Meet the new CEO of Smalls Sliders 

Smalls Sliders, the Baton Rouge-founded burger franchise backed by NFL star Drew Brees, appointed a new CEO this month to lead the brand through its next phase of growth.  Charles Watson, former CEO of Tropical...

Aldi has plans to open a store at this Livingston Parish site

Grocery retailer Aldi has plans to open its first Livingston Parish location. The company bought the lease of the former Big Lots space in the Spring Park Plaza shopping center on Range Avenue, according to...
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What to know about the Materra development’s next expansion phase

Homes in the next expansion phase for the Materra traditional neighborhood development are now selling, with construction set to begin next month. Enquist Development announced that phase two of the development near Woman’s Hospital will...

A Baton Rouge company will manage the nation’s Strategic Petroleum Reserve

Baton Rouge-based Aptim and joint venture partner BWX Technologies Inc. have been tapped by the U.S. Department of Energy to manage and operate the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, as well as its associated facilities and...

BREC superintendent touts community support for the organization

BREC Superintendent Corey Wilson says the two tax renewals that voters approved in the November election are proof that the majority of the community supports the work the park system has been doing. Wilson spoke...

Waste Pro buys over 25 acres near landfill site in north Baton Rouge

Privately owned waste collection company Waste Pro recently bought 26 acres in north Baton Rouge.  The company purchased the property on New Rafe Mayer Road adjacent to the Ronaldson Field Landfill through Waste Pro of...

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Marucci Sports, a Baton Rouge baseball bat and sports equipment company, is growing its international presence.  In partnership with The 108, Europe’s largest indoor baseball and softball training and leisure center, Marucci Sports opened Hitter’s House inside of The 108...

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