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Metairie-based depression treatment clinic expands into Baton Rouge
NeuroJust, a Metairie-based clinic specializing in the use of transcranial magnetic stimulation to treat depression and other mood disorders, has opened its first Baton...
Mirage Villa Apartments on Florida sells for $2.5M
Ownership of the Mirage Villa Apartments on Florida Boulevard is changing hands, according to a deal filed Monday with the East Baton Rouge Clerk...
Baton Rouge tech startup raises $1.25M in seed funding
Moxey, a Baton Rouge-based “digital trade network” offering B2B sales services, recently raised over $1.25 million in venture capital funding.
According to a statement, over...
Roundup: Louisiana reading scores / Unilever layoffs / Baton Rouge schools
Work to be done: Louisiana Superintendent Cade Brumley told a legislative committee this week that progress has been made but more is needed in...
Crawfish industry counts losses while waiting for federal help
Normally, the weeks just before Easter mean peak business for crawfish harvesters, wholesalers and processors, with ample product and high demand.
This year, they’re waiting...
‘LaPolitics’: Weed wars slated for regular session
Should Louisiana universities continue to play a state-sanctioned role in the marijuana industry? More importantly, what has been the return on investment so far...
Commercial Property of the Week, sponsored by Elifin Realty: Fully occupied multifamily in the...
Now available for sale, 5013 Baker Blvd. is a fully occupied multifamily investment in the heart of Baker. The portfolio features nine townhome units...
Roundup: Asbestos / Vape shops / Sports Illustrated
Blanket ban: The Environmental Protection Agency on Monday announced a comprehensive ban on asbestos, a known carcinogen that is still used in some chlorine...
Four-story hotel proposed for Howell Place
A Kentucky-based hospitality group is asking local officials to greenlight plans for a new hotel to be built at Howell Place.
Daniel Whitley with Arnold...
Louisiana not alone in new ‘tough-on-crime’ policies
Fueled by public outrage over the 2020 murder of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer and other high-profile incidents of police violence, a...
Supreme Court hears Louisiana case accusing Biden administration of censorship
A Louisiana case that could set new free speech standards was heard Monday at the U.S. Supreme Court, where justices will decide whether the...
See what’s on the Planning Commission agenda for tonight’s meeting
The East Baton Rouge Parish Planning Commission will consider rezoning property on Highland Road to develop a place of worship.
Madan Kundu, president of New...
See which vacant lots were just purchased by a hospitality company
Local developer Mike Wampold has sold a 2.5-acre vacant tract on Hilton Avenue across from the Marriott Hotel to a hospitality company, according to...
Is Joann closing? Fabric chain files for bankruptcy
Joann Inc, the owner of the Joann chain of sewing and fabric stores, is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, the company announced Monday.
The move...
Lawmakers reject Liz Murrill’s request to double fund for consultants and private attorneys
The Louisiana Legislature decided against letting the state attorney general’s office keep more of the money it recovers from state legal settlements and uses...
Feds likely to preach patience as consumers and markets look for rate cuts
Many in the U.S. are eagerly anticipating the Federal Reserve’s first cut to its benchmark interest rate this year: Prospective homebuyers hope for lower...
Gov. Landry wants fast track for a new state constitution
If Louisiana lawmakers pass legislation to call a constitutional convention in the coming weeks, Republican Gov. Jeff Landry may ask voters to ratify the...
Roundup: Homebuilder sentiment / Austin housing blues / Louisiana schools audit
Thinking positively: U.S. homebuilders are feeling more confident about their businesses than they have since last summer, as they see better demand despite stubbornly...
New home listings pick up in Capital Region
The Baton Rouge-area residential real estate market is continuing its shift to favor buyers.
Pending sales dropped last month as several factors—including days on market,...
What’s next for the former Gonzales mayor after his resignation?
After 16 years as Gonzales mayor, Barney Arceneaux has stepped down to become the executive director for the Louisiana Municipal Association, a nonprofit that...
