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LSU Greek Life Director Angela Guillory retires
LSU’s Greek Life Director Angela Guillory, who kept her job through several Greek-related controversies, quietly retired this summer after 18 years at the university.
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See which LSU athletes have announced NIL deals
When the NCAA’s name, image and likeness rules were finalized in July, LSU athletes, like many of their counterparts across the country, pounced on brand deals—from Smoothie King to PSD Underwear.
The Bug Man acquires two local competitors
The Bug Man, a 43-year-old, family-owned pest control business, is expanding with the recent acquisition of two longtime, friendly competitors—Witt’s Pest Control and Chip’s Pest Control.
HNTB announces EBR Stormwater Master Plan outline
HNTB Vice President Bryan Jones and senior project manager Melissa Kennedy have been making their way around Baton Rouge events, outlining plans and updates...
One proposed project in floodplain withdrawn, another goes forward
A small but controversial townhome development on Jones Creek that was approved by the Planning Commission in July will not go forward after all.
Louisiana nursing homes await federal guidance on vaccination mandate
The new rule could have a significant impact in Louisiana, where just 48% of nursing home workers are fully vaccinated, according to the state health department.
Roundup: Virtual Facebook meetings / LSU engineering / Small business taxes
‘Metaverse’: Facebook is trying to pull in workplace users with a new virtual-reality meetings app called Horizon Workrooms. Workrooms allows users to meet remotely...
Saints alter season ticket refund policy amid pressure
Amid public and political scrutiny, the New Orleans Saints have adopted a new refund policy allowing fans to relinquish their season tickets and get their money back.
Baton Rouge new restaurant openings slowed by supply chain, labor issues
If you’ve been eagerly anticipating the openings of new spots like Spoke & Hub or Social Coffee, expect to wait a little longer.
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What caused outages during the freeze? PSC still doesn’t know
Louisiana Public Service Commissioner Dr. Craig Greene says the LPSC is working to prevent a recurrence of the widespread power outages and strife that came with the harsh winter storms that blew through the state in February.
Mary Bird Perkins announcement shocks Baton Rouge health care community
The local healthcare sector is reeling from today’s announcement that Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center is ending its affiliation with Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center and partnering with a Nashville-based network of independent oncology practices, OneOncology.
Formosa project suspended pending new federal environmental review
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will conduct a new environmental impact review of Formosa Plastics Group’s planned $9.4 billion complex in St. James Parish.
LSU gets $1.25M grant for high-tech film production program
Louisiana Economic Development is awarding LSU a $1.25 million grant over five years to launch a cutting-edge virtual production and emerging media filmmaking program.
Roundup: Vaccine mandate / YEA BR / Fed meeting
Court ruling: A federal judge on Tuesday granted a temporary restraining order against a north Louisiana medical college, restricting the school from requiring three...
Bardwell Homes buys 33 lots in Inniswylde subdivision
Baton Rouge-based Bardwell Homes purchased 33 lots in the Inniswylde subdivision off Bluebonnet Boulevard for nearly $3.8 million in a sale that closed Tuesday....
Angry parents refusing to wear masks halt BESE hearing
Louisiana's top school board cut short its meeting today to debate whether Gov. John Bel Edwards' mask mandate for schools should be challenged, after...
Metro Council to vote on Jones Creek development, Rouzan changes
A controversial townhome development on Jones Creek Road that was approved in July by the Planning Commission over the objection of neighborhood residents will come before the Metro Council Planning and Zoning Committee for a final vote Wednesday.
EBR looking to trim $1 billion-plus debt for retired employee benefits
East Baton Rouge Parish is liable for more than $1.13 billion for benefits expected to be owed to retired employees, officials say.
What constitutes a living wage for a single person in Louisiana?
A Louisiana resident needs an annual salary of about $29,250 before taxes to get by without outside help and stay above the poverty line,...
Roundup: Forte and Tablada / Pennington research / Ford shift
Ownership interest: Baton Rouge engineering firm Forte and Tablada today announced that Brad Holleman and Jordan Pearson have acquired ownership interest in the company....
