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A glimpse at how the EBR commercial market performed in November
Commercial real estate sales in East Baton Rouge Parish continued an upward swing in November, posting a significant increase in sales volume, despite deal...
Roundup: The billionaire tax / Big bucks / Cash out
Capital exodus? As a so-called “billionaire tax” looms in California, the firms of two high-profile California investors announced on New Year’s Eve they are...
When AI becomes your favorite coworker
As artificial intelligence becomes more embedded in daily work, Inc. reports, some researchers and executives say it may be quietly reshaping how employees interact...
Nominations are now open for the Best of 225 Awards
Get ready. Get set. Nominate! That’s right. Starting today, you can decide who receives an award next year in 225’s 2026 Best of 225...
The Lincoln Theater restoration nears its final stretch
The long-running effort to restore the historic Lincoln Theater in South Baton Rouge is edging closer to completion, with organizers offering a glimpse inside...
A look at how the city-parish will adjust to leaner times
Residents may soon encounter new approaches to basic city services—including robotic lawn mowers, private contractors and new technology—as Baton Rouge leaders look for ways...
Investar closes on its acquisition of Texas-based First National Bank
Investar Holding Corporation has completed its acquisition of Wichita Falls Bancshares Inc., the holding company for First National Bank in Wichita Falls, Texas, expanding...
Roundup: Health care costs / Nancy Landry / Oil prices
Credits expire: Enhanced tax credits that have helped reduce the cost of health insurance for the vast majority of Affordable Care Act enrollees expired...
Target buys land for its new Livingston Parish location
Target has purchased land for a proposed new store in the Juban Crossing development.
The retailer acquired the roughly 11.8-acre tract near the northwest corner...
‘LaPolitics’: US House Speaker Johnson said to oppose Trump’s pot policy
U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson of Shreveport pushed back hard against President Donald Trump’s plan to change federal cannabis policy, according to National Public...
Meet the teenagers leading their own AI companies
A new wave of teenage entrepreneurs is building real businesses around artificial intelligence—often before they can drive a car, The Wall Street Journal writes.
Armed...
How did Baton Rouge’s casinos fare in November?
After a revenue surge in October, Baton Rouge’s casinos had another solid month in November.
Collectively, the casinos posted $22.7 million in revenue in November,...
Baton Rouge’s Ethan Allen retailer is closing
After more than nine decades in the furniture business and 51 years as an independent Ethan Allen retailer, Grand Gallery is closing its showroom...
Hyundai reassures the community of its commitment to historic protections
Following a USA Today Network report that Modeste area community members were concerned the proposed multibillion-dollar Hyundai Steel mill could disturb area cultural and...
BRPD grapples with a historic staffing shortage
Baton Rouge’s police force is shrinking faster than city leaders can replace officers, and Chief TJ Morse says the department is nearing a breaking...
Amid rapid expansion, 7 Brew is opening its fifth Capital Region location
7 Brew, the fast-expanding drive-thru coffee chain, is gearing up to open its fifth location in the Capital Region, this one in Zachary.
The new...
Roundup: NOLA spending / Gas prices / Oil report delayed
Capping spending: An amendment to the city charter that aims to rein in spending is set to be considered by the New Orleans City...
The average US mortgage rate just fell to the lowest point of the year
The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage fell to its lowest level of 2025 this week, an encouraging sign for prospective home buyers.
The...
When passion isn’t enough: Why new ventures fall apart
Only about half of new businesses survive their first two years, and just one-third make it to five.
The reasons go far beyond bad luck.
A...
Oil markets close 2025 in retreat as glut fears grow
Global oil markets are closing out 2025 with their steepest annual decline since the pandemic, as swelling supplies overwhelm a year dominated by wars,...
