louisiana now can enforce its ban on almost all abortions under a judge’s order issued today.
