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BRAC urging voters to engage candidates over state’s population loss, job stagnation
If Louisiana had grown at the average rate of its regional neighbors since the beginning of 2016, the state would have 239,000 more jobs and 301,000 more residents than it does now, according to the Baton Rouge Area Chamber.
Here’s what the city-parish is planning for College Drive
Mayor Sharon Weston Broome and the MovEBR program management team released proposed plans for the College Drive Corridor Enhancement Project at a public open...
AI boot camp being launched by LSU and Fullstack Academy
LSU’s online and continuing education department today announced it is launching an artificial intelligence and machine learning boot camp through its partnership with tech education provider Fullstack Academy.
Norisha Kirts Glover on the importance of being a connector as an entrepreneur
NRK Construction founder and owner Norisha Kirts Glover has always considered being a connector one of the greatest assets in an entrepreneur’s arsenal.
Metro Council member claims ‘zones of influence’ are slowing development
Chauna Banks, who sits on East Baton Rouge Parish’s Metro Council and Planning Commission, says cities within the parish are slowing development in nearby unincorporated areas.
Roundup: Paul Skenes’ record deal / Unclaimed cash / Veto session
Pirates’ new pitcher: Former star LSU right-hander Paul Skenes, the No. 1 pick in the 2023 draft, on Tuesday signed a contract with the...
Startups are failing faster and more frequently
New businesses have always faced an uphill battle as they scale and grow—and more businesses fail than succeed.
Louisiana’s state parks and historic sites in need of repair as money is spent...
Reduced general fund appropriations in recent years have forced Louisiana state parks to spend improvement funds on operations, creating a $42 million backlog of needed repairs.
How LSU is leveraging its research to boost Louisiana’s economic future
When Robert Twilley was appointed to lead LSU’s Office of Research and Economic Development in April, President William Tate called the position “critical” to...
Bullfish Bistro relocates Caribbean-Cajun fusion cuisine to Airline Highway
Bullfish Bistro, formerly located within earshot of LSU on Nicholson Drive, has relocated its Caribbean-Cajun fusion cuisine to Airline Highway, joining The Little Village in the Barringer Crossing shopping center.
Health Tip of the Week, sponsored by Baton Rouge General: Record high temps and...
Record high temperatures and summer sports can be a scary combination, as heat stroke is the leading cause of death for high school athletes....
Roundup: Gonzales orthopedic clinic / Cleaning up parks / Cybersecurity initiative
Another location: Baton Rouge Orthopaedic Clinic today announced it has opened a therapy clinic in Gonzales, adding to the growing city’s medical care options....
Security measures aren’t doing enough to deter employees from sharing unauthorized information
Security measures are not stopping employees from engaging in insider computer abuse, according to a new study authored by an LSU business professor.
Meta and Microsoft are teaming up on AI tools for businesses
Microsoft is partnering with Facebook parent company Meta to make artificial intelligence software available to businesses, the tech giants announced today.
Landry continues to hold decisive advantage in campaign contributions
Candidates for Louisiana governor filed their campaign finance disclosures for a three-month period starting in early April, and they show Attorney General Jeff Landry...
Should DOTD look at Tennessee for Baton Rouge traffic solutions?
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development’s current strategy to alleviate Baton Rouge’s abysmal traffic is an ongoing multiyear Interstate 10 widening project, which will eventually add a new lane in each direction.
Big Four accounting firms laying off consultants as companies scale back
The Big Four accounting firms are cutting down on the number of consultants they employ, after forecasting slower growth as more businesses scale back...
Baton Rouge state rep blames ‘judicial overreach’ for St. George loss
The three Republican judges who unanimously ruled against the incorporation of St. George are guilty of “judicial overreach,” a GOP state representative says.
A lawsuit drive-thru? Morris Bart expanding Baton Rouge practice, moving into former bank location
New Orleans attorney Morris Bart is growing his Baton Rouge footprint as his firm expands the services it offers.
Still no details from Dow, LEDQ on explosion downriver in Plaquemine
Three days after multiple explosions rocked the Dow Chemical plant in Plaquemine, state officials and the company have remained silent as to the cause and nature of the incident while some neighboring residents report having felt ill over the weekend.
