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Change agents: Meet nine women who are transforming the Capital Region
They lead hospitals and build companies from the ground up. They fight cancer, welcome visitors to the Capital Region and reshape how students learn....
John Engquist: Louisiana can’t afford to lose its lead
This is a guest column written by John Engquist. The viewpoints expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of...
The business behind the Baton Rouge Zydeco’s sudden closure
The Baton Rouge Zydeco are shutting down after just three seasons, marking an abrupt end to the city’s experiment with professional hockey and raising...
LSU lands $1M grant from Google to train cyber workforce
LSU's Cybersecurity Clinic will expand its free education and evaluation services to industry and government clients across Louisiana after receiving a $1 million grant...
Roundup: Domino Sugar grows / Soaring gas prices / Private hiring rebounds
Sweet tooth: American Sugar Refining has broken ground on the first phase of a $785 million modernization project at its Domino Sugar refinery in...
What happens to Louisiana’s economy if the coast keeps disappearing?
A stark new climate study is raising existential questions for south Louisiana, warning that New Orleans could eventually become surrounded by water as sea...
Baton Rouge General’s Health Tip of the Week: Could your diet be causing your...
Sponsored by Baton Rouge General
Spring allergies acting up? It might not just be pollen—your plate could be part of the problem. Your body releases...
The $110 trillion great wealth transfer may take decades to play out
The long-anticipated $110 trillion “great wealth transfer” is likely to unfold far more slowly than many expect, The Wall Street Journal writes.
While older Americans...
Six startups land funding as part of Louisiana’s energy push
Future Use of Energy in Louisiana is doubling down on early-stage energy innovation, awarding nearly $1.2 million to six startups in its second round...
Boomerang Comedy Theater expands its footprint in Mid City
The Boomerang Comedy Theater is preparing to open a larger Mid City location this month, a move its owners say will allow the Baton...
How many parishes would actually opt out of the inventory tax?
Louisiana voters on May 16 will decide whether to give parishes the option to reduce or eliminate property taxes on business inventory, taxes that...
Roundup: Apple’s AI play / New maps / Drone restrictions
Tech advantage: Apple plans to let users choose third-party AI models to power features across iOS 27, iPadOS 27 and macOS 27, expanding beyond...
Roundup: Absentee ballots / Impact of Spirit’s collapse / Climate policy
Votes already cast: More than 42,000 Louisianans had already cast absentee ballots for the U.S. House races before Gov. Jeff Landry abruptly suspended the...
Real-time text updates are improving the ER experience at this local hospital
Baton Rouge General is leaning into technology to improve the emergency room experience.
The hospital system recently rolled out a text messaging platform across its...
This Mexican restaurant is set to begin construction at its new Walker location
Sombreros Mexican Kitchen & Cantina in Walker has broken ground on its new Walker location, with construction expected to start in a couple of...
‘LaPolitics’: Chatter on state income tax repeal meets fiscal reality
While there has been some chatter about a potential special session focused on taxes, the heads of the Legislature’s tax writing committees don’t think...
How south Louisiana is becoming a military shipbuilding hub
South Louisiana's fabrication industry has found a surprising new lifeline—and it has nothing to do with offshore oil and gas.
As 10/12 Industry Report writes...
ELIFIN’s Commercial Property of the Week: Splash building on Perkins and Siegen for sale
Sponsored by ELIFIN
Now for sale, 13031 Perkins Road is a ±18,300-SF retail building anchored by Splash, a Leslie’s Company known across Louisiana and Florida...
Why smart Capital Region companies invest in a Saints suite
Sponsored by the New Orleans Saints
In the Capital Region's competitive business landscape, relationships close deals, and few environments cultivate them like a private Saints...
Here are the three finalists for BREC superintendent
BREC has identified three finalists for its next superintendent following a national search.
The finalists are Brooks Williams, city manager and CEO of the city...
