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What’s the latest on the update to FuturEBR?
City-parish planning staff will update the planning commission on how work is progressing on revising FuturEBR, the city-parish’s comprehensive master plan.
Roundup: Inflation rises / Unemployment jumps / Louisiana fisheries
Report mixed: Inflation in the U.S. edged up in July after 12 straight months of declines, according to the latest federal report. But excluding...
Solar panel manufacturer planning $1B facility in Acadiana
First Solar, the largest solar energy manufacturer in the Western Hemisphere, today announced it has selected Acadiana Regional Airport as the site of its fifth U.S. manufacturing facility.
Controversial $3B Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion project breaks ground
A $3 billion attempt to mimic Mother Nature is beginning in south Louisiana today.
Massive gates will be incorporated into a section of a flood...
Commit to a culture of personal growth, sponsored by Career Competitor
Personal development does not work unless it's a priority. Every individual must make this decision, but organizations also have the privilege of investing in...
Coyote Moon moves to new and larger location on Lee Drive
Spiritual boutique Coyote Moon Crystals & Gifts, which operated on Perkins Road for more than two decades, has moved into new digs on Lee Drive.
Ways to make Slack less confusing
Slack has become one of the most common workplace tools over the past few years and is one of the top four workplace collaborative...
Roundup: Election qualifying / Costly storm damages / COVID cases
Fall races: Candidates for Louisiana’s statewide and local elections continue to qualify for the fall election, with contenders registering with the Louisiana Secretary of...
SBA expands disaster relief loan program
The Small Business Administration announced this month a slate of enhancements to its disaster relief loan program. Collectively, the changes could help bolster its support of small businesses recovering from hurricanes, wildfires, floods, earthquakes and other natural disasters, Inc. reports.
Find out how Baton Rouge restaurants are dealing with the excessive heat
Today marks Baton Rouge’s 13th consecutive day of excessive heat warnings. High temperatures for the past week ranged anywhere from 101 to 104 degrees.
Perkins Rowe fuller than it has been in a long time, marketing manager says
Perkins Rowe is aiming to solidify itself as a lifestyle center—home to more than just shops and restaurants—as its leasing activity increases following a lull during the pandemic.
Could a moratorium in Livingston deter future development there?
As Livingston Parish officials continue to debate a possible moratorium on residential development, local homebuilders say the prospect of a temporary suspension casts a shadow of uncertainty that could impact the broader housing market.
Roundup: St. Joseph’s Academy / Retail theft / Oil prices
Parking problems: After much pushback from its neighbors in Mid City, including efforts to stall the project at the Planning Commission, faculty and staff...
Change to R&D tax incentives pummeling small businesses
Research and development incentives are supposed to spur innovation, but an R&D tax change implemented at the start of last year is stifling the work of some entrepreneurs, Inc. reports.
Louisiana AG contest trails only governor’s race in campaign contributions
The race for Louisiana attorney general is drawing more campaign contributions than all but the governor’s race, and one of the three candidates is collecting more than half of the donations.
Health Tip of the Week, sponsored by Baton Rouge General and Mary Bird Perkins...
Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the U.S., and ways to prevent it are plentiful. New methods like UV-sensing stickers have been...
Sweet Baton Rouge founder Meredith Waguespack expands into business consulting
Baton Rouge entrepreneur Meredith Waguespack, founder of Sweet Baton Rouge, has expanded into business consulting with the creation of Nouveau Consulting.
See who has qualified so far to run for state offices representing the Capital...
Today is the first day of qualifying for election to state office this year. Candidates who have signed up as a candidate to represent...
Roundup: Mortgages / I-12 flyover ramp / Class-action suits against colleges
Lending trends: It was harder to qualify for a mortgage in July than it has been in a decade, according to the Mortgage Bankers...
What we know about the Stanford victims’ settlements
Five settlements worth about $1.6 billion against banks accused of helping to facilitate a multibillion-dollar Ponzi scheme that swindled numerous Baton Rouge investors have been approved, following a court hearing today.
