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Downtown church to expand after acquiring 25,000-square-foot building
First Presbyterian Church of Baton Rouge is expanding its downtown footprint to accommodate growing programs and prepare for its 200th anniversary in 2027, according to Brett Furr, a church representative.
The church recently acquired an...
BREC cutting its workforce as part of a strategic overhaul
BREC is launching a sweeping organizational overhaul to cut costs and streamline operations, a move that includes an immediate 10% workforce reduction, the agency announced Friday.
The multiphase initiative, directed by the BREC Commission and...
North Baton Rouge to get long-awaited grocery-anchored development
A long-awaited full-service grocery store and retail development is moving forward in north Baton Rouge, bringing a major investment to expand food access and support long-term economic revitalization.
The BLVD at Harding retail project, which...
Parish president, PALA deny any link between Livingston project and carbon capture
Livingston Parish President Randy Delatte on Thursday issued a statement on social media dispelling “rumors” that PALA Interstate’s recently announced expansion project in the parish is in some way tied to carbon capture and...
Istrouma Brewery closes Sugar Farms site; plans to reopen in Baton Rouge
Istrouma Brewery has closed its location at Sugar Farms in St. Gabriel and plans to reopen at a new Baton Rouge site in the fall, the Haynes family announced on social media Thursday.
In the...
Live After Five is planning a full 2026 slate despite funding cut
The Live After Five downtown concert series plans to move forward with a full slate of shows in 2026 despite a 25% reduction in city funding, relying more heavily on sponsorships and alternative revenue...
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