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Despite GOP outcry, Cassidy ‘at peace’ with impeachment vote
Trashed on social media and censured by Louisiana Republicans, U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy described himself today as “at peace” with his vote to convict...
Liberty Bank receives $10M investment from JPMorgan Chase
As part of the firm’s recently announced commitment to advancing racial equity, JPMorgan Chase & Co. today announced it has invested $10 million in...
Oak Street Health plans Baton Rouge location as part of expansion
A network of primary care centers for Medicare recipients has plans to open a clinic in Baton Rouge as part of efforts to grow...
Natural disaster business keeps former BBQ Guys founder busy
When BBQ Guys co-founder and former owner Mike Hackley sold his company last year and announced he was starting a small business with his son and son-in-law, he might have thought it was a way to slow down.
Roundup: Linda Thomas-Greenfield / Semolina is back / Blood drive
Louisianan at UN: The Senate confirmed President Joe Biden’s choice to lead U.S. diplomacy at the United Nations today. The vote for Baker-native Linda...
Landry top fundraiser among Louisiana elected officials
Attorney General Jeff Landry was the top fundraiser among Louisiana’s elected officials in the latest annual reports documenting campaign donations and spending, followed by...
DOTD secretary gives agency a ‘B’ for winter weather response
Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development Secretary Shawn Wilson says his agency performed phenomenally with key assists from the National Guard and the State...
Metro Council to consider rezoning Cortana site for Amazon distribution center
The Metro Council is holding a special meeting Wednesday afternoon to consider rezoning the former Cortana Mall site for an Amazon regional distribution center.
Earlier...
Zippy’s location opens in LSU Student Union
The food group company that operates the restaurants on LSU’s campus opened a Zippy’s Burritos, Tacos & More in the school’s student union today.
Neal...
Area chambers back state gas tax increase while LABI, NFIB still undecided
The Southeast Super Region Committee—a partnership of economic development organizations that includes the Baton Rouge Area Chamber, Greater New Orleans Inc., and the South Louisiana Council—has come out in support of a bill that would raise the state’s gasoline tax to fund key infrastructure projects while also increasing oversight of the state transportation department.
Louisiana entrepreneurs to pitch bed-making invention on ‘Shark Tank’
Louisiana inventors Nita Gassen and Judy Schott will pitch to the panel of tough investors on ABC’s reality show Shark Tank on Friday at...
Ochsner begins construction on Gonzales health center
Ochsner Health today announced it has started construction on a new clinic at the intersection of La. 30 and South Burnside Avenue in Gonzales.
Scheduled...
Goldman Sachs survey shows 95% of business owners in South need more aid
Goldman Sachs released new national survey data today showing that the first round of PPP helped the vast majority of small businesses stay open,...
Louisiana businesses may still face higher taxes for unemployment trust fund
Louisiana hasn’t had to borrow as much money as was feared to keep the state’s unemployment benefits trust fund afloat, but employers still could...
Bernhard group, Enwave poised to share LSU energy contract
The LSU Board of Supervisors will hold a special meeting Tuesday, at which it is expected to announce that the two entities competing for a lucrative energy services deal for the main Baton Rouge campus have reached an agreement to share the contract.
Roundup: Pfizer vaccine / LSU baseball / Shots for teachers
One dose: The COVID-19 vaccine developed by Pfizer Inc. and BioNTech SE generates robust immunity after one dose and can be stored in ordinary...
Marie Constantin: Capturing litter could also reduce flooding
In a new guest opinion piece, Baton Rouge photographer Marie Constantin writes about how, when Florida officials implemented litter-catching devices in their waterways, they...
Crews working to restore water to thousands in Louisiana
Crews in Mississippi and Louisiana scrambled today to repair water main breaks and fill up tanks after freezing temperatures knocked out the water supply...
Commercial warehouse rezoning sought for 37 acres on Pecue Lane
The Planning Commission will decide Monday whether to rezone nearly 37 acres on Pecue Lane near Ward Creek for a new commercial warehouse.
Craig Corie...
Teachers among those eligible for vaccine in Louisiana starting Monday
Gov. John Bel Edwards announced today that the state is expanding the number of people eligible to get the COVID-19 vaccine starting Monday.
Teachers, school...
