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These are the 10 fastest-growing jobs in the U.S.
LinkedIn has released its 2024 Jobs on the Rise list, a data-backed ranking of the 25 fastest-growing jobs in the U.S. over the past...
How businesses are trying to lure customers back out on weeknights
Bowling alleys, golf simulators and other family entertainment centers are testing a flurry of new promotions and discounts in a bid to lure back consumers who have cut down on outings during the Monday-to-Thursday stretch, The Wall Street Journal reports.
Could adding on-site natural gas storage at power plants boost grid reliability?
As the U.S. electric power system has become more reliant on natural gas plants, it’s also become more vulnerable to gas system failures.
US initial jobless claims fall to lowest level in over a year
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week to the lowest level in more than a year, underscoring the resilience of...
Louisiana shrimpers suing federal government over turtle protection policy
The Louisiana Shrimper's Association, backed by the conservative Pelican Institute, is going up against the Biden administration to overturn a new fishing rule that...
Roundup: FedEx platform / Big banks / Drizly app
Logistics management: FedEx is launching a digital commerce platform called Fdx that may help small businesses streamline their logistics. The digital service will use...
Recession fears subside but economists predict significantly slower growth
The probability of a recession is down sharply, according to The Wall Street Journal’s latest survey of economists.
For a lot of people, though, it...
Forum 225 is opening a community pantry in north Baton Rouge
Young professionals group Forum 225 today announced it has launched a community pantry and resource shed behind the Delmont Gardens Library in north Baton...
Origin Hotel brings rooftop views and a new restaurant to downtown
Nearly two years in the making, the boutique Origin Hotel officially opens this week in downtown Baton Rouge at the corner Saint Ferdinand Street...
Here’s what we know about BREC’s next master plan
A new 10 year master plan for BREC—Imagine Your Parks 3—likely will be completed this summer, Superintendent Corey Wilson says.
Here’s the latest on the winter weather impact in Baton Rouge
The Capital Region continues to contend with the Arctic blast that has settled over much of the U.S., with temperatures dropping as low as...
Roundup: BRAC board / Retail sales / Overdraft fees
New leadership: The Baton Rouge Area Chamber today announced officers for its 2024 Board of Directors. David Mullens, Louisiana market president for Capital One...
Industry pushes Congress for $1.2B to fix U.S. transformer shortage
Will $1.2 billion included in Senate-passed 2024 spending legislation designed to reverse a major U.S. shortage in distribution transformers remain?
That’s what transformer manufacturers and...
Jon Gordon: Harnessing your own greatness
It’s easy to find the talent. The key is to find out what’s inside them.
U.S. House Speaker Johnson, Gov. Landry are split on new congressional districts
Wary of losing Republicans’ tenuous grip on the U.S. House of Representatives, U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson threw a wrench into the Louisiana Legislature’s redistricting endeavors Tuesday.
How the economy might change as women gain more financial power
Over the next 10 years, women in America will have greater economic power than their predecessors in previous generations. The ripple effects of this...
Health Tip of the Week, sponsored by Baton Rouge General: Could you have a...
From hair loss, weight gain, mood changes and trouble sleeping to itchy skin and flaky nails ... your thyroid plays a role in the...
What to know about the frigid weather’s impact on the Capital Region
Officials are continuing to monitor road conditions as the Capital Region grapples with the arctic blast that has settled over the South. Hard freeze...
The top four reasons small businesses fail, according to Mark Cuban
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 20 percent of new businesses fail within two years, 45 percent within five years and 65 percent...
Demand for local lobbyists grows as Louisianans gain leverage in DC
Business is booming for Louisiana’s cadre of Capitol Hill lobbyists. As the state’s congressional delegation gains prominence in key political positions, local lobbyists’ preexisting relationships—and sometimes friendships—with political leaders have made them precious commodities.
