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Adams and Reese acquires Tampa law firm, expands construction practice
Through the deal, Adams and Reese’s current roster of construction attorneys will grow from 58 to 75, making it one of the largest construction practices in the country, the law firm says in its announcement.
Where to celebrate the 2022 Wearin’ of the Green Parade
Grab your green and get ready for the long-awaited return of Baton Rouge’s annual Wearin’ of the Green St. Patrick’s Day Parade. If Baton...
Louisiana seeing wave of new drilling activity
Drilling requests and rig counts are hitting new highs in the state, WBRZ-TV reports.
NFIB backs Gov. Edwards on trust fund but opposes minimum wage hike
The Louisiana chapter of the National Federation of Independent Business backs Gov. John Bel Edwards’ proposal to spend $550 million in one-time funding to shore up the unemployment insurance trust fund, director Dawn Starns McVea says.
Gov. Edwards ending COVID-19 emergency declaration
A public health emergency declaration in effect since March 2020 will end Wednesday in Louisiana, Gov. John Bel Edwards told state lawmakers in a wide-ranging speech on the first day of the 2022 regular legislative session.
California company buys Walgreens property on Airline for $6M
ExchangeRight, a California-based real estate investment firm, purchased the Walgreens at 5955 Airline Highway for $6.1 million in a deal recorded last week.
The 2.2-acre...
Audit gives Louisiana good marks on election integrity
A review of Louisiana’s election processes and procedures found that state officials largely follow practices to ensure the integrity of outcomes when voters head to the polls.
Renewable diesel plant advances to next stage in development process
Strategic Biofuels has cleared a significant hurdle in the development of its $700 million Louisiana Green Fuels renewable diesel plant near the Caldwell Parish seat of Columbia.
Roundup: Perkins Road path / Oil prices tumble / HBO merger
Design unveiling: Business owners led by Varsity Sports owner Jenni Peters will unveil the design of a safe path that links neighborhoods to the...
Cadence Bank, after BancorpSouth merger, opening branch on Corporate
Cadence Bank will open its first Baton Rouge branch after purchasing a 3.5-acre lot on Corporate Boulevard at the end of last year.
Your new furniture might not arrive until next year
According to interior designer Erin Mixson of Erin Mixson Interiors, you could likely be waiting an entire calendar year for some custom pieces—and it’s not your designer’s fault.
Mayor Broome defends retire/rehire program
Mayor Sharon Weston Broome says the city-parish retire/rehire program that allows employees to continue working while also drawing retirement benefits helps to retain qualified workers in the current tight labor market.
Roundup: ‘Bomb cyclone’ / Gasoline prices / New EPA rules
Winter storm: A powerful, late-winter storm combining rivers of moisture and frigid temperatures is expected to dump snow from the Deep South all the...
What companies learned in successfully pivoting during COVID
It's been two years since the World Health Organization declared COVID-10 a global pandemic, and since then nearly every facet of business has been upended.
Louisiana congressional delegation criticizes lack of storm relief funding
Members of Louisiana’s congressional delegation tried unsuccessfully to include more storm damage relief in the omnibus spending bill approved by Congress on Thursday, though they haven’t given up the fight, The Center Square reports.
First look: Gail’s Fine Ice Cream offers sweet taste of nostalgia
Now, Gail’s Fine Ice Cream will finally—officially—open on Monday, March 21, say owners Nick Hufft and Lon Marchand
Brandon Landry’s Supper Club restaurant opening in mid-May
Supper Club, the upscale restaurant concept from Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux CEO Brandon Landry, is scheduled to open in mid-May.
LSU, b1BANK partner on veterans’ initiative, commercial banking scholarship
LSU’s E.J. Ourso College of Business will partner with b1BANK to establish an Entrepreneurial Bootcamp for Veterans, LSU announced today.
Ascension weighs development changes before scheduled end of moratorium
Ascension Parish government will hold public meetings next week to discuss potential changes to its development code.
Edwards draws both praise and criticism after congressional map veto
Voting rights advocates have praised Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards’ decision to veto a congressional redistricting plan that didn’t create a second majority-Black district, but they've also criticized the Democratic governor for allowing legislative district maps that don’t increase minority representation to become law.
