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Months before trial, attorneys for Walter Morales step away
Just months before a scheduled 10-day federal civil jury trial, attorneys for once-prominent investment advisor Walter Morales have withdrawn from the case, citing “irreconcilable differences.”
Federal money could supercharge nuclear power efforts
In the coming years, a nuclear power plant on the shores of Lake Michigan could become the first in the country to restart operations...
Roundup: Supreme Court / Spending trends / Avocado shortage
Social media collusion: Louisiana's and Missouri's lawsuit accusing government officials of colluding with social media companies to suppress conservative voices about the COVID pandemic,...
Louisiana rising up to meet the growing demand for cybersecurity services
Over the course of the past few years, Louisianans have had little choice but to acknowledge the growing importance of cybersecurity.
BRAC gets national attention for its ‘brain drain’ initiative
A recent Inside Higher Ed article highlighted the Baton Rouge Area Chamber’s efforts to combat the “brain drain” of young professionals.
What you need to know about the Blue Cross hearing this week
The Louisiana Department of Insurance is hosting its highly anticipated public hearing examining the reorganization and sale of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana, the state’s largest health insurer, starting Wednesday.
Roundup: Diamondback Energy deal / State climatologist / Super Bowl ads
Oil and gas giant: Diamondback Energy is attempting to buy rival Endeavor Energy Resources to create an energy giant in the southwestern U.S. worth...
Landry steers more money to crime-fighting
Gov. Jeff Landry inherited a mixed financial picture when he stepped into the job last month—and he had limited time to put together his...
BESE President Ronnie Morris: Reducing truancy is key to raising LEAP scores
Ronnie Morris, who has served as the Louisiana State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education’s District 6 board member since 2019, was elected as...
Companies are pruning their offerings, narrowing down to top sellers
How much choice is too much?
Apparently for Coca-Cola, it's about 400 different types of drinks.
That's why the beverage company recently decided to discontinue half...
Could a mixed-use development be planned near L’Auberge?
A pair of applications filed with the East Baton Rouge Parish Planning Commission indicate that some major changes could be coming to the area surrounding L’Auberge Casino.
Get the latest on the Mississippi River bridge
A new bridge across the Mississippi River still won’t happen before 2031, and there’s still a question of whether the funding for it will...
See who won last night’s PitchBR investment prize
Wonder Clothing, a brand aiming to bridge the gap between designer fashion and minimalist streetwear, took home the latest $1,000 investment prize from PitchBR.
Roundup: Louisiana unemployment / Banking fees / Cisco job cuts
Jobless claims: Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Louisiana dropped last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday....
American workers are worried they’ll be replaced by AI
Roughly one-third of American professionals worry that artificial intelligence will make some obsolete, and nearly 50% are afraid they could be “left behind” in...
Scott Wozniak: Business is a competitive game
I love the idea of the customer experience engine. But an engine is not the only useful metaphor for thinking about how to upgrade your company.
How Baton Rouge florists prepare for Valentine’s Day
During February, local florists are too busy to stop, but they sure get to smell the roses.
Roundup: Session on crime / Computer chips investment / BASF exiting Xinjiang
ICYMI: Gov. Jeff Landry on Thursday officially called for a highly anticipated crime-focused special legislative session that could overhaul the state’s current criminal justice...
McCollister: What Baton Rouge needs in its next mayor
A professional city manager hired to work as chief administrative officer with the next mayor and Metro Council should be at the top of the list to help our city.
See what the new owner has planned for Maxwell’s Market on Corporate
After 23 years, the Maxwell’s Market on Corporate Boulevard, across from the Towne Center, quietly changed hands last summer.
