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Baton Rouge’s community efforts to curb violence garner national attention

While mass shootings strike at seemingly random locations—concerts, parades, schools—community gun violence strikes dependably in the most disadvantaged city blocks.  The New York Times on...

Roundup: Government services bill / JP Morgan Chase / Retirement advice

Don’t say free: A proposed bill prohibiting the word “free” to describe any services that refer to government assistance through public funding was passed...

Take a look at Tsunami’s new Highland location

Tsunami Sushi‘s newest wave has rolled in, 225 Magazine reports.  The second Baton Rouge location of the Lafayette-born restaurant is now open on the first...

Longtime BESE director resigns

The longtime director of the Louisiana’s K-12 school board announced on Monday that she’s retiring, Louisiana Illuminator reports. Shan Davis, who has led the Louisiana...

Here’s where Louisiana ranks among states with the highest quit rates

Louisiana has the seventh-highest quit rate in the U.S., according to a recent study by Schmidt & Clark. The study analyzed the latest available data...

See which BREC millages are up for renewal in November

The public will decide in November whether to renew two millages that help keep Baton Rouge’s park system afloat. BREC Superintendent Corey Wilson explained the...

Child care problems growing for working mothers

After a series of lower-paying jobs, Nicole Slemp finally landed one she loved. She was a secretary for Washington’s child services department, a job...

Companies may soon have to be pro-gun for a government contract in Louisiana

Louisiana lawmakers are considering a proposal that would prohibit companies from winning government contracts if they refuse to do business with firearm companies or...

Roundup: Driver safety / Olympics / BRCC

To the House: Unrelated measures against using a hand-held phone while driving and illegal drag racing were approved by a Louisiana committee in the...

‘LaPolitics’: Watching for the new New Orleans

New Orleans was a political foil for Gov. Jeff Landry before he took office as Louisiana’s chief executive, so it’s no surprise that his...

‘LaPolitics’: Watching for the new New Orleans

New Orleans was a political foil for Gov. Jeff Landry before he took office as Louisiana’s chief executive, so it’s no surprise that his...

Final open house to be hosted tonight for Florida Corridor master plan

The Cortana Corridor Economic Development District and the Florida Corridor Plan Project Team are hosting their final open house tonight. During the event, the...

What would a noncompete ban mean for Louisiana businesses?

On Tuesday afternoon, the Federal Trade Commission will vote on a new rule that would ban employers from imposing noncompete clauses on their employees...

Commercial Property of the Week, sponsored by Elifin Realty: Quality industrial property offers owner...

Now available for sale or lease, 12320 S. Choctaw Dr.  features a well maintained ±17,500 SF facility in one of Baton Rouge's most desirable...

See how fast housing inventory is growing

The number of houses for sale in Louisiana has grown by 29%—among the highest in the nation—over the past year, Fast Company reports. From March...

Luxury house sales remain strong while overall market slumps

While the overall housing market continues to struggle with low inventory and higher rates, one sector is booming—luxury homes. As CNBC reports, sales of luxury...

Developers increasingly looking to convert office space into residential

As cities and suburbs across the country continue to struggle with vacant office space thanks to the popularity of remote work, developers are increasingly...

What is BREC’s economic impact?

BREC parks have provided $318 million in economic benefits to East Baton Rouge Parish, according to BREC Superintendent Corey Wilson. Speaking at the Press Club...

PAR urges lawmakers to reject public records proposal

The Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana released a statement Monday afternoon urging Louisiana lawmakers to reject a bill that would essentially rewrite the...

Roundup: Express / Ghost guns / Club4Fitness

Bankrupt: Express Inc.—once a trendsetter of casual office attire that has struggled in recent years to compete with the likes of Zara and H&M—has...