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Surge in household wealth fueling US economic growth
The net worth of the typical U.S. household grew at the fastest pace in more than three decades from 2020 through 2022, according to...
Gov. Edwards announces $500 million energy resilience program
Gov. John Bel Edwards announced a $500 million program to establish energy hubs for communities during times of natural disasters.
NFIB hopeful for further income tax cuts under new governor, legislature
Governor-elect Jeff Landry had a 100% voting record with the National Federation of Independent Business when he was in Congress, says Dawn Starns McVea, who leads NFIB’s Louisiana chapter.
Florida businessman buys former McDonald’s food distribution center
Ryan Jumonville, a Florida businessman with Baton Rouge ties, has purchased the former McDonald’s food distribution center on Choctaw Drive, according to records filed this week with the East Baton Rouge Parish Clerk of Court.
Roundup: Junior League’s Hollydays / Home buying / Amazon drones
Holiday shopping: The Junior League of Baton Rouge is hosting its 40th annual Hollydays shopping event at the Raising Cane’s River Center starting today...
Each Louisiana resident owes $18,900 to cover state’s debts
According to a new report, Louisianans might need to dig deeper into their couch cushions to fund their share of the state's debt.
According to...
Entergy Louisiana wants to hike customer utility bills again
Entergy Louisiana wants to again raise prices on its customers, and state utility regulators are expected to discuss the proposed rate hike today.
This Baton Rouge firm will decommission a nuclear reactor in Alaska
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has awarded Baton Rouge-based environmental solutions firm Aptim a contract to decommission and dismantle the reactor facility located...
Better Business Event Series: The story of your brand, sponsored by Better Business Bureau
The Better Business Bureau of South-Central Louisiana is excited to announce the launch of its event series Better Business, premiering Oct. 24 at the...
Health Tip of the Week, sponsored by Baton Rouge General: More women under 50...
New data shows that certain kinds of cancer are being diagnosed more often in younger adults, and the increases seem to be driven by...
New Orleans architect buys historic Chimes Street building
New Orleans architect Brian Anderson has purchased the former Library Bar building on West Chimes Street with plans to renovate the property.
Employee retention starts before you make the hire
For employers, managing the employee experience is an important part of getting them to stick around, and that process should start before you even...
Roundup: BREC tree removal / Homebuilder sentiment / IRS e-filing
Clearing out: BREC on Monday announced it will be conducting several large-scale tree removals throughout the Baton Rouge park system over the next several...
BRYC expands into Iberville Parish with satellite campus
Dow Louisiana, the Iberville Parish School Board, the Baton Rouge Youth Coalition and the YMCA have teamed up to launch BRYC's first satellite campus in Addis, according to an announcement from the nonprofit.
LSU’s Angel Reese signs endorsement deal with Reebok
Star LSU basketball forward Angel Reese has a new endorsement deal with a major shoe and athletic apparel company.
Reebok announced Tuesday that it has...
The LSU AgCenter steps up its game to tackle invasive species
The LSU AgCenter is developing a new center to better understand and control invasive species as they continue to damage both the state’s economy and ecosystem.
Alford: Legislative leadership races coming into focus
After this past weekend’s primary elections, the drama and intrigue surrounding the Louisiana Legislature’s next term is dying down a bit.
Most of the membership...
BR Mattress Outlets moves Jefferson store to Highland
BR Mattress Outlet is moving to a new storefront on Highland Road near the Perkins Road intersection.
Mary Bird Perkins expands research to include phase 1 clinical trials
Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center is now enrolling patients into phase 1 clinical trials, an expansion of its services, the center announced this morning.
Incoming Louisiana insurance commissioner selects advisory council
The state’s next insurance commissioner has formed an Insurance Advisory Council “with the goal of bringing all stakeholders to the table to aggressively tackle the insurance crisis in Louisiana.”
