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Planet Fitness moving into space near future Amazon site
A Planet Fitness franchisee, Mississippi-based DKW Properties, bought the former Furniture Mart location on Airline Highway near the future home of the Amazon fulfillment center at the former Cortana Mall site.
Roundup: F. King Alexander / SBA cybersecurity program / COVID anniversary
Dropped from case: Former LSU President F. King Alexander was among those dropped as defendants from a high-profile sex discrimination case accusing numerous LSU...
New study details top three cyber threats to businesses
If you think your business is completely protected from inbound cyberthreats, think again.
As Inc. reports, a study released Wednesday from the San Diego-based CyberCatch,...
Louisianans receive more than $32M in COVID funeral aid
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has paid out tens of millions of dollars to Louisiana residents to cover the cost of funeral expenses tied...
New charter school opens at Howell Place; apartment complex in the works
Two developments, a recently opened charter school and a planned apartment complex, both totaling $125 million, are the newest tenants of Howell Place, Richard Preis’s development on Plank Road.
St. George incorporation wouldn’t require parishwide election, judge rules
An appointed judge agreed today with supporters of the incorporation of St. George that the provision of the East Baton Rouge Parish plan of...
Louisiana task force unveils three-pronged ‘net-zero’ emissions plan
Louisiana’s nearly final plan for reducing carbon emissions to “net zero” by 2050 focuses on “three pillars,” reports NOLA.com. They include a dramatic shift...
Want to know what your co-workers earn? It may get easier to find out
Pay transparency's days as a taboo subject are numbered.
Openly sharing the salaries of employees could soon become the norm at companies big and small,...
Roundup: Jazz Fest lineup / AEP transmission center / Omicron’s spread
Two-year hiatus: After a two-year hiatus brought on by the coronavirus pandemic, the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival returns this spring with headliners...
Louisiana’s Voting System Commission weighs paper ballot option
Louisiana’s Voting System Commission met Wednesday to learn about new certification standards for voting machines, part of its assigned task to upgrade the state’s outdated equipment.
The 2022 food trends to look for in Baton Rouge
The calendar has turned, the new year is unfolding and it’s time to take a look at what’ll be hot this year in Baton Rouge’s culinary scene.
Who will preside over St. George incorporation case?
Whether an appointed or elected judge will preside over the St. George incorporation trial has not yet been decided, a Louisiana Supreme Court representative says.
Roundup: U.S. Rep. Troy Carter / Winter weather / Highway deaths
Positive test: U.S. Rep. Troy Carter announced today he has tested positive for COVID-19 and is under quarantine. In a statement he said he...
Peter Sclafani expanding restaurant empire, reenergizing Juban’s
The 20-year former executive chef and co-owner of Ruffino’s Restaurant helped expand the city’s fine dining scene with a reliably robust menu that made people feel relaxed, while gently pushing their culinary sensibilities.
Treasurer John Schroder running for governor in 2023
Louisiana Treasurer John Schroder, a Republican, says he is running for governor in 2023.
LSU will serve as home for Louisiana Small Business Development Center
LSU today announced it will serve as the new host organization for the statewide network that provides training and technical support to small businesses...
Kim Mulkey talks motivation and dealing with change on and off the court
If there’s anyone who knows about motivation and confidence, it’s LSU women’s basketball head coach Kim Mulkey. At Business Report’s Power Breakfast this morning, she shared her tips and advice with leaders of the Baton Rouge business community.
Do HOAs have too much power? One state lawmaker says yes
A Northshore state lawmaker has filed legislation that he says seeks to stop homeowners’ associations from infringing on constitutional rights.
Louisiana marks 1 million COVID cases
Louisiana surpassed 1 million COVID-19 cases today, meaning that nearly one in four residents has tested positive for the virus since it arrived in...
Roundup: Mortgage rates jump / Hiring trends / Merger regulations
Reaction to Fed: The average rate on the popular 30-year fixed mortgage hit 3.7% Tuesday morning, according to Mortgage News Daily. That is the...
