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Entergy signs a natural gas deal to support Meta’s data center project
Entergy Louisiana on Tuesday announced that it has signed a 20-year natural gas transportation agreement with Energy Transfer, a leading North American energy firm.
The...
Report: First-time homebuyers are older than ever
The median age of first-time homebuyers in the U.S. has reached a record high of 40 years old, NewsNation reports.
That’s according to a new...
Rolfe McCollister: Why I’m voting ‘no’ on the Thrive EBR tax increase
In his latest column, Rolfe McCollister highlights the critical Nov. 15 vote on Mayor Sid Edwards’ Thrive EBR tax plan, which will shape parish...
Roundup: Verge Ausberry / Government shutdown / Demise of the penny
LSU’s new athletic director: New LSU President Wade Rousse named interim Athletic Director Verge Ausberry the permanent replacement for the recently ousted Scott Woodward....
What we know about LSU’s newly split president and chancellor roles
The LSU Board of Supervisors on Tuesday made two key appointments: Wade Rousse as president of the eight-campus LSU system, and James Dalton as...
Labor shortages and tariffs are squeezing homebuilders as costs climb
An ongoing labor shortage and tariffs on building materials continue to weigh heavily on the construction industry as the calendar inches toward 2026.
Danushka Nanayakkara,...
Trump tariffs face challenge before the Supreme Court
President Donald Trump’s power to unilaterally impose far-reaching tariffs is coming before the Supreme Court on Wednesday in a pivotal test of executive power...
Health Tip of the Week: Stop scrolling—your butt will thank you
Sponsored by Baton Rouge General Medical Center
Using your phone on the toilet might seem harmless, but too much scrolling while sitting can actually cause...
A breakdown of how BP won its $1B-plus case against Venture Global
BP’s $1 billion-plus arbitration win over Venture Global is now being closely watched across the LNG sector—including here in Louisiana, Reuters writes.
New reporting indicates...
Expert to local homebuilders: Recession risk stands at around 30%
With policy shifts and new tariffs fueling volatility reminiscent of the pandemic era, a renewed wave of economic uncertainty is rippling through the housing...
How business executives can avoid cognitive burnout
Even with endless productivity tools, many executives still end the day mentally exhausted—not because of workload alone, but because their brains are being used...
Roundup: Meta goes solar / Airport woes / Commercial real estate
Data center power: Meta signed a deal to buy 385 megawatts of power from two new Louisiana solar plants to help run its new...
LSU’s new president has been selected
The LSU Board of Supervisors on Tuesday afternoon selected Wade Rousse to serve as LSU’s next president and James Dalton to serve as the...
Mayor Sid Edwards: We can thrive
Over the next two weeks, East Baton Rouge Parish residents will vote on the Thrive EBR plan that will appear as “Parish Propositions 1,...
Roundup: YouTube TV versus Disney / Atalco Gramercy / Denny’s
Blackout: Sports fans are fuming as Disney’s dispute with YouTube TV keeps ABC and ESPN channels blacked out for YouTube TV subscribers, meaning no...
More companies are offering on-site and near-site clinics for employees
More U.S. employers are moving beyond insurance and into direct care delivery—opening on-site or near-site medical clinics to improve access, cut ER overuse and...
How the East Baton Rouge commercial real estate market is trending
Commercial real estate sales in East Baton Rouge Parish continued to climb in September, posting another increase in sales volume, according to Elifin’s latest...
‘LaPolitics’: Will the Legislature choose between two sitting congressmen?
The Legislature’s special session to push back the 2026 election calendar by a month reached its quick and forgone conclusion last week.
Gov. Jeff Landry...
Commercial Property of the Week: Port Allen industrial flex with sale-leaseback option
Sponsored by Elifin Realty
Now for sale, 535 Allendale Dr. in Port Allen is a ±5,500 SF freestanding building on a ±.49 AC lot, built...
Julio Melara: What Columbus got right—and why Baton Rouge should pay attention
If you want to see what happens when leadership gets aligned and plays the long game, look north—way north—to Columbus, Ohio. The Capital Region...
