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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...

Local planning commission aims to make the Capital Region greener 

Baton Rouge’s carbon footprint might look a lot different in the next three decades.  The Capital Region Planning Commission is developing a comprehensive climate action...

The commercial real estate market is rebounding, but unevenly

The commercial real estate market may be on the rebound following the Federal Reserve's recent interest rate cuts, the first since 2020, CNBC reports. The...

Roundup: Electric truck mandate / b1Bank / Plant-based panels

Louisiana balking: Louisiana is among 24 states that have joined a court case seeking to stop a federal electric semitruck mandate. The U.S. Environmental...

See who’s really driving the US economy

It’s a trend that has surprised many: Why, despite being squeezed by high prices, have Americans kept spending at retail stores and restaurants at...

‘LaPolitics’: State lawmakers still focused on insurance

While it may not be a high-level concern with a tax-centered session on the horizon, Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple and some legislators continue to...

Planning Commission to discuss expansion of Joor Road development

A residential development containing nearly 100 medium-density housing units is proposed for a growing area on Joor Road. The Estate at Joor Place could contain...

Retail spending is ramping up ahead of the holidays

Americans stepped up their purchases at retailers last month as low unemployment, steady pay gains and rising stock and home values helped sustain their...

Roundup: Public defenders / Mortgage demand / Canceling subscriptions

Pay scale: Compensation for attorneys who run local public defender offices will remain the same, in spite of a monthslong effort from Gov. Jeff...

Why this local pet shop is moving to Government Street 

Mid City pet owners will soon have a new place to shop for pet supplies.  Parish Pets, a pet supply store located on South Foster...

A snapshot of entrepreneurs who are trying to save America’s Main Streets

There was a time when the main streets in towns were the lifeblood of small businesses—a place where the locals gathered and where entrepreneurs...

How homeowner insurers are responding after Hurricane Milton

Hurricane Milton caused as much as $55 billion in property damage throughout Florida last week, according to the latest estimates. Hitting just two weeks...

Local initiative is focused on preventing maternal health problems

Hear Her Concerns, a local campaign by Healthy BR’s Maternal and Child Health Consortium aims to prevent pregnancy-related deaths by sharing potentially lifesaving messages...

Scott Wozniak: How your customers view excellence

Before I talk about how to do this, I want to make sure we are on the same page. When I talk about excellence,...

Why the gender wage gap has widened after narrowing for years

Just how much of a setback was the COVID-19 pandemic for U.S. working women? Although women who lost or left their jobs at the height...

Roundup: Goldman Sachs / Standardized tests / IHOP 

Better than expected: Goldman Sachs on Tuesday reported a monster jump in its third-quarter earnings, reaping $3 billion in profits—far higher than what Wall...