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Is trade school becoming the new student debt trap?
As more Americans look to skilled trades as an alternative to four-year degrees, many are encountering an unexpected obstacle: debt.
As The Wall Street Journal...
Louisiana voters to weigh teacher pay raises vs. tapping education trust funds
Louisiana voters will decide in May whether to approve a constitutional amendment aimed at making teacher pay raises permanent by liquidating three protected education...
BP’s first Gulf project since the Deepwater Horizon faces lawsuit over spill risk
Environmental groups have sued the Trump administration over its approval of BP’s Kaskida offshore drilling project, marking the first BP development in the Gulf...
Baton Rouge General’s Health Tip of the Week: What you need to know about...
Sponsored by Baton Rouge General
GLP-1 medications have changed the weight loss game, helping people shed pounds and improve blood sugar. But faster weight loss...
Why Synergy Bank is planting a bigger flag in Baton Rouge
Synergy Bank is planning a 9,200-square-foot flagship office in Baton Rouge, a move the Houma-based community bank says will allow it to offer a...
Roundup: Tariff refunds / Tailors needed / Trump’s LNG order
Don’t act, Trump urges: After a Supreme Court ruling invalidated many tariffs, President Donald Trump is urging companies not to seek refunds on duties...
Bally’s boom fuels Baton Rouge casino growth in March
Baton Rouge casinos continued an upward trajectory, reporting month-over-month gains for the second straight month, while the market also continues to outperform levels from...
Workers are increasingly turning to AI as their go-to teacher
Workers are increasingly turning to AI as an on-the-job learning tool, using it to quickly build skills, solve problems and fill gaps left by...
From an energy leader to a fashion designer, LSU honors standout alumni
The LSU Alumni Association has named its 2026 Hall of Distinction class, recognizing alumni for their professional achievements and contributions to their industries, communities...
Roundup: Retail sales / Homebuilder sees dip / Apple’s new CEO
Gas prices fuel surge: U.S. retail sales increased more than expected in March as the war with Iran boosted gasoline prices and led to...
Gaining momentum: Louisiana climbs to No. 3 in the South for job growth
Nearly all major industries in Louisiana added jobs over the past year, signaling momentum for a stronger future, according to a recent report from...
Amazon wins round in fight over Shreveport data center
A long-delayed Amazon data center project in west Shreveport is back on track after a Caddo Parish judge dismissed legal challenges that had stalled...
Fed approval clears the way for M C Bank’s push into Baton Rouge
The Federal Reserve has approved the merger of DMMS Purchaser Inc. and MC Bancshares, clearing the final major regulatory hurdle for a deal poised...
Entry-level market rebounds, but bar keeps rising
After a sluggish stretch, the job market for new college graduates is showing signs of life, The Wall Street Journal writes.
Employers now expect to...
‘LaPolitics’: Aerospace push lacks workforce piece, Nungesser warns
The Legislature is overlooking a key element in its drive to lure major aerospace players to Louisiana, Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser says in the...
ELIFIN’s Commercial Property of the Week: Retail suite opening in Lee Drive corridor
Sponsored by ELIFIN
Now for lease, 324 Lee Dr. (Suites C & D) offers ±3,718 SF of retail space within an established strip center in...
Roundup: LSU engineering excellence / Florida’s growth / Jersey Mike’s IPO
Companies, leaders honored: LSU’s College of Engineering honored several businesses and industry leaders at its annual Evening of Engineering Excellence, recognizing major contributions to...
Who’s building and who’s buying in Greater Baton Rouge
Here are the latest property transactions and permits issued in East Baton Rouge, Ascension, and Livingston parishes.
East Baton Rouge Parish
Synergy Bank purchased a...
War reshapes oil strategy as companies balance risk and reward
Global oil majors are accelerating investments in new drilling prospects outside the Middle East as geopolitical instability reshapes energy strategy, The Wall Street Journal...
A new player is entering Baton Rouge’s coffee café scene
A new café concept is opening its doors in Baton Rouge, as Le Rêve opens Monday in the Southdowns Village shopping center on Perkins...
