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AI talent war is driving startups to offer big salaries over long-term incentives
Startups racing to dominate artificial intelligence are rewriting the rules of compensation, offering significantly higher cash salaries to lure a limited pool of elite...
Louisiana sees slight drop in initial unemployment claims
Initial unemployment claims 03/21/26
Continued unemployment claims 03/20/26
Where art meets wellness: A Denham Springs studio taps into a growing trend
A new pottery studio in Denham Springs is blending art with wellness, offering a creative outlet designed to help people disconnect from daily stress,...
Roundup: Sora scrapped / Wildlife and Fisheries / Live Nation trial
Social media app: OpenAI is shutting down its social media app Sora, which went viral last fall as a place to share short-form videos...
State moves to crack down on mislabeling of imported seafood
Louisiana lawmakers are advancing new legislation aimed at cracking down on the mislabeling of imported seafood, a long-standing issue for the state’s commercial fishing...
As crude prices rise, shale producers may begin adding rigs
U.S. shale oil drilling could rebound in 2026 as higher crude prices—driven in part by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East—improve the outlook for...
Affordable housing construction squeezed by ‘Buy America’ requirement
It has a catchy name—Build America, Buy America—and the lauded goal of bringing manufacturing jobs back to the U.S.
But the law has spurred a...
The housing slowdown is reshaping how agents do business
The U.S. housing market is stuck in a historic slowdown, with resale activity hovering near a four-decade low even as the number of households...
Roundup: Plumbing licenses / Call center jobs / Shipping gateway
Proposed changes: A Louisiana proposal to fast-track plumbing licenses is sparking backlash from industry professionals, who warn easing training requirements could jeopardize public safety....
Books-A-Million returning to Capital Region with Siegen location
Alabama-based retailer Books-A-Million is returning to the Baton Rouge market after an eight-year absence.
The company has signed a 10-year lease to occupy the former...
Poll reveals sharp gender divide when it comes to wage fairness
Most working women in the U.S. believe they are disadvantaged when it comes to earning competitive wages, but many men have a different view,...
Why $200 oil is no longer unthinkable and what it would mean for the...
The Trump administration is evaluating worst-case scenarios for oil prices, including a potential surge to $200 per barrel, as geopolitical tensions escalate in the...
How data centers are becoming ground zero in AI policy clash
A growing bipartisan push to rein in artificial intelligence is taking aim at one of its most visible components: data centers, The Washington Post...
Roundup: TSA staffing / Postal surcharge / Meta and Google liable
Mounting strain: Airport security disruptions are escalating as TSA staffing shortages during the partial government shutdown trigger long lines nationwide. The Trump administration has...
Southern University is planning a $20M nursing school expansion
Southern University is preparing to break ground as early as May on a $20 million nursing facility that officials say will double its nursing...
Car wash founder builds on momentum with larger, customer-focused site
Local entrepreneur Melvin Hardnett is betting that a larger footprint and a more customer-focused experience will take his fast-growing car care business to the...
Rising prices at the pump reignites debate over gas tax holidays
Gas prices are climbing again nationwide, with the national average nearing $4 per gallon and analysts warning further increases could be ahead—reviving debate over...
How the rise of the ‘quietly rich’ is reshaping the US economy
America’s wealth boom isn’t just creating more billionaires—it’s fueling a fast-growing class of ultra-wealthy households that are quietly reshaping the economy, The Wall Street...
Venture Global CEO: Red tape remains top barrier to LNG expansion
Venture Global CEO Mike Sabel says regulatory complexity—not market demand—remains the biggest obstacle to expanding U.S. LNG capacity, even as Louisiana cements its role...
Roundup: March Madness / Mortgage rates / AI shopping checkout
Record ratings: The NCAA Tournament had its best first week on record, averaging 10.1 million viewers through the second round across CBS, TBS, TNT...
