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Southern Marsh files yet another trademark infringement lawsuit
Southern Marsh Collection, a clothing retailer headquartered in Baton Rouge, is suing a Louisianian tied to Gonzales-based Wingman Waterfowl, also a clothing retailer, for...
BREC leadership transformation nears the finish line
The bill aimed at altering the makeup of the BREC Commission is one step away from becoming law.
House Bill 86, authored by Dixon McMakin,...
Tariff hikes on steel and aluminum kick in Wednesday
Beginning tomorrow, the U.S. will implement a 50% tariff on imported steel and aluminum, doubling the previous rate.Â
As Reuters reports, this move―announced by President...
Dixie Landin’ closes after short season
A few weeks after the announcement that Blue Bayou would not open this year, Dixie Landin’ Theme Park announced on social media Monday that...
Market shift: Goodbye cubicles, hello condos
The U.S. office market has reached a major turning point, with more space being demolished or converted than built for the first time in...
Louisiana records show this refinery spilled toxic waste for months
Atlantic Alumina, also known as Atalco, is under investigation after state and federal inspectors documented months-long toxic waste leaks from its Gramercy refinery into...
The Capital Region has a new acting US attorney
President Donald Trump has appointed Ellison Travis as the acting U.S. attorney for the Middle District of Louisiana.
The federal court district encompasses the parishes...
Roundup: Disney’s layoffs / Trucking fee debate / Saudi Arabia’s golf tourney
Let it go: Disney is laying off several hundred employees across its film and TV divisions, affecting marketing, casting and finance. The cuts are...
The importance of making employees feel noticed
Despite companies pouring billions into employee engagement, 70% of workers remain disengaged—and one reason may be that they simply don’t feel seen, Harvard Business...
Roundup: Inflation gauge / John Deere / Bishop Michael Duca
Slowing down: A key U.S. inflation gauge slowed last month as President Donald Trump’s tariffs have yet to noticeably push up prices. Spending by...
Entergy power upgrade targets Ascension Parish growth
Entergy will invest $498 million to support two unnamed industrial users at RiverPlex MegaPark in Ascension Parish, following Louisiana Public Service Commission approval, The...
This bill looks to expand use of campaign funds in Louisiana
Gov. Jeff Landry is backing legislation that would significantly expand how Louisiana politicians can spend campaign funds, including on personal expenses like home mortgages,...
Louisiana unemployment claims are risingÂ
Following national trends, unemployment claims in Louisiana saw significant increases last week.Â
There were 2,232 initial unemployment claims filed in Louisiana last week, an 11.8%...
Behavioral hospital property in Mid City changes hands
The Seaside Health System of Baton Rouge hospital property on Convention Street in Mid City has new ownership.
New Jersey investment firm The Graph Group...
Tract within Conway Development in Ascension sells for $5M
A 20-acre tract within the Conway Development has sold.
Bauerle Road Land LLC, represented by Toby Easterly, bought the land from Heritage Acquisition Company LLC...
Roundup: Employee data collection / Off the Hook / Oil inventories
Know the risks: As biometric and health-tracking technologies become more accessible, companies are increasingly collecting employees’ bodily data to boost productivity and safety. But...
Inside Mid City Mud, a new Government Street space for potters
Experienced potters can get behind custom-made wheels to create their own clay masterpieces at the new Mid City Mud, BellyFire Studios’ 24-hour membership-based workshop...
LWCC releases free hurricane guide for Louisiana businesses
Ahead of what’s expected to be another above-average hurricane season, LWCC, Louisiana’s largest workers’ compensation insurer, on Thursday released its 2025 Hurricane Preparedness Resource...
Average rate on a 30-year mortgage rises to highest level since early February
The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. rose this week to its highest level since early February, further pushing up borrowing...
Why EBR’s Head Start program is in jeopardy
East Baton Rouge Parish’s 40-year-old Head Start program could soon come to an end due to lack of federal funding, WAFB reports.
Yolana Burnett-Lankford, the...
