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Issue: January 29, 2008

The payoff

Both sides have spent millions on Pinnacle’s bid to build Baton Rouge’s third casino, but voters will have the final say on Feb. 9.

LSU Chancellor Sean O'Keefe was forced out by a mob made up of three members of the Board of Supervisors and LSU President John Lombardi, who acted as the hit man. The public and some large donors aren't happy with the move. Also, winds of change blowing through the East Baton Rouge School Board.

StartUp

January 29, 2008 issue

Box gets his LEED building

When Beau Box purchased a site on Jefferson Highway for the construction of his new office, he hired Chenevert Architects to design the 4,400-square-foot building.

The year ahead

Despite an easing of the ‘Katrina bump,’ real estate experts expect the B.R. market to post modest growth in 2008.

Credit conundrum

As the questions—and lawsuits—mount, Gary Beard remains mum on the conflict involving tax credits for his proposed studio complex, now planned for Shreveport.

Clearing the air

A recent court decision could cost five area parishes up to $100 million in penalties over ozone violations.

Going, going, Sean

Was O’Keefe’s departure as LSU’s chancellor more about autonomy and less about his job performance?

Crossover appeal

Positioned at the epicenter of a historic shift in Baton Rouge, Mayor Kip Holden finds himself in a similar period of transition as well.

Bad news for WVLA

It’s been one year since WVLA-TV entered the local news game and, based on the latest Nielsen Media Research ratings, the upstart newscasts have yet to catch on with Baton Rouge viewers.

Agent of change

Louisiana’s superintendent of education lays out ideas for transforming failing schools.

Hot for teaching

Baton Rouge Transition to Teaching addresses a shortage of secondary math and science teachers by providing an alternate path to certification.

Let Pinnacle play

Unless you live near the proposed casino resort or you work for either one of the city's two existing riverboat casinos, what legitimate reasons are there for you to vote against Pinnacle Entertainment's entry into the Baton Rouge market?

Senior moments for La.

U.S. Sen. Mary Landrieu and former State Rep. Woody Jenkins squared off against each other in a tough race back in 1996. But the recent resignation by U.S. Rep. Richard Baker puts them on the same winning side.