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Could less costly plug-in solar be a game changer?
Plug-in solar panels, which allow homeowners and renters to generate electricity by connecting a solar system to a standard household outlet, are gaining attention...
Exxon, Chevron earnings soar amid global oil supply disruptions
American oil and gas giants raked in massive spring profits while fighting between Iran and the U.S. impeded petroleum shipments and consumers around the...
A look at new construction projects and property deals in Ascension Parish
Here are some of the most recent construction project and property transaction listings for Ascension Parish, as well as a few upcoming business events,...
‘LaPolitics’: Three questions for Better Louisiana’s Adam Knapp
Your organization reported last week that Louisiana’s population in 2024 grew for the first time since 2017, mainly thanks to fewer people moving away....
Roundup: New robotaxis to hit the road / Mortgage rates climb / New WIC...
Zoox receives approval: Amazon-owned Zoox has received temporary federal approval to begin charging for robotaxi rides, becoming the first company with a purpose-built autonomous...
Build Baton Rouge President and CEO is stepping down
Build Baton Rouge will undergo a leadership transition as President and CEO Deidre Deculus Robert has decided to step away from the redevelopment agency...
Disney says FCC review of ABC licenses threatens free speech
ABC and parent company Disney are challenging the Federal Communications Commission’s review of eight of the company’s local broadcast licenses, arguing that the action...
The next chapter in the AI data center boom may be in orbit
Researchers and companies are exploring space-based data centers as a way to address the growing energy demands of artificial intelligence while reducing the land,...
Ascension housing market shows strength as buying season drives growth
Ascension Parish’s housing market gained momentum as the 2026 summer buying season began, with home sales, listings and prices all rising, Ascension Business Report...
Sports betting tax dollars begin flowing into Louisiana college sports programs
Louisiana Division I college athletics programs are receiving about $2 million each annually from the state’s new SPORT Fund, which is funded by sports...
A look at where Baton Rouge-area apartment rents currently stand
Apartment rents in the Baton Rouge area continue to grow at a modest pace, signaling a healthy and stable market, according to Mark Segalla...
US GDP growth slows to 1.5% in second quarter as AI-related imports surge
The U.S. economy expanded at a sluggish 1.5% pace from April through June as rising imports weighed on growth, yet consumers continued to spend....
Roundup: Meta Platforms / US jobless claims / Gaming goes green
Data center gamble: Meta Platforms disclosed that it has $279 billion in future lease commitments, primarily for AI-related data centers and network infrastructure, that...
Climate, housing pressures converge as extreme heat strains NOLA resources
As extreme heat intensifies across southeast Louisiana, people experiencing unsheltered homelessness face growing health risks with limited access to relief, Verite News reports.
With heat...
Former LAlumina site moves into permanent closure phase under state oversight
Ascension Parish has completed its role in an interim closure plan at the former LAlumina site, ending its cooperative agreement with the Louisiana Department...
Jarreau Construction’s climb up the EBR homebuilder rankings defies its young age
Jarreau Construction has achieved a significant milestone, ranking No. 3 among homebuilders in East Baton Rouge Parish based on 2025 permit valuations, with a...
unCommon Construction brings workforce development model to Baton Rouge
High school students in Baton Rouge could soon have the opportunity to earn income, build valuable skills and prepare for life after graduation through...
Roundup: Composite expansion / Oil surges / Steady rates prevail
Carencro investment: NPK Access Solutions LLC will invest $40 million to expand its manufacturing facility in Carencro, increasing production capacity by about 50% and...
Lane Kiffin: Recruiting, transfer portal have put LSU in a position to win this...
LSU head football coach Lane Kiffin used his first appearance before the Rotary Club of Baton Rouge on Wednesday to outline how he is...
Google’s real smart-glasses bet isn’t the glasses
Google and Samsung are entering the smart-glasses market with a strategy centered less on the hardware itself and more on the AI assistant behind...
