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Nicholson development is said to be part of a larger vision for corridor
Tina Rance, vice president of marketing and special projects for Commercial Properties Realty Trust, says the future development of some 30 acres the organization...
Mortgage rate decline is pulling buyers back into the housing market
A sharp drop in mortgage interest rates in December may have kick-started this year’s spring housing market early, reports CNBC.
Optimism about mortgage rates increased...
How to manage when disaster strikes
The thing about disasters is that they aren’t partisan. They don’t care if you live in a red or a blue state. They don’t...
See where Louisiana ranks among best states for starting a business
North Dakota ranks as the top choice for launching a business in 2024, according to Forbes, which cites the state’s strong business climate, low...
What are Jeff Landry’s priorities as governor?
Restoring the focus on education, addressing violent crime, vetting science in policy decisions, supporting small businesses and reforming health care will be Gov. Jeff...
Roundup: Weather closures / Tiger Woods / Community Coffee
Sit tight: Several Baton Rouge-area higher education institutions are shutting down early today because of this afternoon’s threat of severe weather. See the roundup...
Planning Commission to consider Belle of Baton Rouge’s move inland
The Planning Commission will consider a request by the Belle of Baton Rouge to rezone its France Street property from commercial alcoholic beverage (bar...
Roundup: SNAP benefits / Weather closures / Jeff Landry
Oh, SNAP: More than 130,000 Louisiana households are expected to see an average reduction of $27 in monthly SNAP benefits. Louisiana families who receive...
Five easy steps for executives to carve out think time
Devin Lemoine was riding an elevator in an office building when a moment of small talk turned into a meaningful insight. “What are you...
Buying home and auto insurance is becoming impossible
For many Americans, getting insurance for both their cars and homes has gone from a routine, generally manageable expense to a do-or-die ordeal that...
Who will run Louisiana’s prisons?
Jeff Landry says fighting crime will be a top priority for his incoming administration, but on the day he was sworn in as governor,...
Excessive litigation costs the Louisiana economy $5.17B per year
Louisiana's civil justice system is costing the state's economy billions of dollars and tens of thousands of jobs―particularly in major metropolitan areas, reports The...
Arts Council names interim president and CEO
The Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge has named Jonathan Grimes as its interim president and CEO effective Feb. 1, the organization announced today.
Grimes...
Meal of the Month, sponsored by SoLou: Crab & Brie Grilled Cheese
Cheers to a delicious and exciting New Year! Indulge your tastebuds in a culinary symphony at SoLou with the Crab & Brie Grilled Cheese....
Car sales are on the rise in Baton Rouge
After years of inventory shortages brought a sales slump in the automobile industry, area dealers are reporting an uptick in sales.
Landry selects new DOTD secretary, BESE members
Terrence “Joe” Donahue, a former assistant attorney general, is the new secretary of the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, Gov.-elect Jeff Landry announced...
A legal assault is mounting against DEI. Here’s how to mitigate the risks
Business leaders committed to diversity, equity and inclusion have a challenging road ahead of them, Harvard Business Review reports.
Roundup: LADA president / Volunteer awards / Student loan servicers
New leadership: The Louisiana Automobile Dealers Association announced recently it has appointed Coulter McMahen as its new president and chief executive officer. McMahen joins...
How the founders of Sasquatch saw a potential market to build their business
Garbage can get expensive. Just ask any apartment complex, higher education institution or manufacturing facility with a roll-off and a waste management contract. Filled...
‘The Iron Claw,’ filmed in Baton Rouge, turns a profit at the box office
The Iron Claw, a new film from A24 that filmed in Baton Rouge in 2022, has surpassed its budget at the box office.
The film...
