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REV unveils flagship service for residential and business customers
Telecommunications provider REV has launched REV Fiber, its flagship brand for fiber internet services, as the company accelerates network expansion across south Louisiana.
REV will...
US restaurants face a harsh reality: No one wants to wash the dishes
Restaurants across the U.S. are struggling to fill one of their most essential—and least desirable—roles: dishwashers.
As The Wall Street Journal writes, operators posted tens...
Trump faces housing bind: Affordability vs. rising values
White House economists estimate the U.S. has a shortage of 10 million houses, according to a new report out Monday—and say regulatory cuts could...
Aerospace incentive bills head to Senate after passing House unanimously
Two key pieces of a broader legislative package aimed at positioning Louisiana for aerospace investment cleared the House on Monday afternoon and are now...
‘LaPolitics’: US Senate race has regional angles
In a hyper-partisan age when campaigns can target voters directly though any number of digital channels, where a candidate is from might not mean...
ELIFIN’s Commercial Property of the Week: Updated medical office investment on Old Jefferson
Sponsored by ELIFIN
Now for sale, 17505 Old Jefferson Hwy. offers a ±3,262 SF updated medical office located within a professional office park. The layout...
A look at the factors that are fueling Livingston Parish’s growth
Livingston Parish’s rapid growth in recent years has been driven by a combination of strong public schools, attainable housing and expanding job opportunities, according...
Roundup: Future of City-Brooks Park / DEI’s impact / Oil prices
Community input: Forum 225 will host a community conversation on the future of City-Brooks Park and the LSU lakes, highlighting a major planning effort...
Proposed bill would limit climate-related lawsuits against energy industry
A bill moving through the Louisiana Legislature would significantly restrict the ability to bring lawsuits tied to climate change, shielding energy companies and related...
Career coaching industry grows as college grads struggle to find jobs
A growing number of affluent parents are investing heavily in career coaching to help their college-age children secure jobs in an increasingly competitive entry-level...
Here’s how many jobs the Baton Rouge metro added in January
Baton Rouge’s job market showed steady but uneven momentum to start 2026, even as Louisiana employment neared historic highs.
The Baton Rouge metro area added...
Who’s building and who’s buying in Greater Baton Rouge
Here are the latest issued permits and property transactions in East Baton Rouge and Ascension parishes.
East Baton Rouge
Bearing Point Properties purchased an undeveloped...
Roundup: Pickleball’s impact / Plumber licensing overhaul / Industrial growth
Guest speaker: Bob Johannessen, the social media director for the Louisiana Department of Insurance, will speak at the Rotary Club of Baton Rouge on...
This Ascension hospital is moving forward with plans to replace its existing facility
West Ascension Parish Hospital is advancing plans to replace its aging facility in Donaldsonville.
The hospital issued a request for proposals for architectural services in...
A decade in, the Baton Rouge Health District plans its next 10 years
For the past decade, Baton Rouge’s largest health systems, hospitals and research institutions have been engaged in an exercise that may seem counterintuitive on...
IRS workforce cuts could cost the US hundreds of billions in lost revenue
The IRS is scaling back enforcement as staffing cuts ripple through the agency, fueling concern that fewer audits and reduced oversight could embolden tax...
Louisiana unemployment claims fall sharply
Initial unemployment claims 04/04/26
Continued unemployment claims 04//26
Roundup: Crawfish prices / Lottery ticket sales / Golf partners
Post-Easter drop: Crawfish prices are easing after the Easter peak, with dock prices dropping $0.50 per pound as demand softens. Consumers can expect to...
New Gulf oil find could expand funding pipeline for coastal projects
A newly discovered offshore oil reserve in the Gulf could deliver a fresh stream of revenue for Louisiana’s coastal restoration efforts, with production potentially...
Guest column: How volunteerism strengthens businesses and engages employees
At LWCC, our purpose is clear: to help Louisiana thrive. But purpose is not defined by what you say. It is demonstrated through action....
