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2020 was a record year for entrepreneurship
While 2020 was terrible on many counts, it was a banner year for entrepreneurship, according to a new report from policy think tank Economic...
Ochsner files advance expansion notices with LED for Baton Rouge facilities
The Ochsner Clinic Foundation filed advance notices with Louisiana Economic Development regarding plans to expand several of its facilities across the state, including two in Baton Rouge.
iTA Truck Sales and Service acquires Timmons Truck Center in Baton Rouge
iTA Truck Sales and Service has acquired Timmons Truck Center in Baton Rouge, making iTA the largest International truck dealer in Louisiana.
The agreement includes...
Roundup: COVID-19 variants / BRCC vice chancellor / Reopening schools
Case counts: New, highly contagious variants of the coronavirus are a “threat” to the U.S. and could reverse the recent drop in COVID-19 cases...
GOP lawmaker: Gas tax measure offers strong ROI for infrastructure needs
Despite the pandemic-triggered hit to the state’s economy, Louisiana cannot afford to keep putting off its infrastructure problems, state Rep. Jack McFarland, R-Winnfield, said...
LSU Athletics spent $128,000 on misconduct prevention during time of allegations
LSU Athletics—using money provided by the nonprofit Tiger Athletics Foundation—spent at least $128,513 on training to prevent sexual misconduct, bullying, discrimination and other bad...
Stephen Hightower to open new restaurant in former Bistro Byronz location
Stephen Hightower is planning a new restaurant for the former Bistro Byronz space on Government Street, which was vacated in January when the longtime...
Roundup: Safe Mardi Gras / NOLA bars to shut / Coastal restoration
Warning from mayor: Mayor Sharon Weston Broome today released a statement ahead of the two main weekends of Mardi Gras celebrations urging residents to...
Lawmakers vow to scrutinize Louisiana’s voting machine search
Louisiana lawmakers intend to closely watch as the state shops for new voting machines, a vendor search that comes in the aftermath of a...
B-Unlimited opening first Baton Rouge location near Perkins Road overpass
B-Unlimited, a Fayetteville, Arkansas-based company that manufactures, distributes and retails custom apparel with collegiate themes and Greek logos, is opening a storefront on Perkins...
Louisiana sees 14.5% dip in weekly initial unemployment claims
During the week ending Jan. 30, 1,628 fewer initial unemployment claims were filed in Louisiana than the week before, according to the latest figures...
First infrastructure bill filed for Louisiana’s 2021 regular legislative session
A proposed law would dedicate the proceeds from a temporary 0.45% state sales tax to the Transportation Trust Fund for road and bridge construction.
Starting...
Smart meters coming soon to Baton Rouge downtown streets
The Broome administration has finalized plans for a new downtown parking system that will include new smart meters and kiosks on city streets as well as higher rates that could go into effect later this year.
MMR Constructors, Helix Aviation Academy join Aviation Business Park
Enplanements at the Baton Rouge Metro Airport might be down to half their 2019 levels, but airport officials say the facility’s real estate operation—namely,...
Roundup: COVID-19 hospitalizations / Mortgage rates / Opioid payout
Positive trend: The number of people hospitalized with the coronavirus in Louisiana hit its lowest point in over two months this week, WBRZ-TV reports....
Federal aid for closed entertainment venues could be a race for cash
In December, Congress created a $15 billion grant fund for clubs and performance spaces, recognizing that thousands of cultural institutions were at risk of...
Louisiana group urges ‘fair’ redistricting process, wants lawmakers to sign pledge
A group of Louisiana voting rights advocates are urging lawmakers to commit to four principles organizers say will help ensure a “fair” redistricting process,...
ExxonMobil names new manager for Baton Rouge refinery
ExxonMobil today announced it has named David Oldreive as manager of the Baton Rouge Refinery, effective at the start of this week.
Oldreive replaces Gloria...
Broome launches Safe, Hopeful Neighborhoods Engagement digital hub
Mayor Sharon Weston Broome launched the Safe, Hopeful Neighborhoods Engagement Hub on Wednesday as part of her administration’s Safe, Hopeful, Healthy Baton Rouge Initiative.
Broome...
Thomas Turner steps down from Turner Industries
Turner Industries has announced the retirement of Thomas H. Turner, its longtime CEO and the son of the company’s founder, the late Bert Turner.
His...
