State unveils new initiative aimed at modernizing rural healthcare systems

The state has launched the Rural Tech Catalyst Fund, a new initiative led by Louisiana Economic Development and the Louisiana Department of Health aimed...

‘This is our moment’: BRCC chancellor talks workforce development

As Louisiana welcomes record levels of investment, Baton Rouge Community College Chancellor Willie Smith says the state’s economic future will hinge on whether its...

Inside the $100M plan to reshape Baton Rouge sports

A proposed sports complex on Burbank Drive could pump more than $35 million annually into the regional economy and draw 240,000 visitors a year,...

b1BANK’s Jude Melville weighs in on AI’s workforce impact

Baton Rouge’s b1BANK CEO Jude Melville says companies should focus on using artificial intelligence to empower employees rather than replace them as major banking...

After years of delays, BREC gets current on audits

BREC is now up to date on its annual audits following the release of its 2024 report, marking the completion of four audits within...

Task force to be convened to find money for permanent teacher pay raises

Gov. Jeff Landry and legislative leaders on Tuesday announced a plan that could eventually lead to permanent raises for public school teachers and support...

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