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Sorrento-based firm buys 255 acres along the Comite River
A Sorrento company bought 255 acres in East Baton Rouge and East Feliciana parishes, in a deal filed with the Clerk of Court Friday afternoon.
This business insurance niche is gaining traction as weather becomes unpredictable
As weather grows hotter, wetter and stormier—and insurance becomes harder to come by—an increasing number of businesses are warming up to an esoteric tool...
CABL says key indicators provide election-year ‘wake-up call’ for Louisiana
The Council for a Better Louisiana has released a new online resource describing 35 indicators of the state’s well-being.
Other places have better power grid technology. Here’s why we lag behind
Of the many challenges confronting the nation’s aging, straining electric grid, the need for a lot of new transmission capacity is among the most...
East Baton Rouge parish sees some of the largest wage increases in the state
East Baton Rouge Parish saw the second largest average wage increase in Louisiana from the beginning of 2022 to the beginning of 2023,according to...
Local water companies urge customers to conserve amid sweltering heat
Capital Region water companies are urging their customers to limit their water usage amid the continuing extreme heat and drought, which is causing unprecedented...
Roundup: ‘Weekend of Prayer’ / Federal Reserve’s plans / Auto workers’ strike
Declaration: Amid record-high temperatures, historic drought conditions, and wildfires raging across Louisiana, Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin has declared Saturday, Aug. 26 and Sunday,...
Why the 2023 LSU football team is reminiscent of the 2019 Tigers
But while delving into the makeup of LSU’s 2023 roster, 225’s Mark Clements noticed several stark similarities to the 2019 national title-winning Tigers, from coaching consistency to a grad-transfer quarterback.
How U.S. Rep. Garret Graves wants to preserve historic stadiums like Death Valley
LSU’s Tiger Stadium has gained a powerful protector with the launch of a congressional caucus dedicated to preserving historic college football venues.
Both energy interests and environmentalists fight Biden oil lease plan
The Biden administration's plan to protect an endangered species of whale by scaling back an auction of oil and gas drilling leases in the...
Following Los Alamos deal, Aptim ranks among best at environmental and nuclear management
Just a week after Aptim secured a contract to deactivate a nuclear facility in Los Alamos, New Mexico, the firm has ranked among the nation’s best companies for environmental and nuclear management.
Matherne family sells land along Siegen
The Matherne family has sold a tract of land along Siegen Lane to a group operating a specialized therapy clinic on the property.
Still blocking compensation for fraud victims, Allen Stanford seeks early release
Allen Stanford, who was convicted of leading a multibillion-dollar Ponzi scheme that ensnared numerous Capital Region investors, is seeking early release from what is effectively a life sentence.
Pregnant workers have new protections: Here’s what to expect when expecting
Almost two months after workplace accommodations for pregnant workers became law, the rules surrounding what employers can and cannot do have yet to be finalized—but that doesn’t mean the protections are not in place.
Roundup: US pending home sales / LSU Law event / New COVID vaccines
Highest this year: July pending home sales rose 0.7% from a month earlier to the highest level since the start of the year on...
The LSU football shuttle service is back
The Capital Area Transit System today announced it will again offer shuttles to all seven LSU home games, leaving from two locations downtown and from L’Auberge Casino and Hotel.
Mobile pub business adds LSU tailgate and Halloween offerings
As it rounds out its second year operating in Baton Rouge, the mobile bar company Pedal Pub is expanding its offerings this fall with two new tours beyond their usual downtown routes. These are centered around LSU tailgating and 13th Gate Haunted House.
Prominent Ascension Parish businessmen in another legal dispute with ExxonMobil company
A company affiliated with ExxonMobil says two prominent Ascension Parish businessmen are responsible for dredging that threatens company pipelines.
Roundup: FEMA fire aid / Rising mortgage rates / T-Mobil layoffs
Wildfire grants: FEMA has approved Louisiana’s request for a Fire Management Assistance Grant declaration to help with wildfire fighting efforts for the Tiger Island...
Offshore orphaned well proposal has small drilling companies crying foul
A proposed regulation that attempts to prevent orphaned oil and gas wells in the Gulf of Mexico has prompted complaints from small drilling companies that say the rule unfairly hamstrings their ability to compete with major corporations.
