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AI explosion meets supply chain challenges
The explosion of artificial intelligence’s popularity has led to a shortage of parts, property and power needed to maintain the data centers the supercomputer...
State utilities exorcising ghost charges
Starting in 2026, Louisiana’s utility companies will no longer be able to bill customers for “ghost charges” under a conservation program, The Center Square...
Vacant lot on Bluebonnet Boulevard sells for $1.8M
A vacant lot on Bluebonnet Boulevard near Celtic Drive sold for $1.8 million, according to a deal filed Tuesday with the East Baton Rouge...
Teacher stipends axed in proposed state budget
A state budget proposal approved by Louisiana lawmakers on Tuesday looks to cut public school teacher stipends and reduce the number of early childhood...
FTC issues ban of noncompete clauses
U.S. companies would no longer be able to bar employees from taking jobs with competitors under a rule approved by a federal agency Tuesday,...
Health Tip of the Week, sponsored by Baton Rouge General: Why some health experts...
Not only will it not give you a boost of energy, but decaffeinated coffee may not be as healthy a choice as it was...
Baton Rouge’s community efforts to curb violence garner national attention
While mass shootings strike at seemingly random locations—concerts, parades, schools—community gun violence strikes dependably in the most disadvantaged city blocks.
The New York Times on...
Roundup: Government services bill / JP Morgan Chase / Retirement advice
Don’t say free: A proposed bill prohibiting the word “free” to describe any services that refer to government assistance through public funding was passed...
Take a look at Tsunami’s new Highland location
Tsunami Sushi‘s newest wave has rolled in, 225 Magazine reports.
The second Baton Rouge location of the Lafayette-born restaurant is now open on the first...
Longtime BESE director resigns
The longtime director of the Louisiana’s K-12 school board announced on Monday that she’s retiring, Louisiana Illuminator reports.
Shan Davis, who has led the Louisiana...
Here’s where Louisiana ranks among states with the highest quit rates
Louisiana has the seventh-highest quit rate in the U.S., according to a recent study by Schmidt & Clark.
The study analyzed the latest available data...
See which BREC millages are up for renewal in November
The public will decide in November whether to renew two millages that help keep Baton Rouge’s park system afloat.
BREC Superintendent Corey Wilson explained the...
Child care problems growing for working mothers
After a series of lower-paying jobs, Nicole Slemp finally landed one she loved. She was a secretary for Washington’s child services department, a job...
Companies may soon have to be pro-gun for a government contract in Louisiana
Louisiana lawmakers are considering a proposal that would prohibit companies from winning government contracts if they refuse to do business with firearm companies or...
Roundup: Driver safety / Olympics / BRCC
To the House: Unrelated measures against using a hand-held phone while driving and illegal drag racing were approved by a Louisiana committee in the...
‘LaPolitics’: Watching for the new New Orleans
New Orleans was a political foil for Gov. Jeff Landry before he took office as Louisiana’s chief executive, so it’s no surprise that his...
‘LaPolitics’: Watching for the new New Orleans
New Orleans was a political foil for Gov. Jeff Landry before he took office as Louisiana’s chief executive, so it’s no surprise that his...
Final open house to be hosted tonight for Florida Corridor master plan
The Cortana Corridor Economic Development District and the Florida Corridor Plan Project Team are hosting their final open house tonight. During the event, the...
What would a noncompete ban mean for Louisiana businesses?
On Tuesday afternoon, the Federal Trade Commission will vote on a new rule that would ban employers from imposing noncompete clauses on their employees...
Commercial Property of the Week, sponsored by Elifin Realty: Quality industrial property offers owner...
Now available for sale or lease, 12320 S. Choctaw Dr. features a well maintained ±17,500 SF facility in one of Baton Rouge's most desirable...
