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Meet Jodi Conachen, an influential woman in business
Jodi Conachen’s childhood career goal was simple: “I wanted to matter.”
Though her aspirations changed over the years while growing up in Baton Rouge, Conachen...
D.R. Horton purchases 18 lots in Zachary subdivision
National homebuilder D.R. Horton purchased 18 lots in a Zachary subdivision for just over $1 million, according to a deal filed Friday with the...
Unemployment claims decline in Louisiana
Initial unemployment insurance claims in Louisiana declined during the first week of May, dropping nearly 14% from the week prior, according to figures released...
Are interest rates high enough to beat inflation? Time will tell
The sharp interest rate hikes of the past two years will likely take longer than previously expected to bring down inflation, several Federal Reserve...
Tina Holland stepping down in 2025 as president and CEO of FranU
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University on Monday announced the retirement of Tina Holland, the university’s president and CEO.
Holland, who is FranU’s fourth president...
Roundup: Press Club / Gonzales mayor / Severe weather
Speaking: Libbie Sonnier, executive director of the Louisiana Policy Institute for Children, will be the guest speaker at the Press Club of Baton Rouge...
See how much Baton Rouge’s mayoral candidates have raised so far
Former state Rep. Ted James has raised roughly $200,000 more than incumbent Sharon Weston Broome for this fall’s mayoral race, according to campaign finance...
Is Baton Rouge’s Zydeco hockey team sustainable?
The Baton Rouge Zydeco have brought the fast-paced rhythm of professional hockey back to the Raising Cane’s River Center, hitting both sweet and sour...
Louisiana files an emergency request with the US Supreme Court
Attorney General Liz Murrill announced Friday that the state has filed its emergency stay application with the U.S. Supreme Court to keep the new...
Roundup: EV maintenance / Oil prices / Tariffs
Free training: Baton Rouge Community College has partnered with ChargerHelp! to host a Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment Operations and Maintenance Training course for free....
Tenant buys property for $1 million
A tenant in a commercial building purchased the property for $1 million, according to a deal filed Thursday with the East Baton Rouge Parish...
PAR asks Senate to reverse House cuts to early childhood ed, teacher pay
In a new commentary released on Friday, the Public Affairs Council of Louisiana urges state senators—currently in charge of the budget bills—to prioritize early...
Can the Florida Corridor Plan lead to a rebirth?
Following tens of millions in recent investment along Florida Boulevard, Baton Rouge’s redevelopment authority is in the midst of creating a master plan for...
Louisiana revenue projections are better than expected. See by how much
Louisiana lawmakers have more money than they thought to spend on budget priorities after state revenue projections were adjusted upward through June of next...
Roundup: Border crisis / St. George / I-10 overpass
Field trip: Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry and a delegation of nine state lawmakers on Thursday visited Louisiana National Guard troops deployed to the U.S....
Former South Sherwood Forest restaurant site sells for $1.45M
A property that has previously been home to several restaurants has changed ownership, according to a deal filed this week with the East Baton...
What’s next for Marucci Sports?
What started in Kurt Ainsworth’s Baton Rouge backyard has grown into a company worth hundreds of millions.
Marucci Sports solidified its position as one of...
Planning Commission to consider Dunkin’ Donut plans in June
The Planning Commission in June will consider the development plans for a proposed Dunkin’ Donuts near the intersection of West Lee and Burbank drives.
Developers...
Roundup: Parental leave / Red River Bancshares / NBA YoungBoy
Paid leave: Louisiana lawmakers on Wednesday passed a bill through committee that would provide six weeks of paid parental leave to teachers, although the...
BREW keynote: ‘Best way to predict the future is to create it’
A pair of keynote speakers shared their journeys and provided perspective and advice on how to survive and thrive during the last day of...
