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The Capital Region braces for high winds, heavy rain and power outages
Tropical-storm-force winds and heavy rains have begun spreading inland and conditions are expected to continue to deteriorate through the day as Hurricane Francine continues...
An impending storm forces Baton Rouge restaurants to adapt—again
After surviving a tough summer with rising inflation costs, restaurants in the Capital Region are preparing for another obstacle: Hurricane Francine.
Many local restaurants are...
How Hurricane Francine has impacted Baton Rouge flights
Flights scheduled to arrive or depart from Baton Rouge Rouge Metropolitan Airport have been canceled a few hours before Hurricane Francine's expected landfall.
BTR Director...
Here’s the latest as Francine takes aim at Louisiana
The Capital Region will remain under a flood watch until Thursday morning as Hurricane Francine sets its sights on south Louisiana on Wednesday.
The latest...
Keep Tiger Town Beautiful shared this tip ahead of Hurricane Francine
As Hurricane Francine draws nearer, Keep Tiger Town Beautiful founder Jennifer Richardson is urging local businesses and homeowners to be proactive about clearing out...
What to know about Baton Rouge hospital operations for Wednesday
Many local hospitals will remain open during Hurricane Francine, but plan to close their clinics in anticipation of the storm.
Katie Johnston, Baton Rouge General’s...
Francine sets its sights on Louisiana
Gov. Jeff Landry declared a state of emergency on Monday in preparation for Tropical Storm Francine, which is expected to strengthen to a hurricane...
LMOGA President Tommy Faucheux says industry is ‘hurricane-ready’
Louisiana’s oil and gas industry is “hurricane-ready” ahead of Tropical Storm Francine, according to a statement from Louisiana Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association President...
What utility companies are doing to prep for the approaching storm
As Tropical Storm Francine strengthens in the Gulf of Mexico and approaches landfall in Louisiana on Wednesday evening as a projected hurricane, utility companies...
Another homebuilder purchases lots in the Atwater Reserve development
Manuel Builders has purchased 15 lots in the Atwater Reserve subdivision as the development continues to expand.
Manuel Builders LLC, represented by Timothy Guilbeau, purchased...
Tiger Stadium will feature these local food and beverage vendors this season
What does it take to be a food vendor at Tiger Stadium? Matthew LaBorde, senior associate athletic director and chief financial officer with LSU...
Here’s how business owners can prepare for peak hurricane season
If your company doesn’t have a plan and protocol for before, during and after tropical storms, the time to get it done is now.
The...
Baton Rouge ramen lovers will soon have a new restaurant choice
The owners of the Fiery Crab are branching out with a new Baton Rouge ramen restaurant, which is set to open next week.
Hikari Ramen,...
Here’s why Louisiana is positioned to be a CCUS leader
Carbon capture, utilization and storage has emerged in recent years as one of the key components of the U.S. energy transition, and Louisiana is...
b1Bank’s $85.7M acquisition earns approval from regulators
Business First Bancshares, the holding company for Baton Rouge-based b1Bank, has received the green light from federal regulators to complete its $85.7 million acquisition...
Baton Rouge charcuterie company to open its first brick-and-mortar store
The mother-daughter duo behind Crafted Nibbles BR plans to open their first brick-and-mortar space this fall.
After searching for a building to set up shop...
The Godfather of Growth: Charles Landry is on a relentless mission to build a...
At precisely 3:44 each morning, Charles Landry rises out of bed to begin his daily ritual of reading five newspapers on his iPad.
Though 70,...
Get the latest on BREC’s audits and the challenges of its master plan
Two more audits are pending for BREC as it gears up to promote its Imagine Your Parks 3 plan.
BREC Superintendent Corey Wilson told the...
Here’s what we know about the planned Inspiration Center project
Construction on the multimillion-dollar Inspiration Center project at Howell Community Park will start next week.
Last week, a $7.2 million new building permit was issued...
Here’s how local universities are responding to the AI surge
There’s no avoiding it. AI is everywhere.
As the next generation of professionals graduates, local universities are identifying ways that students can ethically utilize artificial...
