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LSU presidential search committee set to narrow list of contenders
The search for LSU’s new leader will narrow Thursday afternoon as SSA Consultants, tapped in August to guide the process, will announce its selection...
China stopped buying US soybeans. What does that mean for Louisiana growers?
China, which has historically bought more U.S. soybeans than any other country, has sharply reduced its purchases this year. In September, it imported no...
Golf legend Jack Nicklaus wins $50M verdict in suit against former partners
Professional golf legend Jack Nicklaus has won a $50 million verdict in a defamation lawsuit filed in Florida against his former business partners.
A six-person...
Roundup: What’s in the air? / Charter Communications / Clothing prices
Rotary speaker: Alexander S. Kolker, an oceanographer and climate scientist, will be the guest speaker at Rotary Club of Baton Rouge today. Kolker, who...
Surging health care costs forcing companies to balance benefits with growth
Health insurance costs have surged for the third straight year, nearing $27,000 for a family plan in 2025, The Wall Street Journal writes.
The 6%...
A ‘50s-style ice cream parlor in 2025? This Central family says why not
Chris and Angie Hector don’t have experience in the food and beverage industry. As a matter of fact, they met when they were both...
Louisiana is adding state workers but vacancies at agencies persist
Louisiana’s state workforce has grown modestly in recent years, but staffing shortages continue to plague key agencies, Louisiana Illuminator writes.
A new report from Legislative...
Health Tip of the Week, sponsored by Baton Rouge General: Screen shift-addictive use, not...
We have heard the warnings about screen time and kids for years now, but instead of just measuring how long they were on screens,...
State lawmakers look to secure energy sector against Chinese aggression
Louisiana lawmakers are considering legislation to limit the state’s exposure to foreign adversaries, particularly China, according to The Center Square.
A newly formed task force,...
Roundup: Beef prices / New AI-powered browser / Gulf South Angels
US cattle shortage: The Trump administration plans to open up new lands for cattle ranching and support new beef processing plants as part of...
US buys 1 million barrels of oil to help refill Strategic Petroleum Reserve
The Trump administration is moving to refill the nation’s depleted Strategic Petroleum Reserve, taking advantage of low oil prices by purchasing 1 million barrels...
A major feature film is set to shoot in Baton Rouge early next year
Lights, camera, comeback: A “large feature film” is slated to begin production in Baton Rouge next January.
That’s according to Film Louisiana President Jason Waggenspack,...
Meet the 500: Tommy Faucheux
Tommy Faucheux is focused on opening doors for Louisiana’s oil and gas industry.
As the sector navigates a global energy transition, he’s working to position...
Roundup: Leadership Ascension / Health care costs / Back to Hollywood
Now open: The Ascension Chamber of Commerce has opened applications for the 2026 Leadership Ascension Program for emerging and established professionals. Running from January...
Baton Rouge casinos see a post-summer slowdown in September
Baton Rouge's casinos saw gaming revenues dip in September from the prior month but still posted higher numbers than a year ago, according to...
LSU presidential search committee members required to sign NDAs
The search for LSU’s next president is drawing scrutiny after members of the selection committee were asked to sign sweeping nondisclosure agreements barring them...
How a rise in luxury apartment application fraud impacts the rental market
A surge in rental application fraud is sweeping across the U.S., exposing cracks in the nation’s housing market, The Wall Street Journal writes.
Nearly three-quarters...
‘La Politics’: Civil service amendment could reshape state workforce
In April, voters will decide whether the Legislature will get a free hand to decide which state workers get civil service protection—and which do...
Commercial Property of the Week, sponsored by Elifin Realty: Standalone garden office in Bluebonnet...
Now for sale, 10517 Kentshire Court offers a ±3,200 SF building in Baton Rouge’s Bluebonnet office corridor. Situated on a ±.37-acre lot, the property...
Data blackout leaves the Fed ‘flying blind’ as policy meeting nears
With key economic data frozen by the federal shutdown, Federal Reserve officials will enter next week’s policy meeting with an incomplete picture of the...
