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Southern University launching an esports and law certification
Southern University is launching an esports and law certification through its law center.
Alford: Dollars will drive regular session, but with elections as a backdrop
Money will be among the driving themes of the regular session that convenes April 10.
Commercial Property of the Week, sponsored by Elifin: Fully occupied apartments designed by A....
Now available for sale, 804 North Boulevard is a fully occupied 8-plex designed by A. Hays Town. Several units are leased below market value,...
Louisiana in a position to cash in on top-dollar energy investments, experts say
While there is some uncertainty with current economic conditions, experts say Louisiana is still well-positioned to take advantage of top-dollar investment opportunities as the energy industry continues to transition away from fossil fuels toward renewables.
Advertising spending expected to grow this year despite economic uncertainty
A major ad forecaster says advertising is still expected to grow this year despite mixed economic signals, a resiliency that industry pros say would...
Senate insurance chair to propose appointing, not electing, insurance commissioner
The chair of the Louisiana Senate Insurance Committee plans to file legislation that would make the position of insurance commissioner appointed rather than elected.
Roundup: Governor’s race / Fed regulators / Tax returns
Chasing Landry: Now that the Louisiana governor's race field appears set, the pressure will build among the Republican candidates to see if any one...
A Baton Rouge author’s book will debut as an Apple TV+ adaptation this week
When Baton Rouge native and author M.O. Walsh published The Big Door Prize in 2020, the dose of small-town escapism served readers well. inRegister...
Will ExxonMobil be bringing an advanced recycling facility to Baton Rouge?
ExxonMobil is considering Baton Rouge for a new advanced recycling facility that would repurpose traditionally hard-to-process plastics.
Business creation growth continues in East Baton Rouge
New business creation in East Baton Rouge is on the rise, according to the latest report from the parish.
While 202 businesses registered in the...
TAF doled out nearly $41M to boost LSU sports in 2021
The Tiger Athletic Foundation made distributions to or on behalf of the university totaling almost $40.9 million in 2021 according to the Louisiana Legislative Auditor’s office.
‘Antiques Roadshow’ coming to Baton Rouge on May 2
This spring won’t be the first time Antiques Roadshow has set up cameras in the Capital Region.
Banks raising savings rates to keep customers from running
Ongoing uncertainty in the banking industry is translating to a new perk for consumers, USA Today reports.
With some jittery depositors shifting their money from...
Roundup: College rankings / Acquisition of SVB / Cargo theft
Personal preferences: The New York Times created a tool to help users rank colleges and universities based on their own preferences. Do you care...
The work-from-home era is quickly coming to an end
Just three years after COVID-19 sent millions of workers home from their offices to their kitchen tables and bedrooms, working remotely is becoming increasingly...
Baton Rouge lost 1,500 jobs in February
Baton Rouge lost 1,500 jobs from January to February, according to the latest numbers from the Louisiana Workforce Commission.
Although the seasonally adjusted number of...
Grassroots movements can transform Baton Rouge, speaker says
Baton Rouge is a place where if you want to lead, you can.
Capital Region home flippers saw higher profits in 2022
Capital Region home flippers realized an average profit of $65,000 in 2022, compared to $50,000 the previous year, new data shows.
Roundup: ‘Parents Bill of Rights’ / Party swap / Vaccine mandate
Wending its way: U.S. Rep. Julia Letlow’s “Parents Bill of Rights” passed the House today. The bill would give parents more power over school...
CF Industries buying IPL’s south Louisiana ammonia complex for $1.7B
CF Industries Holdings Inc. announced Monday that it has signed a definitive purchase agreement with Incitec Pivot Limited for Iits ammonia production complex in...
