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Health Tip of the Week, sponsored by Baton Rouge General: Concerning side effects of...
The extremely popular semaglutide and tirzepatide medications used for type 2 diabetes and weight loss have helped millions achieve better health, but like many...
Patient Plus is expanding with two new locations
Baton Rouge-based Patient Plus Urgent Care is expanding outside of the Capital Region with a new location in Hammond.
Roundup: Impending rate cuts / American Airlines fees / Former Baum’s Bakery
June forecast: The U.S. Federal Reserve will cut the federal funds rate in June, according to a slim majority of economists polled by Reuters....
Marsh McLennan Agency acquires Baton Rouge firm
Marsh McLennan Agency announced Tuesday that it is acquiring Baton Rouge-based Louisiana Companies.
Emergency management firm launches in Baton Rouge
A group of emergency management experts is launching a new veteran-owned disaster services company in Baton Rouge.
What’s going on with Baton Rouge’s taxi services?
For the past decade, ride-hailing services like Uber and Lyft have been ubiquitous, but Baton Rouge has still been home to traditional taxis.
Many small business owners see 2024 as a ‘make or break’ year
About 40% of small business owners think 2024 will be a “make or break” year for their business, according to a survey by messaging service Slack.
Bernhard Capital acquiring CenterPoint’s natural gas assets in La., Miss.
Baton Rouge-based Bernhard Capital Partners’ portfolio company Delta Utilities is taking over natural gas distribution in Louisiana and Mississippi from CenterPoint Energy Inc.
‘LaPolitics’: The criminal justice policy reversal is underway
Gov. Jeff Landry opened his special session on crime with an attack on the 2017 bipartisan criminal justice overhaul, before acknowledging the parents of a murder victim who were in the chamber.
Vidalia plant is now supplying Tesla with battery components
Syrah Resources has started active anode material, or AAM, production in Vidalia and has agreed to supply 8 kilotons per year to Tesla.
How technology is changing the relationship between CFOs and CIOs
Technology is bringing company chief information officers and chief financial officers closer together, reframing a key C-suite relationship, The Wall Street Journal reports.
CIOs and...
Roundup: Teacher stipends / Walmart deal / Voter registration deadline
Superintendent’s backing: Louisiana Education Superintendent Cade Brumley announced his support Monday for one-time stipends for teachers over permanent pay raises. His stance came in...
How to use employee surveillance measures without eroding trust
Surveillance can be intrusive, but it also provides opportunities for gaining insights into employee behavior.
Commercial Property of the Week, sponsored by Elifin Realty: Multi-building industrial complex for sale
This dynamic 6-building complex spans a total of 41,695 SF across six buildings and sits on 3.78 acres. Located in the South Choctaw industrial...
Roundup: Department of Revenue / Capital One acquisition / NOAA visit
Payroll audit: The Louisiana Department of Revenue has not maintained adequate controls over payroll for the last two years, increasing the risk of errors...
Proposed Louisiana public defender overhaul seen by critics as a power grab
A proposal to move Louisiana’s public defender system under the governor’s direct control has alarmed attorneys, local defense attorneys and retired judges.
These are the worst traits an employee can have, according to research
People spend roughly 44 hours a week at work, which is a lot of time to spend with people who can either make the experience awful or enjoyable.
Louisiana’s state income tax won’t go away in one fell swoop
Louisiana Revenue Secretary Richard Nelson says Republican Gov. Jeff Landry wants to set the stage beginning in 2025 for eventually eliminating the state's income tax, but it won't happen in one dramatic step if at all, USA Today Network reports.
What do Gen Zers want in the workplace?
Gen Z largely entered the workforce at the same time remote and hybrid work went mainstream, and they’re expected to overtake baby boomers in the workplace this year.
Fire closes Walmart on Burbank Drive indefinitely
The Walmart on Burbank Drive will be closed indefinitely after a fire that started around 8 p.m. Sunday, WAFB-TV reports.
Crews were able to put...
