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Roundup: I-12 traffic / Producer prices / Retail sales
Pallet spill: Interstate 12 eastbound was shut down near the Frost exit shortly before 6:30 a.m. today, after wooden pallets fell off of a...
How the DOE is trying to increase the battery supply as a climate solution
The U.S. Department of Energy is making a push to strengthen the country’s battery supply chain, announcing up to $3.5 billion for companies that produce batteries and the critical minerals that go into them.
Court halts rezoning for massive St. John grain elevator project
Opponents of a major industrial project in the River Parishes have scored a win in court.
A state judge on Monday ordered the St. John...
Health Tip of the Week, sponsored by Baton Rouge General: Can your acne medicine...
Research shows that an old antibiotic may work as a morning after pill to prevent sexually transmitted infections (STIs). The study found a 65%...
Planning Commission OKs FuturEBR update
The East Baton Rouge Parish Planning Commission unanimously approved the five-year update to the city-parish’s master plan, FuturEBR, Monday night.
FuturEBR covers the city of...
How is Baton Rouge preparing for a passenger train to New Orleans?
The East Baton Rouge Metro Council next week will consider authorizing an agreement with the state to subsidize its portion of the anticipated passenger rail service to New Orleans.
New Canadian pipeline could impact Louisiana refiners and terminal operators
After years of delays and cost overruns, the Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion should be completed during first quarter 2014, Hart Energy reports.
The 715-mile looping...
Roundup: Landry’s cabinet / Media layoffs / LSU police
First announcement: Gov.-elect Jeff Landry is planning to announce his first cabinet appointment during a news conference in Lafayette at 10 a.m. on Wednesday....
Interest rates have small businesses putting on the brakes
With borrowing costs double their levels from just two years ago, many small business owners are postponing hiring, large equipment purchases and expansion plans, The Wall Street Journal reports.
Is salary transparency in job postings the next best practice?
In the rapidly changing hiring world, job postings have transformed from simple listings of roles and responsibilities to comprehensive glimpses into a company’s culture...
Here’s how small business owners feel about the economy
Small business owners aren’t optimistic about the current economic environment, at least according to the National Federation of Independent Business’s October survey.
This past month’s...
Construction backlog falls sharply for US small contractors
The Associated Builders and Contractors reported Tuesday morning that its Construction Backlog Indicator decreased to 8.4 months in October, the lowest levels since early 2022.
Alford: Landry, Legislature off to an early start
We have reached mid-November during a statewide election year and we already know who will fill the roles of governor, Senate president and speaker of the House.
Roundup: Latest inflation stats / Seafood caucus / Oil demand
Slowing down: This morning’s report from the Labor Department shows that consumer prices either fell or rose only slowly across a broad range of...
Not exploring AI, digital twins or robotic technology? You might get left behind
It all began years ago, when industrial owners started digitizing their processes to gain more operational insight into their facilities.
Majority of US workers have a positive relationship with their boss
While a relatively small share of workers say they are satisfied with their pay and opportunities for promotion, most are highly satisfied with their relationship with their supervisors.
Commercial Property of the Week, sponsored by Elifin Realty: 100% occupied retail center fronting...
Now available for sale, 13386 Airline Hwy. is just north of the highly traveled Hwy. 934 intersection, which sees approximately ±20,561 vehicles per day....
NSA-backed LSU Cybersecurity Clinic supporting small business
A new clinic at LSU is helping small businesses in Louisiana protect themselves from cyberattacks.
Connector between Downtown Greenway, Government Street set to open
The connector between Baton Rouge’s Downtown Greenway and the bike lanes along Government Street has been completed.
Roundup: Thanksgiving travel / Homebuying trends / Amazon job cuts
AAA prediction: AAA's annual forecast predicts this Thanksgiving will be the third-busiest on record for travelers. AAA estimates over 55 million people will venture...
