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Zippy’s prepares major renovation to patio and outdoor dining space
Zippy’s Burritos, Tacos and More is currently undergoing a major renovation as the Perkins Road taqueria approaches its 22nd year in business.
BRCC hopes hiring of former high-profile LSU coaches helps bring championships
Two former LSU coaches are furthering their impact on Baton Rouge athletics through new positions at Baton Rouge Community College.
Paul Mainieri, LSU’s head baseball...
EBR set to announce ‘new funding opportunities’ for developers, contractors
East Baton Rouge’s Office of Community Development is set to announce “new funding opportunities” for developers, contractors and nonprofits to address housing quality and affordability, according to the agenda for today’s Metro Council meeting.
Will women ever achieve parity in the C-Suite? Survey says Americans are split
Despite women serving as chief executives and board members at record rates—10.6% and 30.4%, respectively—the share of women in top business positions remains well below their share of the population.
New ramen restaurant coming to Corporate Boulevard
A new ramen restaurant is planning to open on Corporate Boulevard.
Restaurateur Hui Yang plans to open Hikari Ramen Noodles in two suites of Courtside...
Should company health plans cover drugs like Ozempic for weight loss?
While many employer plans cover the headline-grabbing Ozempic and similar drugs as a diabetes treatment, just 22% of U.S. employers cover any kind of prescription drugs for weight loss—for which Ozempic and cousins Wegovy and Rybelsus are increasingly prescribed.
Roundup: City Park Lake / Emergency declaration / Mortgage demand
Building the bridge: The Department of Transportation and Development says construction crews will begin pile driving to build a temporary trestle bridge across City...
Health Tip of the Week, sponsored by Baton Rouge General: Pits on fire? Could...
Most deodorants and antiperspirants have similar active ingredients, so it’s fairly common for people to have a sensitivity to them or even experience an...
Developer seeks Metro Council approval for $35M economic development district
Developer Nitin Kamath is seeking to create an economic development district at Aztek Cove, his planned business complex along Highland Road near the Country Club of Louisiana
Roundup: Constitutional amendments / Amazon lawsuit / US home sales
Explainer: The Louisiana Constitution should have been written in pencil rather than ink. Since it was ratified in 1974, voters have approved 209 amendments....
US consumer confidence tumbles in September as recession fears resurface
The confidence of American consumers slipped this month, particularly about the future, as expectations persist that interest rates will remain elevated for an extended period.
Manship family names next CEO
Jake Manship has been appointed president and CEO of WBRZ-TV, KRGV-TV Texas and the rest of the Manship family’s business lines, WBRZ-TV reports
How carbon stored underground could find its way back into the atmosphere
Generous federal tax credits are driving the surge of carbon capture and storage projects being proposed in the U.S. But there’s a chance that carbon emissions could seep back up into the atmosphere after they are injected underground.
New data highlights Louisiana child care industry’s struggles
Louisiana’s child care industry is struggling under rising costs for food and supplies and more than two-thirds of providers are concerned about staff turnover, according to a new report from the Louisiana Policy Institute for Children.
LABI selects Will Green as its next leader
The Louisiana Association of Business and Industry has selected Will Green as its next CEO, following Stephen Waguespack’s departure to run for governor, sources tell Daily Report.
Is the old Cook Theatre in Scotlandville getting a second lease on life?
Renovations are underway at the old Cook Theatre in Scotlandville, near Southern University, reports WBRZ-TV, after some four decades of the facility sitting vacant...
Roundup: Congressional maps / Delayed economic data / UPS hiring
Latest ruling: The Supreme Court on Tuesday allowed the drawing of a new Alabama congressional map with greater representation for Black voters to proceed,...
Alford: An unpredictable secretary of state’s race?
If you’re not paying attention to the secretary of state’s race, then you’re missing out on what may be the most interesting Louisiana election of 2024.
Zydeco partners with Brass to bring hockey merch downtown
Fans of Baton Rouge Zydeco soon can shop downtown for t-shirts, jerseys and handpainted hockey pucks to show their team spirit, thanks to a partnership between the new hockey team and the gift shop Brass by Circa 1857.
Commercial Property of the Week, sponsored by Elifin Realty: Standalone owner occupant opportunity near...
Currently operating as BRECO Federal Credit Union’s headquarters, 1850 S. Sherwood Forest Blvd. is the ideal opportunity for corporate and financial institution users. The...
