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Amazon MGM’s ‘Ally Clark,’ starring Viola Davis, is set to shoot in Baton Rouge
A major feature film is set to begin production in Baton Rouge this spring.
The film is Amazon MGM Studios’ Ally Clark, a thriller starring...
Roundup: Crawfish prices / Global economy / Pennington’s Answer Gala
Mudbugs: Crawfish prices dropped $1 per pound at docks this week, signaling early supply growth for the 2026 season. Data from The Crawfish App...
From flashy to feel-good: How local restaurants are resetting
Capital Region restaurants are heading into 2026 with a focus on value, authenticity and smarter spending, even as rising food, labor and insurance costs...
CityStats report: Prosperity indicators slip in East Baton Rouge Parish
East Baton Rouge Parish has moved in the wrong direction on several key prosperity indicators, including median household income and unemployment, according to the...
Why developers are turning to tax-based financing for projects
A niche form of commercial real estate financing is surging as traditional bank lending remains constrained, CNBC writes.Â
Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy, or C-PACE,...
Though strong consumer spending persists, economists see cracks forming
U.S. consumers are continuing to spend at a pace that is outstripping income growth, raising questions about how long household demand—a key driver of...
‘LaPolitics’: New bills set stage for carbon capture showdown in Legislature
Speaker Pro Tem Mike Johnson of Pineville has filed legislation calling for a local option on carbon capture wells.Â
His bills are this session’s first...
Gov. Landry rolls out strategy to fast-track state’s energy growth
Gov. Jeff Landry on Thursday announced a new statewide energy strategy aimed at accelerating investment, streamlining permitting and positioning Louisiana as a national and...
BREC targets early May hire for new superintendent
BREC has begun a national search for its next superintendent, aiming to have a new leader in place this summer, according to BREC Commission...
Roundup: Winter storm / Trump sues banking giant / Natural gas disruptionÂ
The latest: Icing impacts in south Louisiana are expected to be localized, but all areas should prepare for a hard freeze and bitter cold...
Why companies aren’t waiting to refinance debt
U.S. companies are moving quickly to refinance debt, locking in lower interest rates amid economic uncertainty and fears that market conditions could shift suddenly,...
How LSU researchers are using AI to monitor the Gulf’s dead zone
LSU researchers are using artificial intelligence to tackle one of the Gulf Coast’s most persistent environmental challenges: the annual dead zone caused by nutrient...
What the latest numbers from the Fed’s preferred inflation gauge show
The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge ticked up in November in the latest sign that prices remain stubbornly elevated as consumers spend at a...
225 magazine looks to spotlight rising Capital Region leaders in their 20s
Know a rising young professional making an impact in the Capital Region? 225 magazine is accepting nominations for its third annual Twenty in Their...
Roundup: Jamie Dimon / Sports betting / Insurance crisis
CEO speaks out: JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has issued rare public criticism of President Donald Trump’s immigration policy, saying he was troubled by...
The East Baton Rouge commercial market ends 2025 on a high note
Commercial real estate sales in East Baton Rouge Parish finished 2025 above the $1 billion mark, posting higher sales volume despite a slight slowdown...
A flood of new LNG projects could reshape gas markets in 2026
Global liquefied natural gas supply is set to surge in 2026, easing market tightness that has persisted since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and putting...
An education power shift: States are handing parents more control
More states are expanding school choice programs as lawmakers and advocacy groups push to give families greater control over where and how their children...
US economy grew faster in Q3 of last year than first reported
Powered by strong consumer spending, the U.S. economy grew at the fastest pace in two years from July through September, the government said Thursday...
Roundup: Arctic blast / Trump’s housing plan / Sales tax rates
Bundle up: While north and southwest Louisiana gear up for the brunt of this weekend’s forecast winter storm, local forecasters warn that the Capital...
