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Are Baton Rouge retail shops experiencing a holiday rush or holiday flop?
In today’s challenging economy, the costs to run locally-owned retail businesses in Baton Rouge aren’t what they once were. With rent on the rise...
A look inside the Baton Rouge nursery growing 10,000 poinsettias
Ten thousand—that’s the number of poinsettias Clegg’s Nursery grows every holiday season in its massive Greenwell Springs Road greenhouse, 225 magazine reports.
A massive undertaking,...
See the changes proposed for the Materra development near Woman’s Hospital
The Planning Commission will consider a proposed apartment community for the 100-acre Materra development near Woman’s Hospital at its monthly meeting on Monday.
The final...
What Trump says about ongoing negotiations with the dockworkers union
President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday voiced his support for the dockworkers union before their contract expires next month at Eastern and Gulf Coast ports,...
Trump is considering doubling the SALT limit
Trump’s economic advisers are considering doubling the state and local tax deduction, a popular—but expensive—tax break, Bloomberg reports.
Economist Stephen Moore, a member of President-elect...
Roundup: Police buffer challenged / Albertsons and Kroger / FAA leadership
Stay back: A federal judge in Baton Rouge heard arguments Wednesday from news organizations and the state of Louisiana on whether a new law...
This longtime family-owned jewelry shop is changing ownership
Hannon Jewelers owners Bayardo Hannon Jiron and Anabel Jiron are retiring after more than 40 years in business.
“It was very hard for me to...
What national real estate experts are predicting for the new year
The rate on the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage will average around 6.0% next year in the U.S., helping boost new housing construction and stimulating demand...
This industrial property in Livingston Parish just sold for $43.8M
A global investment firm has acquired the Epic pipe fabrication and distribution facility property in Livingston Parish.
New York-based Fortress Investment Group purchased the 70-acre...
What an appeals court in Louisiana says about Nasdaq’s diversity rules
A federal appeals court in Louisiana has ruled that Nasdaq can’t require diversity on the boards of companies that list on the exchange.
The decision...
How close is Louisiana to reaching its 2030 post-secondary goals?
The state is making progress toward its ambitious education attainment goals set in the 2019 master plan Louisiana Prospers, but there is still work...
This Baton Rouge catering company recently opened its first brick-and-mortar
Odom’s Kitchen has opened its first lunch spot and event venue.
Co-owners D’Andra and Brandon Odom opened the location on Delcourt Avenue, off Airline Highway...
A look at ExxonMobil’s ambitious goals through 2030
ExxonMobil plans to grow its earnings at a compound annual growth rate of 10% and boost spending on capital projects through 2030, The Wall...
BREC commission could get a new look after Metro Council vote
The Metro Council will vote at its meeting Wednesday night to reappoint or replace two BREC commissioners.
Jason Hughes and Collis Temple Jr. seek reappointment...
Roundup: Fiscal cliff / Ethics board / Judicial hellhole
Education shortfall: The budget for Louisiana education is facing up to $250 million in possible cuts for the 2025-2026 school year in order to...
Mayor Broome continues to seek donations following election loss
After losing her reelection bid on Saturday, Mayor Sharon Weston Broome on Sunday sent an email to her supporters asking for donations to help...
Roundup: I-12 closure / Rose Parade / Walgreens
Alternate route: All lanes of Interstate 12 eastbound will be closed overnight at the I-10/I-12 split on Saturday so crews can complete the I-10...
The SEC is concerned about private equity in accounting firms. Here’s why
A wave of midsize accounting firms has been welcoming private equity into their bloodstream. For the top accountant at the Securities and Exchange Commission,...
Jon Gordon: Communicate to build community
Did you know that communication, community and communion all share the same etymology?
It’s “communis,” which means “with, together” and “oneness, union.” My friend Erwin...
Sid Edwards: ‘Now, the work begins’
Republican Mayor-elect Sid Edwards on Tuesday met with the Chamber of Commerce of East Baton Rouge Parish to discuss his recent victory over Democratic...
