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What the latest audit on Southern University athletics shows
An audit of Southern University's athletic department found the program operated with a nearly $1.5 million deficit during the 2025 fiscal year.
A report released...
The Emerge Center names a new CEO
The Emerge Center, a Baton Rouge nonprofit that caters to children with autism and other communication challenges, has selected Tara Haney to serve as...
LSU chancellor reflects on the afterlife of a medical drug he helped develop
A recent New York Times feature on the banned sports drug ostarine traces its origins to early biomedical research aimed at treating serious medical...
Senior living facility near Essen Lane sells for $10M
A Miami Beach company has bought the Holly Court Assisted Living property on Summa Avenue near Essen Lane.
Holly Court Propco acquired the facility from...
How Capital Region companies are managing the health insurance squeeze
A sharp increase in health care costs felt more like a slap than a wake-up call for many Louisiana business owners in 2026. The...
Roundup: Valentine’s specials / Mortgage reality check / AI in TV and film
Restaurant offerings: Fast food is getting fancy this Valentine’s Day. McDonald’s is offering a limited McNugget Caviar kit, tapping a viral TikTok trend to...
LSU to host an AI symposium in March featuring local and national speakers
LSU’s E.J. Ourso College of Business will host a symposium on artificial intelligence in March, bringing together executives, entrepreneurs and decision-makers looking to leverage...
January job numbers signal a chilly start to the year for US hiring
U.S. private employers added just 22,000 jobs in January, far below economists’ expectations, signaling a continued cooling of the labor market at the start...
Baton Rouge General’s Health Tip of the Week: Every minute matters during a heart...
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During a heart attack, every minute counts. Permanent heart damage can begin in as little as 30 minutes, which is...
Roundup: Blake Miguez / Saturday’s special election / US commercial deals
A change in plans: State Sen. Blake Miguez today announced he is entering the race for Louisiana’s 5th Congressional District, seeking to replace Rep....
Here’s the latest on the University Lakes Project
The University Lakes Project is advancing, with significant components of the first phase complete and additional dredging work expected to wrap up later this...
Affluent spending brings a K-shaped economy into sharper focus
Higher-income Americans and those with college degrees have ramped up their spending more quickly in the past three years than other consumers, according to...
BP’s pivot back to fossil fuels draws investor pushback
BP’s renewed push into oil and gas is drawing fresh scrutiny from investors who want clearer proof that the strategy will deliver stronger returns,...
How an LSU-born startup is helping Louisiana businesses tap into AI
As artificial intelligence reshapes industries around the globe, one Louisiana startup with LSU roots is working to make the technology more accessible to businesses...
The Shaw Group plans to add 200-plus jobs at its Walker manufacturing facility
The Shaw Group plans to more than double the workforce at its Walker manufacturing facility in Livingston Parish, creating 209 new jobs and retaining...
Walmart hits $1 trillion milestone, redefining what a retail giant can be
Walmart has crossed a historic milestone, reaching a $1 trillion market capitalization and becoming the first traditional retailer to join a club long dominated...
Roundup: Super Bowl snacks / Trump’s $10B IRS lawsuit / Power outages
Cheaper chips: PepsiCo plans to cut prices on Lay’s and Doritos by up to 15% ahead of the Super Bowl, aiming to revive sales...
Bernhard Capital Partners closes sale of portfolio company
Baton Rouge-based private equity firm Bernhard Capital Partners has closed the sale of The Gray Casualty & Surety Company to California insurance holding company...
‘LaPolitics’: Cassidy flexes financial muscle early in US Senate race
U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy has been bragging about the record-setting war chest he has amassed for his reelection campaign and this week he put...
Here’s what’s planned for the former Solera space on Perkins Road
Solera Bar & Tasting Room, the Perkins Road restaurant known for its Spanish tapas, closed its doors on Feb. 1. Now, owner Brian Dykes...
