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Nasdaq to delist ASAP due to low stock prices
ASAP, formerly known as Waitr, will be delisted from Nasdaq next week after struggling for months to raise its stock price above $1, according...
ABC board to weigh tougher penalties for bars cited for underage drinking
East Baton Rouge Parish regulators will consider requiring any bar owner with more than one citation for underage drinking in a year to come before the board, which could lead to a license suspension.
Louisiana had second-highest rate of mortgage delinquency in December
Louisiana borrowers continued to struggle in December to make their home loan payments, according to a recent report from mortgage analytics firm Black Knight Inc.
Federal recovery dollars won’t be used to replace BRAC annual funding from city-parish
When the Baton Rouge Area Chamber on Tuesday announced it would stop receiving an annual funding allocation of roughly $340,000 from the city-parish government’s...
Baton Rouge’s water system earns ‘A’ rating from state
Despite long-standing concerns regarding the quality of Baton Rouge’s aquifer, the city’s water system received an ‘A’ rating from the Louisiana Department of Health in a new report.
Roundup: Tenant protections / Joe Burrow / Wall Street
Housing policy: The Biden administration announced a new set of actions this morning intended to protect renters and help curb rental costs. Under the...
How a plan to revive the Spanish Moon turned into Chelsea’s Live
Aaron Scruggs is no stranger to the music scene. He has played the roles of talent buyer and band manager and knows what it takes to make a good show.
Employees were less engaged in their jobs during 2022
A new survey shows employees were less engaged in the workplace during 2022.
Auditor: LSU overpaid Brian Kelly by more than $1M in 2022
An audit of LSU’s athletics department found that head football coach Brian Kelly was overpaid a little more than $1 million last year
Baton Rouge food tech startup completes seven-figure seed round
Cremmjoy, a Baton Rouge startup looking to shake up the “technologically stagnant” soft serve ice cream machine industry, recently raised more than $1 million in private investment, company leaders say.
Where to find Hubig’s pies in Baton Rouge
Hubig’s Pies, a popular New Orleans brand of hand pies, have made their long-awaited return to grocery stores, gas stations and produce stands across the state—and fans have been quick to snatch them up.
Roundup: Underage drinking / Mortgage demand / Teams, Outlook down
Enforcement change: Baton Rouge’s Alcoholic Beverage Control Board wants to change its underage drinking policy to hold more establishments accountable, WAFB-TV reports. Under the...
Strong small business hiring complicates Fed’s efforts to cool inflation
A surge in small business hiring could run afoul of the Federal Reserve’s efforts to cool inflation, The Wall Street Journal reports.
Health Tip of the Week, sponsored by Baton Rouge General: COVID and exercise—why it’s...
Research shows significant evidence that COVID causes inflammation of the blood vessels, which can lead to increased risk of cardiac and vascular complications in...
Area employers should pay attention to Blue Cross acquisition
Area employers should pay close attention to the acquisition of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and stay in “constant contact” with their health agents in the coming months,
Baton Rouge area added 2,200 jobs in December
The Baton Rouge metro area added 2,200 jobs from November to December, according to the latest report from the Louisiana Workforce Commission. In total,...
Roundup: Electric school busses / Google lawsuit / Walmart wages
EPA grant: The East Baton Rouge Parish School System has been awarded a $7.5 million grant through the Environmental Protection Agency to purchase 19...
LSU first school to offer carbon capture concentration for engineering students
LSU is the first school in the country to offer a formal petroleum engineering concentration focusing in carbon capture, utilization and storage, the university announced today.
Alford: Parish president races will drive fall ballot
While the last couple of years have offered up some red-hot mayoral races, the 2023 fall ballot will fall short on the same kind of municipal mania.
City-parish sales taxes collections escalate during November
The city-parish collected $19.9 million in sales and use tax during November, according to the latest numbers from the East Baton Rouge Finance Department.
