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Where did all the supervisors go?
Frontline supervisor roles—once a crucial rung on the career ladder for working-class employees—are quietly disappearing across the U.S. economy, The Washington Post writes.
New analysis...
Crowley-based bank acquires property for a Baton Rouge flagship location
First National Bank of Louisiana has purchased property on Perkins Road for a planned flagship location in Baton Rouge.
The bank acquired 2.9 acres divided...
Roundup: Steve Scalise / Wendy’s changes course / Mardi Gras parades
Not ready to endorse: U.S. House Majority Leader Steve Scalise says he will not endorse candidates yet in Louisiana’s U.S. Senate or 5th Congressional...
What to know about Trump’s repeal of the EPA’s landmark climate finding
President Donald Trump has repealed the Environmental Protection Agency’s long-standing “endangerment finding,” eliminating the legal foundation for federal regulations targeting greenhouse gas emissions, the...
CLM Equipment eyes growth with Port Allen expansion
Broussard-based CLM Equipment is planting its flag in the Baton Rouge market as the family-owned heavy equipment dealer celebrates 60 years in business.
The company...
Louisiana initial unemployment claims tick up
Initial unemployment claims 02/07/26
How providing a human touch online can pay dividends
Customers trust digital platforms more—and are more likely to follow through on decisions—when they know a real person is available to help, even if...
The most important executive skill to convey during an interview
In today’s volatile job market, senior leaders are increasingly being evaluated not just on past performance, but on how well they adapt to change.
The...
Roundup: Home sales / Financial stress spreading / Bank CEO pay
Steep drop: U.S. existing-home sales fell a sharper-than-expected 8.4% in January, prompting real estate agents to warn of a “new housing crisis.” High prices,...
Lee Mallett named chair of LSU Board of Supervisors
Gov. Jeff Landry announced Thursday the appointment of Lee Mallett as the new chair of the LSU Board of Supervisors.
Landry shared the news in...
What 2025’s most expensive home sales reveal about the local high-end market
The Capital Region’s luxury housing market is still moving—but more cautiously than in recent years, Business Report writes in its latest issue.
The most expensive...
Carbon capture boom puts Louisiana at center of safety, oversight debate
Louisiana is poised to become the national epicenter of carbon capture and sequestration, with at least 65 proposed projects—more than any other state—raising alarms...
LSU athletics ends the 2025 fiscal year with a narrow surplus
A recent audit shows that LSU athletics operated with a surplus in the 2025 fiscal year, ending a streak of two consecutive years of...
Roundup: Health insurance costs / Baker Hughes / Harbour Energy
Louisiana hit hard: Louisiana families spend a larger share of their income on health insurance than anywhere else in the country, according to a...
How three partners grew Baton Rouge’s ITinspired through culture and trust
Founded in 2013 out of shared frustration with traditional workplace culture, Baton Rouge–based ITinspired has built a fast-growing managed services firm by putting people...
Franchise owners push back on McDonald’s value pricing
McDonald’s push to reclaim value-conscious consumers is paying dividends at the register—but it’s also exposing fault lines with some franchise owners, CNBC writes.
The fast-food...
The strange saga of Louisiana’s missing cypress treasure
A long-missing piece of Louisiana history has sparked a growing tug-of-war over where it belongs—if it’s ever found, Louisiana Illuminator writes.
An ancient 20-foot cypress...
Meet David Bellar, FranU’s new president
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University’s new president, David Bellar, is set to be inaugurated March 26.
Daily Report sat down with Bellar to discuss...
Area’s first community lighthouse disaster response hub is ready to roll
Construction on Baton Rouge's first community lighthouse solar and battery microgrid wrapped up recently and was marked with a ribbon-cutting Tuesday at the International...
This Baton Rouge wealth management firm is doubling its office footprint
Highland Wealth, the Baton Rouge wealth management firm, on Tuesday announced plans for a major office expansion that will double its physical footprint.
The expansion...
