Roundup: Target rebounds / Coffee Call / Central’s mayor in accident

Strong sales: Target reported its strongest sales growth in four years Wednesday, signaling that changes made under the company’s new CEO are resonating with...

Shell’s Mars platform reaches a ‘historic’ milestone

Shell’s Mars platform in the Gulf has become the first offshore asset in the U.S. to produce 1 billion barrels of oil over its...

Piccadilly eyes expansion as it looks to compete in an evolving market

Baton Rouge-born Piccadilly is gearing up for a new phase of expansion, betting on smaller-format restaurants and drive-thru service to modernize its decades-old cafeteria...

Roundup: Sen. Bill Cassidy / Mortgage rates / Adapting to flood threats

Flipping his vote: Sen. Bill Cassidy broke with President Donald Trump to cast the deciding vote advancing a War Powers Resolution that would limit...

Hut 8 commits $16M to expand water infrastructure in West Feliciana

Miami-based energy infrastructure firm Hut 8 has reached an agreement with West Feliciana Parish to invest approximately $16 million to expand local water system...

How the voting rights fight is spilling into the SEC sports landscape

The NAACP and Congressional Black Caucus are escalating pressure on college athletics, urging Black athletes and fans to boycott public universities in Southern states...

Gen Z women are buying homes. Gen Z men? No so much 

Single Gen Z women are outpacing their male counterparts when it comes to buying a home. They accounted for 35% of all homebuyers in their...

Baton Rouge General’s Health Tip of the Week: Is powder sunscreen pulling its weight?

Sponsored by Baton Rouge General Powder sunscreen is everywhere right now, thanks to its easy, mess-free application and makeup-friendly finish. But while it’s convenient, dermatologists...

St. George isn’t backing down after school amendment loss, mayor says

St. George Mayor Dustin Yates says supporters of the proposed St. George Community School System are regrouping—not retreating—after voters across Louisiana rejected Constitutional Amendment...

A breakdown of how Baton Rouge casinos performed in April

Baton Rouge's casino market cooled slightly in April following a strong March, though overall revenues still topped year-ago levels, according to the latest figures. Combined...

Roundup: LSU Vet Med’s new tech / Blue Bayou returns / Home Depot

Sharper animal scans: LSU Vet Med has installed a new Canon Orian 1.5T MRI system, replacing equipment used since 2009 and completing a multiyear...

A federal fuel tax holiday is gaining momentum in Washington

The Trump administration is working with Congress on a proposal to suspend federal gasoline and diesel taxes as the war in Iran drives up...

Louisiana House set to debate new congressional map

The Louisiana House is expected to take up a proposed new congressional map Thursday, as lawmakers continue working through questions about parish splits, community...

What makes a real estate investment bankable? JD Bank has the answers.

Sponsored by JD Bank For investors looking to finance income-producing property, the approval process can feel daunting. But there’s a reason lenders scrutinize real estate investments...

Walker’s growing retail corridor expected to get a new restaurant addition

A new Chick-fil-A could soon join the wave of commercial growth reshaping Walker’s retail corridor. The Walker Planning and Zoning Commission voted Monday to approve...

Roundup: Pending home sales / TSA explores shortcuts / AI trade shift 

Buyers more optimistic: Pending home sales rose 1.4% in April and were up 3.2% from a year earlier, according to the National Association of...

‘LaPolitics’: Redrawing of legislative maps likely off the table, at least for now

Given the rancor around redrawing the U.S. House map that kept senators in session into the wee hours of last week, it’s not surprising...

How Plan Baton Rouge III aims to reshape downtown’s economy

One of the core objectives of downtown Baton Rouge’s new master plan is the diversification of downtown’s economy. Targeted mixed-use development, small business support...

ELIFIN’s Commercial Property of the Week: Dutch Bros building for sale

Sponsored by ELIFIN Now for sale, 625 Frogmore Dr. is a brand-new standalone retail building housing Dutch Bros Coffee with a 15-year lease already in...

LSU’s new arena may need more than private funding, Rousse says

Last year, those leading the charge on LSU’s proposed $428 million arena project told Daily Report that the arena’s construction would be 100% privately...