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LABI names Business Excellence award winners
The Louisiana Association of Business and Industry today announced the companies and individuals it has selected as winners of its 2024 Business Excellence Awards,...
Metro Council will contemplate lighthouses and bond refinancing on Wednesday
An item authorizing the mayor to execute a $500,000 cooperative endeavor agreement with Together Baton Rouge to participate in a pilot solar energy program...
Affluent buyers are looking for lower-priced cars. Here’s why
Had she wanted to, Michelle Chumley could have afforded a pricey new SUV loaded with options. But when it came time to replace her...
How much money have Gonzales mayoral candidates raised?
In a contest that may shape the future of Gonzales, four candidates—all Democrats—are vying for the city’s mayoral seat.
A Daily Report review of the...
Home improvement projects are forecast to surge next year. Here’s why
Analysts and building products executives are forecasting that lower interest rates will fuel a remodeling renaissance next year, with increased spending on new kitchens,...
Roundup: Endorsements / New banking rules / Inflation fight
Council races: FuturePAC, the political action committee of the Baton Rouge Area Chamber, today announced its endorsements for the Nov. 5 election. Candidates receiving...
Cardiovascular practice buys vacant North Harrell’s Ferry office building
A locally owned cardiovascular practice has purchased an office building on North Harrell’s Ferry Road to expand its operations.
Parris Cardiovascular Center purchased the vacant...
What a researcher found regarding burial grounds at the Formosa site
A genealogist scoured historical records for years to establish the identities of enslaved people who she believes are buried on the grounds of a...
‘LaPolitics’: Will Louisiana voters turn out for tax reform?
Should Gov. Jeff Landry and his allies succeed in producing an ambitious tax reform amendment next month, voter approval of the proposed constitutional changes...
A new academy aims to prepare high schoolers for the workforce
West Baton Rouge Schools last week celebrated the opening of the West Baton Rouge Career Academy, a new facility offering career and technical education...
Roundup: Municipal bonds / Honeywell and AI / Rotary Club
Going up: Municipal bonds should benefit from interest-rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, Principal Asset Management says in a note. “High-quality municipals offer compelling...
See which sector of housing starts is growing
Housing starts across the nation slowed last month as a drop in multifamily projects outweighed a rise in construction for single-family homes, Bloomberg reports.
Housing...
See where the Baton Rouge mayoral candidates stand in the latest poll
Democrat Ted James has a small lead over incumbent Democrat Sharon Weston-Broome in the race to be East Baton Rouge’s mayor-president, according to a...
Belle of Baton Rouge opens its temporary land-based site
The Belle of Baton Rouge announced the opening of its temporary land-based casino on Monday.
The facility is located on the levee just off River...
How might taxpayers be affected by Gov. Landry’s tax reform package?
RESET Louisiana on Monday released its analysis of Gov. Jeff Landry’s recently proposed Louisiana Forward tax reform package.
RESET is a nonpartisan collaboration between the...
Why oil and gas services providers are pulling back on spending
Leaders of companies that supply the oil and gas industry are sounding less bullish than they were earlier this year, The Wall Street Journal...
What convenience stores are doing to improve their gastronomic image
Americans who think of petrified hot dogs, frozen burritos and salty snacks when getting food at a gas station or truck stop may be...
A look at how Baton Rouge casinos fared in September
Baton Rouge’s riverboat casinos collectively saw a dip in revenue during September following a boost in August.
The Belle of Baton Rouge, L’Auberge Baton Rouge...
Roundup: Press Club / ITEP / Early voting record
Luncheon speaker: Louisiana Republican Party Chair Derek Babcock will be the guest speaker at the Press Club of Baton Rouge on Monday. He will...
Local influencer launches social media management company
Baton Rouge food and lifestyle influencer Jordan Basham—better known by her social media handle @Wheretogeaux225—last week announced the launch of her own social media...
