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Clerk of court will continue recording property transfers during shutdown
Real estate brokers and closing attorneys are breathing a sigh of relief after learning this afternoon that the East Baton Rouge Parish Clerk of...
Roundup: Business resources / YMCA camps / Legal questions
Key contacts: Daily Report has put together a page of resources and contacts for local companies and employees as they work to deal with...
US oil prices plunge to lowest level since 2002
U.S. crude prices plunged to their lowest levels in 18 years, as governments tightened travel restrictions across the world and the continuing Saudi-Russian price...
Local vendors see ripple effect from wedding cancellations, postponements
The statewide ban on social gatherings of 50 or more people is pushing many brides to either cancel or postpone their weddings, depleting revenue...
Virus response: Jambalaya Shoppe partners with hotels, apartments on meals
In an effort to keep providing meals and keep her staff employed one Jambalaya Shoppe franchise owner has launched a new program to deliver meals.
Slow day for Baton Rouge restaurants as dining restrictions become effective
If the past few hours are any indication, the next month could look bleak for restaurateurs dealing with the severe restrictions put in place...
Baton Rouge criminal justice system adjusts to coronavirus spread
As state and local officials deal with the reality of the novel coronavirus outbreak, law enforcement officials in East Baton Rouge Parish are making...
Baton Rouge mayor, business leaders, working on emergency aid plan for hospitality, restaurant workers
Mayor Sharon Weston Broome called an emergency meeting this morning with local business leaders to discuss the economic impact of the coronavirus crisis on...
Check out a list of Baton Rouge restaurants now offering curbside pickup, takeout or...
As of Monday, Gov. John Bel Edwards issued a statewide order for all bars, movie theaters and casinos to close until April 13 due...
Workforce commission sees unemployment calls triple
Louisiana Workforce Commission Secretary Ava Dejoie says the agency has seen almost triple the number of calls today alone regarding unemployment insurance as workers...
Several locally owned retailers staying open for now
Though the latest set of state regulations designed to mitigate the spread of the novel coronavirus applies to bars, casinos, gyms and restaurant dining...
Roundup: Business webinar / Disaster relief / Limited dentistry
Remote work: The Baton Rouge Area Chamber will host a webinar Thursday at 11 a.m. to discuss remote work best practices for business. Hector...
Virus response: Baton Rouge caterer ready to ‘weather out the storm’
The state’s new restrictions on restaurants took effect today, but All Star Catering and Smokin Aces owner Brian Medlin says he’s prepared for just...
Museums gear for huge financial losses as facilities shut down
As they begin temporarily closing their facilities today in the wake of COVID-19, museum officials throughout Baton Rouge are preparing to grapple with impending...
Lunchtime frustrations: Waitr glitches leave area restaurants confused
Baton Rouge area restaurants already struggling amid the coronavirus spread received a Waitr-related jolt during the lunchtime rush.
Louisiana sees nation’s biggest year-over-year construction job loss in January
Louisiana lost the most construction jobs in the U.S. between January 2019 and January 2020, according to a recent report from Associated General Contractors...
State set to lose $1.5M a day from casino closures
For the first time in state history, all 20 casinos will be closed for at least two weeks, upon orders today from the Louisiana...
Some restaurants ready to embrace restrictions; others not sure it’s worth it
Numerous Baton Rouge area restaurants were preparing a response to limited service prior to the announcement from Gov. John Bel Edwards.
Roundup: We want to hear from you / BRAF relief fund / Trials delayed
Write to us: Daily Report is working hard to get information to Baton Rouge area businesses as the state and city work to combat...
Legislature to pause proceedings amid coronavirus concerns
The Louisiana Legislature will recess today amid coronavirus concerns until March 30 or March 31.
"It's the right decision," says House Speaker Pro-tem Tanner Magee,...
