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A new ‘hemp boutique’ has opened its doors in Mid City
Rad Dad Alternative, a new “hemp boutique,” quietly opened its doors on Government Street near Barracuda Taco Stand in November.
The Baton Rouge Arts Market is under new leadership
The Baton Rouge Arts Market, which provides local artists and makers an opportunity to sell their handmade goods to the public, is under new...
Roundup: Christmas Eve store hours / US population growth / Windows 10
What’s open? Christmas Eve is almost here. But before running out the door for some last-minute gifts or final tree trimmings ahead of Santa's...
Terri Ricks is working to overhaul the Department of Children and Family Services
Terri Porche Ricks’ path has brought her back to the Louisiana Department of Child and Family Services (DCFS) time and time again.
She started her...
‘LaPolitics’: Schedules for legislative sessions released
While the official word is still on the way in the form of gubernatorial or legislative calls, lawmakers are planning for the convening of...
The Fed’s favorite inflation gauge shows things are still improving
The Federal Reserve's preferred measure of inflation fell last month in another sign that price pressures easing in the face of the central bank's interest rate hikes.
Stories to remember from 2023: Slow train coming
Louisiana and Amtrak officials have officially agreed to resume passenger rail service between Baton Rouge and New Orleans.
While it isn’t yet paid for, state...
Arts council to begin its search for a new leader next week
The Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge will release its job notice next week to replace outgoing President and CEO Renee Chatelain, says Todd Sterling, board chair.
Roundup: Flood risk reduction / Overvalued homes / Honda recalls
Projects approved: The state’s Council on Watershed Management approved 40 flood risk reduction projects for conditional funding today as part of the Louisiana Watershed...
Thomas Morse Jr. chosen as chief of Baton Rouge Police Department
After months of searching for outgoing Baton Rouge Police Chief Murphy Paul’s replacement, Mayor Sharon Weston Broome announced her pick: Thomas Morse Jr.
Louisiana residents rank among the least likely to start a small business in 2024
According to a recent study conducted by The Small Business Blog, Louisiana ranks ninth among states where residents are least likely to start a new business in 2024.
Where to find coworking spaces around Baton Rouge
The number of coworking spaces in Baton Rouge has grown quickly over the past few years, offering meeting rooms, lounges and recording studios to those who want to get out of their home offices.
Stories to remember from 2023: A year of dramatic economic trends
The Capital Region economy doesn’t always fit neatly into national trends, but it never avoids them entirely.
Recent Federal Reserve interest rate hikes have...
Landry asks for pause in hiring UL System president
Republican Gov.-elect Jeff Landry has intervened in the hiring of Grambling State University President Rick Gallot to lead the University of Louisiana System, the...
Here are the economic risks facing small businesses next year
After years of bumps, things are looking up for the American economy—but there are still risks on the horizon for business leaders, Inc. reports.
Roundup: Consumer confidence / Highland Road shutdown / Oil prices
Happy shoppers: American consumers are feeling more confident than they have since summer, good news for businesses with the all-important holiday shopping season peaking....
Sports betting tax collections decline in November
Sports wagers continued to rise in Louisiana in November, though a low win percentage and promotional deductions cut tax collections from the month prior.
Stories to remember from 2023: The LSU lakes project finally began
The $32 million first phase of the long-awaited University Lakes Project began after the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers gave the go-ahead in June.
The...
Layoffs remain low, even as unemployment claims creep up
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose slightly last week but still remained at historically low levels despite high interest rates intended to slow hiring and cool the economy.
Flying or driving this weekend? Here’s the latest on expected holiday traffic
Travel over Christmas and New Year's tends to spread out over many days, so the peaks in the U.S. are likely to be lower than they were during the Thanksgiving holiday. That is making airlines and federal officials optimistic.
