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St. George election challengers emerge as qualifying winds down
A few more challengers—including a mayoral candidate—have emerged to qualify for St. George’s March municipal election on the final day of qualifying Friday.
Earlier this week, a slate of primarily incumbent officials qualified simultaneously on...
Unemployment claims are declining in Louisiana
Following national trends, initial unemployment insurance claims in Louisiana dropped last week, according to the latest figures available from the Louisiana Workforce Commission.
The initial unemployment insurance claims for the week ending January 25 dropped...
This popular coffee chain is opening in Baton Rouge
Dutch Bros, a fast-growing coffee chain founded in Grants Pass, Oregon is making its Louisiana debut.
The drive-thru-focused coffee shop plans to open its first Louisiana location in Baton Rouge.
The company is seeking planning approval...
Sweet Baton Rouge founder launches a podcast for local business owners
Meredith Waguespack, founder of Sweet Baton Rouge, has launched a podcast tailored for local small business owners.
The Nouveau Podcast was launched on Jan. 27 and will feature upcoming episode topics including the power of...
French Truck Coffee brews up big growth in Louisiana and online
New Orleans-born coffee shop French Truck Coffee is expanding this year.
French Truck Coffee founder and owner Geoffrey Meeker plans to open two new locations in Louisiana this year and two to three coffee shops...
This shopping center has a new owner
A large portion of the Plank Crossing Shopping Center in Baker changed hands.
Tres Bell LLC, represented by Ben Menezil, acquired the property from 14500 Plank Road LLC for $10 and other considerations, according to...
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The Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport experienced a record year for passenger volume in 2024.
BTR welcomed 844,025 passengers in 2024, an average of 70,335 monthly passengers, up 10.65% from 762,789 the previous year. The year 2019 held the previous record at 821,236.
The airport remains the second-largest in Louisiana in...
