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Chevron sees AI-driven electricity demand as a new frontier
Chevron plans to grow oil and gas production by up to 3% annually through 2030 while cautiously moving into the power sector, The Wall...
Roundup: Last penny minted / Atlanta Fed president / Fortified roofs
One-cent demise: The U.S. Mint in Philadelphia on Wednesday pressed its last penny, marking the latest step in the 1-cent coin’s demise. President Donald...
How did Louisiana do on its infrastructure report card?
Louisiana’s infrastructure is graded at a “C-“ in a new report from the American Society of Civil Engineers, up from the “D” it received...
This College Drive apartment complex near Corporate just sold
An Atlanta-based real estate firm has purchased the Fairway View Apartments on College Drive.
Audubon acquired the complex, located near Corporate Boulevard, through one of...
What to know about the wide-ranging lawsuit against Smitty’s Supply
Louisiana and federal regulators have filed a sweeping lawsuit against Smitty’s Supply Inc., seeking potentially more than $1 billion in fines and penalties tied...
Two major concerts could be coming to Tiger Stadium next spring
An unnamed promoter wants to bring two major live music events to LSU’s Tiger Stadium—but the deal appears contingent on the Metro Council approving...
Louisiana petrochemical leaders see growth on the horizon
Louisiana’s petrochemical industry is entering a period of cautious optimism, with executives pointing to strong local assets but also ongoing challenges in policy and...
Roundup: Small business optimism / College enrollment / Denham Springs
Slipping: U.S. small business optimism dipped in October as profits and sales weakened amid higher material costs, labor shortages and the ongoing government shutdown,...
Shell appealing arbitration loss against Venture Global over LNG contracts
Shell has filed an appeal in New York Supreme Court to overturn its arbitration loss against U.S. liquefied natural gas producer Venture Global, Reuters...
A 50-year mortgage? White House says it could help buyers
The White House says it is considering backing a 50-year mortgage to help alleviate the home affordability crisis in the country. But the announcement...
‘A great deal at risk’: Economist Loren Scott talks Trump tariffs
When asked about President Donald Trump’s tariff strategy, economist Loren Scott doesn’t mince words.
“You’d be hard pressed to find any economist who thinks tariffs...
Louisiana’s next frontier: Ascension’s 17,000-acre RiverPlex MegaPark
The sprawling 17,000-acre RiverPlex MegaPark on the west bank of the Mississippi River in Ascension Parish was only a glimmer of a concept nearly...
Venture Global lands 20-year LNG deal with Spain’s Naturgy
Venture Global has signed a major long-term LNG supply agreement with a Spanish group, Bloomberg reports.
The agreement calls for Spain’s Naturgy Energy Group to...
The Emerge Center is on the hunt for its next CEO
The Emerge Center, a Baton Rouge nonprofit that caters to children with autism and other communication challenges, last week announced that the search for...
Roundup: Veterans Day / Central Mayor Wade Evans / Air traffic controllers
Holiday closure: City-parish offices will be closed Tuesday for Veterans Day. Emergency services and residential garbage collection will continue, and the North Landfill will...
What the reduction in flights serving major US airports has meant for BTR
The Federal Aviation Administration’s mandate to reduce flights nationwide has resulted in an average of one to two cancellations per day at Baton Rouge...
Customers may soon see their premium credit cards rejected by merchants
Premium cardholders could soon face a rude awakening at the register, The Wall Street Journal writes.
A major settlement between Visa, Mastercard and merchants breaks...
This Perkins Road restaurant is closing after eight years
Southfin Southern Poké, Baton Rouge’s first poké restaurant, is serving its final bowls today.
The Perkins Road shop announced on Facebook Friday morning that Nov....
Louisiana initial unemployment claims show little fluctuation
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Zachary retail center acquired by Missouri private equity firm
A St. Louis-based private equity real estate firm has purchased a Walmart shadow retail center in Zachary.
Midwest Retail Properties, also known as MRP Capital...
