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Cyber insurance costs rising rapidly as attacks increase
The cost of cyber insurance is rising rapidly with no signs of slowing down, industry surveys show.
Roundup: Fed inflation survey / Redistricting / Manufacturing growth
Uncertainty persists: Many parts of the country were hit by supply chain disruptions and labor shortages in November, the Federal Reserve reported today. In...
225GIVES raises $2.25M for local nonprofits
225GIVES, presented by Capital Area United Way, raised more than $2.25 million from nearly 6,800 donors on Tuesday.
Land near Amazon Cortana site sold to car wash company
Geaux Clean Car Wash purchased a 1.32-acre lot for an undisclosed amount at Cortana Place, adjacent to the Cortana Walmart and planned Amazon fulfillment center, Elifin Realty announced today.
Paul Arrigo retiring from Visit Baton Rouge in September
Nearly 20 years after assuming the role of president and CEO of Visit Baton Rouge, Paul Arrigo has announced his plans to retire in September 2022.
‘225’s December issue is on newsstands now
Zip lining, dinosaurs, holiday lights, brewery tours and berry picking. For the December cover story, the 225 team compiled 12 reasons to start planning your 2022 calendar now.
With judge retiring, St. George lawsuit may be heard by appointed commissioner
The district court hearing a lawsuit challenging the incorporation of St. George in East Baton Rouge Parish may appoint an independent commissioner to fill in for the current judge who is retiring from the bench, the plaintiffs’ attorney says.
BRCC impacts region to the tune of $300M, study finds
Baton Rouge Community College released an economic impact study today detailing the impact the college has on the regional economy.
LSU team advances to national accounting competition
A team of six LSU business students is competing in Deloitte’s national 2022 Audit Innovation Campus Challenge, marking the fourth time a team of Tigers has been selected for the accounting competition.
Roundup: River Center goes cashless / Insurance lawsuit / Consumer confidence drops
Digital only: As part of an effort to improve the guest experience and reduce lines, the Raising Cane’s River Center today announced it will...
LSU, Brian Kelly agree to 10-year contract worth at least $95M
LSU formally announced the hiring of Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly today and said they have agreed to a 10-year contract worth $95 million plus incentives.
Where and when to find holiday pop-ups and makers markets in Baton Rouge
Local markets make holiday shopping more fun. With makers, creators and bakers, you’re sure to find something unique and special for everyone on your...
What’s next for the Varsity Theatre?
The Varsity Theatre was forced to close in April 2020 because of COVID-19 restrictions and since then the iconic Baton Rouge venue has had a hard time reopening fully, mostly due to staffing shortages.
Jos. A. Bank in Mall of Louisiana closes
The Jos. A Bank men’s clothing store formerly located at the Mall of Louisiana in Baton Rouge has closed.
Pandemic inspires burst in entrepreneurship across US
The pandemic has unleashed a historic burst in entrepreneurship and self-employment, The Wall Street Journal reports.
Hundreds of thousands of Americans are striking out on...
What’s the deal with the omicron variant, and will it impact Louisiana?
Louisiana's top public health officer says the omicron variant of COVID-19 is cause for concern depending on how contagious it is, while the World...
Roundup: Cyber Monday sales / Sports betting / Oil field tank batteries
Spending projections: Consumers are expected to spend between $10.2 billion and $11.3 billion today, making it once again the biggest online shopping day of...
PAR names longtime AP reporter as research director
The Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana today announced that Associated Press correspondent Melinda Deslatte will become the nonprofit’s research director in January.
Dividing lines emerge in Louisiana redistricting
The Louisiana Legislature’s “roadshow” to hear from the public about the redrawing of the state’s political maps is halfway done, and already the hearings have offered a glimpse of how personal and heated the redistricting work will be in the February special session.
What are the hottest residential areas in Baton Rouge?
The residential real estate market in Baton Rouge and across the country picked up in early summer, but some areas of Baton Rouge sold more homes than others.
