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Two major concerts could be coming to Tiger Stadium next spring
An unnamed promoter wants to bring two major live music events to LSU’s Tiger Stadium—but the deal appears contingent on the Metro Council approving...
Louisiana petrochemical leaders see growth on the horizon
Louisiana’s petrochemical industry is entering a period of cautious optimism, with executives pointing to strong local assets but also ongoing challenges in policy and...
Roundup: Small business optimism / College enrollment / Denham Springs
Slipping: U.S. small business optimism dipped in October as profits and sales weakened amid higher material costs, labor shortages and the ongoing government shutdown,...
Shell appealing arbitration loss against Venture Global over LNG contracts
Shell has filed an appeal in New York Supreme Court to overturn its arbitration loss against U.S. liquefied natural gas producer Venture Global, Reuters...
A 50-year mortgage? White House says it could help buyers
The White House says it is considering backing a 50-year mortgage to help alleviate the home affordability crisis in the country. But the announcement...
‘A great deal at risk’: Economist Loren Scott talks Trump tariffs
When asked about President Donald Trump’s tariff strategy, economist Loren Scott doesn’t mince words.
“You’d be hard pressed to find any economist who thinks tariffs...
Roundup: Testing election system / SNAP benefits / Flight cancellations
Mock results: Secretary of State Nancy Landry’s Office will test its electronic election results system at 2 p.m. on Wednesday in preparation for the...
Waffle House plans to add a fourth location in Livingston Parish
A new Waffle House is being proposed near Bass Pro Shops and Interstate 12 in Denham Springs, marking the chain’s fourth location in Livingston...
Two more governors join Gov. Landry’s ‘energy security’ coalition
New Hampshire Gov. Kelly Ayotte and South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden have joined the Governors’ Coalition for Energy Security, which was co-founded by Gov....
The latest on the deal to reopen the federal government
After a record 42-day shutdown, the federal government is on track to reopen as early as Wednesday following the Senate’s 60-40 approval of a...
Washington Mardi Gras just got merrier for Louisiana politicians
Louisiana elected officials now have a green light to use campaign money for Washington Mardi Gras expenses, Louisiana Illuminator writes.
The clarification confirmed by the...
‘LaPolitics’: New election schedule introduces unknowns
Voters, candidates and elections officials are adjusting to the new party primary system that will be in place for some of next year’s elections,...
Louisiana’s next frontier: Ascension’s 17,000-acre RiverPlex MegaPark
The sprawling 17,000-acre RiverPlex MegaPark on the west bank of the Mississippi River in Ascension Parish was only a glimmer of a concept nearly...
Venture Global lands 20-year LNG deal with Spain’s Naturgy
Venture Global has signed a major long-term LNG supply agreement with a Spanish group, Bloomberg reports.
The agreement calls for Spain’s Naturgy Energy Group to...
The Emerge Center is on the hunt for its next CEO
The Emerge Center, a Baton Rouge nonprofit that caters to children with autism and other communication challenges, last week announced that the search for...
Roundup: Veterans Day / Central Mayor Wade Evans / Air traffic controllers
Holiday closure: City-parish offices will be closed Tuesday for Veterans Day. Emergency services and residential garbage collection will continue, and the North Landfill will...
What the reduction in flights serving major US airports has meant for BTR
The Federal Aviation Administration’s mandate to reduce flights nationwide has resulted in an average of one to two cancellations per day at Baton Rouge...
Customers may soon see their premium credit cards rejected by merchants
Premium cardholders could soon face a rude awakening at the register, The Wall Street Journal writes.
A major settlement between Visa, Mastercard and merchants breaks...
Selective discounting helps cool durable goods inflation in October
Alternative data providers say U.S. consumer durables and personal goods inflation eased in October as retailers leaned more on selective discounting to protect market...
Roundup: SNAP funding / Venture Global / Rotary speaker
Reversal: The Trump administration ordered states to reverse full November SNAP payments after a late Supreme Court ruling, saying only 65% benefits can be...
