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LSU’s arena project is still moving forward, though a bit slower than expected
Back in March, Daily Report reported that the potential developer of LSU’s new $400 million arena was expected to submit its development plans to...
Livingston industrial property changes hands for $1.2M
An industrial warehouse property on Eden Church Road in Walker recently changed hands.
Nethery Properties LLC paid $1.2 million for the nearly 5-acre property containing...
LSU’s Livvy Dunne makes splash with new Sports Illustrated swimsuit cover
LSU gymnast Olivia Dunne is one of four models on the cover of this year’s Sports Illustrated swimsuit edition, the magazine announced Tuesday morning.
Dunne...
Meet Meghan Parrish, a 2025 Influential Woman in Business
When Meghan Parrish was fired from her first college internship at a local advertising agency, she was devastated. It made her wonder if she...
The local impact of Trump’s AmeriCorps cuts
Late last month, AmeriCorps abruptly terminated $400 million in grant funding and placed 85% of its staff on administrative leave as part of President...
Roundup: Microsoft layoffs / Fortified roof credit / Louisiana’s fentanyl crisis
Tech evolution: Microsoft began laying off nearly 3% of its entire workforce Tuesday, its largest mass layoff in more than two years. The tech...
The latest on fluctuating egg prices
U.S. retail egg prices fell in April from the record-high prices they hit earlier this year, according to government data released Tuesday.
The average price...
The national commercial retail property market isn’t looking great this year
The retail-property market’s multiyear rebound is fizzling, buffeted by large retailer bankruptcies, shoppers pulling back and tariff turmoil that is slowing demand for store...
Roundup: Loan demand / iPhone increases / Transparent pricing
Tightening standards: Top U.S. bank lending officers said credit standards tightened over the first three months of the year, according to a report released...
Meet Michelle Hardy, a 2025 Influential Woman in Business
Michelle Hardy had zero experience in construction when she first entered the doors of Turner Industries some 13 years ago. But as Business Report...
This global venture platform is expanding into Louisiana
Global venture platform Newlab today announced its expansion into Louisiana and the creation of its newest innovation hub: Newlab New Orleans.
The platform’s mission is...
Why AARP Louisiana is pushing for this crypto fraud prevention bill
AARP Louisiana is throwing its weight behind a bill that would place stricter regulations on cryptocurrency kiosks in the state, a move the organization...
Income tax reduction and film credit repeal fails in committee
A proposal to repeal Louisiana’s motion picture production tax credit and reduce the state’s individual income tax rate failed in committee on Monday, The...
Cities are turning to stadiums to snap out of ‘downtown doom loop’
The creation of whole neighborhoods anchored by new sports stadiums or entertainment arenas is emerging as a real-estate asset class all its own, The...
Here’s a snapshot of the area commercial real estate market in April
The East Baton Rouge commercial real estate market continued its upward trend in April with an increase in sales volume for the second straight...
What to keep in mind when picking a new CEO
Corporate boards often select CEOs based on past accomplishments, but this approach can overlook how candidates would handle current and future challenges, Harvard Business...
Are Louisiana’s charter schools delivering?
Charter schools are reshaping the educational landscape in Baton Rouge—but are they truly delivering on their promise?
Today, nearly 30% of Baton Rouge’s public school...
Will Hardy: Louisiana’s clean hydrogen potential would fuel our energy dominance
This is an opinion piece by Will Hardy, the state director of Conservatives for Clean Energy Louisiana, and does not necessarily reflect the opinion...
Roundup: CFPB / Chocolate prices / Low apartment turnovers
Stepping back: The U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued a list on Friday of nearly 70 policy and regulatory guidance documents stretching back more...
Will Hardy: Louisiana’s clean hydrogen potential would fuel our energy dominance
This is an opinion piece by Will Hardy, the state director of Conservatives for Clean Energy Louisiana, and does not necessarily reflect the opinion...
