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Companies racing to adopt AI are discovering that tools alone aren’t delivering real returns, Fast Company writes.
The true differentiator isn’t the size of an...
What the latest US unemployment numbers say about the job market
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits declined last week in a sign that overall layoffs remain low, even as several high-profile companies...
Why Louisiana’s economy depends on a stable flood insurance program
Louisiana is more vulnerable to instability in the National Flood Insurance Program than most other states, Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple says. Even short...
Louisiana is being urged to lock in its hydrogen future
Louisiana’s Clean Hydrogen Task Force is urging state leaders to move quickly to secure the state’s edge in the emerging clean hydrogen economy, The...
Health Tip of the Week: You’ve changed – so has HRT
Sponsored by Baton Rouge General Medical Center
If “hormone therapy” still reminds you of scary headlines from the early 2000s, take a breath – a...
Roundup: Ralph Abraham’s new job / Oil supply / Shutting off power
New gig: Former Louisiana surgeon general Ralph Abraham quietly has been appointed principal deputy director of the CDC, effective Nov. 23. Abraham, who previously...
AI parking is coming to the Baton Rouge airport
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport is rolling out new AI-enabled parking technology early December through a partnership with Los Angeles–based Metropolis, marking the first installation...
A Baton Rouge auto empire has new ownership
South Carolina-based Hudson Automotive Group has continued its takeover of All Star Automotive dealerships in the Capital Region, finalizing seven Baton Rouge property acquisitions...
Economic anxiety is rattling American consumers
U.S. consumers were much less confident in the economy in November in the aftermath of the government shutdown, weak hiring and stubborn inflation.
The Conference...
This local Cajun chain is expanding into Lafayette
Off the Hook, the Baton Rouge-based fast-casual seafood chain known for its Cajun cooking, is expanding into the Lafayette market.
The chain’s first Lafayette restaurant...
Hudson Automotive begins takeover of All Star dealerships after acquisition
South Carolina-based Hudson Automotive Group has finalized its purchase of three individual dealerships in Livingston Parish as part of its previously agreed acquisition of...
What the long-delayed report on US retail sales says about consumer spending
Sales at U.S. retailers and restaurants increased modestly in September as resilient consumers moderated their spending after splurging over the summer.
Sales rose 0.2% in...
Roundup: Sneaker strategy / Labor market / Wholesale inflation
Pricing power: Swiss sneaker brand On is defying industry headwinds by raising prices instead of dodging tariffs, leaning on affluent shoppers who see its...
Expert to home sellers: You’re setting your asking price too high
Sellers may need to rethink their pricing strategies. With mortgage rates still elevated and buyers growing more cautious, overly optimistic listing prices are keeping...
‘LaPolitics’: How will tax reform, federal cuts affect state finances?
As we approach the midpoint of the fiscal year, early indications suggest tax collections are pretty close to what officials expected.
The Revenue Estimating Conference...
This popular Greek and Lebanese restaurant is closing
Editor's Note: This article has been updated since its original publication. Inaccurate information was initially provided to Daily Report.
Serop’s Café is closing its location...
ELIFIN’s Commercial Property of the Week: Corner development site on Jefferson Highway near I-12
Sponsored by ELIFIN
Now for sale, 8944 and 8962 Jefferson Hwy., along with 3732 Chelsea Dr., offer a combined ±1.60 acres across three contiguous lots....
Baton Rouge named a top digital city for 11th consecutive year
Baton Rouge has once again been ranked among the nation’s Top 10 Digital Cities for its population size by the Center for Digital Government,...
DA Hillar Moore floats a lawsuit over proposed funding cut
East Baton Rouge Parish District Attorney Hillar Moore may sue the city-parish if his office’s funding is cut next year.
Mayor Sid Edwards’ proposed 2026...
Cameron LNG gains a five-year extension from FERC to finish export facility
Federal regulators have signed off on a major timeline extension for one of Louisiana’s largest energy projects, Reuters reports.
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission approved...
