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Rolfe McCollister: What’s Coach Sid’s call on fourth and long?
A year ago, Sid Edwards was a football coach preparing his Istrouma Indians for the season ahead. He’s in a different game today, leading...
Currency Bank honored with prestigious national awards, sponsored by Currency Bank
In 2021, it became apparent that the community desired a bank that married a premium brand of service with local decision making and the...
Woman’s Perinatal Mental Health Unit sees more than 215 mothers in first year
Since opening its doors last year, Woman’s Perinatal Mental Health Unit has helped hundreds of mothers from around the state as well as throughout...
Roundup: Gulf leases / Taxes on tips / Koch Industries
Sale schedules: Reversing Biden administration policies, the Trump administration continues to move forward with lease sale schedules for offshore oil and natural gas production....
LSU launches Energy Institute to strengthen research, industry partnerships
LSU has launched its Energy Institute, an interdisciplinary research hub aimed at strengthening the university’s leadership and impact in energy research, natural resource management...
US Rep. Julia Letlow is out of the running as LSU’s next leader
U.S. Rep. Julia Letlow, long seen as a leading contender to succeed William Tate as LSU president, has withdrawn from consideration, The Center Square...
EV sales rev up in Baton Rouge ahead of tax credit deadline
Car dealerships across the nation are seeing a spike in electric vehicle sales as buyers rush to take advantage of a $7,500 federal tax...
How Big Oil is navigating a changing climate regulatory environment
Big Oil is walking a political and financial tightrope under President Trump, The Wall Street Journal writes.
The administration has doubled down on its “energy...
Why some business leaders stop hearing the truth, and how to remedy it
When leaders rise through the ranks, they often become more insulated from the truth on the ground—and that gap can cost organizations dearly.
A recent...
What to know about the state’s new energy efficiency program
After years of back-and-forth, Louisiana regulators say they’ve finally settled on a path forward for energy efficiency, The Center Square writes.
In a 4-1 vote...
US job openings slip as labor market continues to pull back
U.S. employers posted 7.2 million job vacancies in July as the American labor market continues to cool.
The Labor Department reported Wednesday that job openings...
Checking in with John Engquist after the sale of H&E
After having completed the sale of his Baton Rouge-based company, H&E Equipment Services, for around $5 billion in June, some may have thought John...
Roundup: Tax break for hunters / Retail predictions / Tire dumping
Sales tax holiday: Hunters and competitive shooters will get a break on a variety of purchases this weekend during the Second Amendment Weekend Sales...
Indicators measuring Louisiana’s well-being are trending up
Indicators measuring the state’s well-being are trending slightly upward from last year, according to Leaders for a Better Louisiana.
Compared to August 2024, the state...
Health Tip of the Week, sponsored by Baton Rouge General: Lithium and the brain—could...
When most of us hear “lithium,” we think of batteries or even medicine for mood disorders. But this naturally occurring mineral found in everyday...
Currency Bank earns national recognition, sponsored by Currency Bank
In 2021, it became apparent that the community desired a bank that married a premium brand of service with local decision making and the...
Shipping prices plunge as tariffs cloud holiday outlook
Ocean shipping rates from China to the U.S. West Coast have plunged 68% since June, signaling that this year’s peak season was both earlier...
Who’s building and who’s buying in Greater Baton Rouge
Tracking the movers and shakers behind last week’s permits and property deals across East Baton Rouge, Livingston and Ascension.
East Baton Rouge Parish
Ladner Investment...
Roundup: Parking pardons / Kim Hunter Reed / LSU ranked No. 3
Citation freeze: Following reports last week that LSU ran out of campus parking passes, the school says it will now forgive parking citations issued...
Why is AT&T suing Iberville Parish?
AT&T is suing Iberville Parish in federal court, accusing local officials of unlawfully blocking its plan to build a new cell tower in Plaquemine.
The...
