City and business leaders say retaining and attracting highly educated young professionals is a priority, but those words aren’t being equaled by actions.
December 16, 2008 issue
The state of Illinois is taking a beating in the press, thanks to the exploits of Gov. Rod Blagojevich and former Gov. George Ryan. Louisiana residents can all say "We feel your pain." Plus: No bailout for the Big Three, congratulations to Cassidy, big races return to State Capitol Raceway and Daily Report doubles up.
Downtown real estate moves fast and consistently sells at or above the asking price.
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Gift cards remain popular Christmas items, but some could be worthless before the wrapping comes off.
Blueprint Louisiana claims partial credit for 2008 reforms while seeking issues for its 2009 agenda.
WGMB-TV’s two-hour a.m. news program fails to make a dent against popular national competition, signing off after 15 months on the air.
As if this weren’t already the season for taking stock and setting goals, the current national economic climate has us in a heightened state of personal and financial evaluation.
Parish bets that an overhaul of public education will trigger long-awaited economic growth.
Bass Pro Shops pulls ahead of Cabela’s in the competition to attract neighboring development.
Gloom is the mood this Christmas season and even Santa Claus isn't immune from the worldwide economic slowdown. It's time to place the emphasis on the reason for the season -- celebrating the birth of Jesus.
An ill-advised prison interview caused some embarrassment for former Gov. Edwin Edwards. But it probably won't hurt his chances for a presidential pardon, because he never had much of a chance of being released early.
December 16, 2008 issue
December 16, 2008 issue
December 16, 2008 issue
December 16, 2008 issue
Education Secretary Arne Duncan proposes that college teams graduating fewer than 40% of their student-athletes should be banned from postseason play. Is this a good idea?
