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What does the ongoing drought mean for area agriculture?
As of March 15, drought has expanded across the majority, or 61% of the country, and the dry conditions are being felt in Louisiana.
Baton Rouge Court Reporters acquired by national firm
Baton Rouge Court Reporters, one of the leading court reporting firms in Louisiana, has been acquired by Houston-based U.S. Legal Support Inc.
High-ranking trooper’s refusal to answer questions in Greene case irks lawmakers
The second-in-command at Louisiana State Police declined to answer any questions from state lawmakers today about why his state-issued cell phone was turned in and later wiped clean amid the ongoing investigation into the death of motorist Ronald Greene
Roundup: Matt McMahon’s contract / Hurricane recovery aid / Real estate forecasts
LSU basketball: New LSU basketball coach Matt McMahon's contract will pay out more than $2 million per year and promises an additional season if...
After spike in tipping at start of pandemic, consumer generosity begins to wane
Consumers started tipping more during the pandemic, but that generosity may be slowing.
Local restaurants get creative with crawfish
If you want to enjoy crawfish without getting your hands dirty, Baton Rouge restaurants have you covered.
How to get employees to come back to the office
The reasons behind the Great Resignation are as varied as the movement is widespread. Yes, people want to get paid more money or they...
Seven flood zone developments go before Planning Commission tonight
Seven planned developments, all at least partially in a flood zone, will go before the Baton Rouge Planning Commission tonight. Only one has been recommended for denial by the planning staff.
Baton Rouge needs a more inclusive economy to spur job growth
While the Baton Rouge area has experienced job growth in recent years, much of it was tied to industrial construction, thanks in large part to the boost low natural gas prices gave the region’s petrochemical sector.
LSU hires Murray State’s Matt McMahon as men’s basketball coach
LSU basketball is hiring Murray State's Matt McMahon as its next coach, USA Today Network reports.
Roundup: Fed rate hikes / Tornado threat / Water Institute
Moving faster: Chair Jerome Powell said today that the Federal Reserve would raise its benchmark short-term interest rate faster than expected, and high enough...
Oil companies put more rigs back to work, but output increases little
American frackers are raising the number of drilling rigs in oil fields by more than 20%, but don’t expect a similarly sized increase in...
Rescued Revisions antique shop moves into in larger Denham Springs location
Barely into his 20s, Rivers Dupree is already expanding his antique store, Rescued Revisions, into a new, larger Denham Springs location. And he’s not done yet.
Roundup: Medical debt / SEC announcement / Angola rodeo
Credit reports: The three major credit bureaus say nearly 70% of paid medical debt, which can drag down people’s credit scores, will be removed...
Baton Rouge riverboat casino revenues up 33% from February 2021
With fewer COVID-19 restrictions and the Super Bowl-infused popularity of sports betting, Baton Rouge’s three riverboat casinos saw revenues increase by more than $5 million, or more than 33%, in February, compared to a year ago.
Roundup: PAR report / Louisiana drought / Tax refunds
State spending: The Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana has released a report detailing how plans by Gov. John Bel Edwards and lawmakers to...
Baton Rouge airport seeing surge of travelers as spring approaches
The Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport is seeing a surge in travelers as COVID-19 numbers drop and spring and summer vacations begin.
Bernhard Capital begins another round of fundraising
Bernhard Capital Partners remains on a growth trajectory and has begun raising its third fund.
Baton Rouge Community College receives anonymous $200K donation
Baton Rouge Community College said today it had received a $200,000 gift from an anonymous donor to use toward student support.
Only 24% of workers think their company cares about their well-being
In a new Gallup survey released this morning, just 24% of employees said they believe their employer cares about their well-being, down from 49% at the height of the pandemic.
