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LSU President William Tate announces hiring freeze as part of ‘realignment’
In a letter sent to faculty and staff on Friday morning, President William Tate announced the school would start a hiring freeze and would...
Louisiana boasts of nearly four years of consecutive year-over-year job growth
Louisiana experienced both month-over-month and year-over-year job growth in February, according to data released today by the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics.
The state’s seasonally...
This frozen dessert franchise is planning a second Baton Rouge location
Jeremiah’s Italian Ice is opening its second location in Baton Rouge.
Franchise operating partner Cody Loveland and his family opened the first Louisiana Jeremiah’s Italian...
Roundup: DOGE cuts / Rail taxes / Friends of City Park
Louisiana hit: The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services appears to have abruptly slashed over $55 million in grants to the Louisiana Department...
BREC to appoint a search committee for a new superintendent
BREC will begin its search soon for a new superintendent after Corey Wilson announced his plans Thursday night to step down when his contract...
Famed economist warns that tariffs could add nearly $5,000 to car prices
Noted economist Arthur Laffer warns in a new analysis that President Donald Trump’s 25% tariffs on auto imports could add $4,711 to the cost...
Judge throws out 2-year-old sale of oil and gas leases in the Gulf
A federal district judge threw out a Biden administration sale of oil and gas drilling rights in the Gulf, writing that the government failed...
Roundup: Consumer sentiment / Election day / Crawfish prices
Gloomy perspective: Consumers took a gloomier view of the economy in March, according to a University of Michigan’s monthly survey, a slide that economists...
New York nonprofit buys more than 50 acres in Baker
A New York-based nonprofit has acquired 55 acres on Charlton Road in Baker.
Timothy Hill Ranch, an organization providing Christian-centered residential and workforce development to...
This Baton Rouge restaurant will be featured on Food Network
Phil’s Oyster Bar & Seafood Restaurant will be featured on the American food reality TV series “Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives” on Food Network next...
‘LaPolitics’: Reading the tea leaves from inside the US Supreme Court
On Monday, Louisiana defended its congressional map in front of the U.S. Supreme Court.
The first words out of Solicitor General J. Benjamin Aguiñaga's mouth...
What the latest numbers from the Fed’s preferred inflation gauge show
An inflation gauge closely watched by the Federal Reserve remained high last month even before the impact of most tariffs has been felt. Americans’...
Meet the legends Capital Region execs would like to dine with
Every so often, you meet someone who changes the way you think about business, leadership, or even life. That’s the thrill of sharing a...
How the commercial market fared in February
After a strong start to the year, the East Baton Rouge Parish commercial real estate market experienced dips in sales transactions and deal velocity...
They’re back: Dunne and Nader make repeat appearances in SI’s swimsuit edition
Two prominent Baton Rouge names will be featured in this year’s Sports Illustrated swimsuit edition.
Brooks Nader, a 2015 graduate of Episcopal High School, returns...
Roundup: Genesis 360 / Budget time / Oil versus electricity
Outer space: Baton Rouge’s Genesis 360 announced Thursday that it was awarded a $6.4 million federal contract renewal from NASA Johnson Space Center in...
These Louisiana hemp organizations are suing the state
Editor's note: This story has been updated since original publication to reflect that Gov. Jeff Landry, Attorney General Liz Murrill and East Baton Rouge...
Why US economic growth is expected to slow over the next 30 years
Weak population gains and increased government spending will result in slower overall economic growth over the next 30 years, the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office...
How Dollar Tree and high-income shoppers are no longer mutually exclusive
Discount retailer Dollar Tree reported Wednesday that it is gaining market share with higher-income consumers and may raise prices on some goods to offset...
What to know about ExxonMobil’s $100M investment plans in Baton Rouge
ExxonMobil announced plans this week to invest more than $100 million in facility upgrades in Baton Rouge to produce high-purity isopropyl alcohol, a critical...
