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What to know about BBQGuys’ latest acquisition
BBQGuys, a Baton Rouge–founded e-commerce retailer specializing in outdoor living products, has acquired Mont Alpi, a manufacturer of modular outdoor kitchen islands and grills,...
Roundup: US household incomes / Jamie Dimon / Microsoft workers
Little growth: The income for the typical U.S. household barely rose last year and essentially matched its 2019 peak, the Census Bureau said Tuesday,...
Meet the retired accountant who joined The Golden Band from Tiger Land
For decades, Kent Broussard had dreamed about joining LSU’s marching band.
But, as dreams far too often go, it fell to the wayside. That is,...
Upon further review: Last year’s labor market was weaker than reported
The U.S. job market was much weaker in 2024 and early this year than originally reported, adding to concerns about the health of the...
New chief efficiency officer role is ‘budget neutral,’ city-parish says
Charlie Davis, who has served as Mayor Sid Edwards’ interim chief administrative officer since the mayor assumed office in January, is transitioning into the...
Employers brace for biggest health care cost surge in 15 years
U.S. employers are preparing for the sharpest jump in workplace health care costs since 2010, with multiple surveys warning of a nearly 9% average...
Roundup: Oldest local Republican / Wood markets / Boosting LNG exports
Honored for 67 years: Rev. Tommy French, 95―the longest serving member of the Executive Committee of the Republican Party of East Baton Rouge Parish―will...
Climate disasters are driving home insurance to record highs
The cost of insuring U.S. homes has surged to a record high, driven by climate-related disasters and shifting market dynamics, Bloomberg writes.Â
Average annual property...
Circa 1857 hopes to mix cocktails with antiques
The owners of Circa 1857 are planning to add a new twist to their popular Mid City art and antiques destination.
Co-owner Garrett Kemp says...
Our Lady of the Lake plans $5M overnight unit in Livingston Parish
Our Lady of the Lake is planning to build a new overnight unit at its Livingston Parish campus, a project that promises to bring...
Oil execs cash in on Trump’s energy agenda
Oil executives are reveling in Donald Trump’s return to the White House, where they now enjoy unprecedented access and sweeping policy wins, The Wall...
These homebuilders have purchased lots in the Atwater development
Homebuilders DSLD and Manuel Builders have purchased lots in two residential communities in the Atwater Development in South Baton Rouge.
DSLD, represented by Brian Cohn,...
Initial unemployment claims in Louisiana inch higher
Initial unemployment claims 8/30 by Holly Duchmann
Continued unemployment claims 8/30 by Holly Duchmann
Ethics board fines Landry $900 for flights to Hawaii
Gov. Jeff Landry has admitted to failing to report 19 instances of free travel he accepted as attorney general and governor, worth more than...
Raising Cane’s stakes a claim in the UK fried chicken race
Baton Rouge’s Raising Cane’s is set to expand into the United Kingdom with its first-ever restaurant, launching in late 2026. The flagship location will...
How Ingrid Williams turned passion into profit behind the lens
It was on a work trip to Nova Scotia that Ingrid Williams bought a camera and started snapping pictures for the first time since...
Roundup: Tailgating tips / Mortgage rate drop / OPEC+ meeting
Geaux Tigers: Heading to campus this weekend? Expect new traffic routes and tailgating rules. With more than 170,000 fans expected in and around Tiger...
Meet the Capital Region 500: E.J. Kuiper
E.J. Kuiper started his career as a physical therapist before becoming a hospital executive as a result of his frustration with his hospital’s leadership....
Businesses could be in line for billions in refunds, pending a court ruling
American businesses could be in line for tens of billions in tariff refunds after a federal appeals court ruled that former President Donald Trump...
See the 16 Baton Rouge firms that made both the LSU 100 and Roaring...
Fifty-two Baton Rouge companies have earned spots on this year’s LSU 100 Fastest Growing Tiger Businesses list.
The LSU 100 is a competitive program that...
