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Empire Wingz is opening a new location in Zachary
Baton Rouge wing spot Empire Wingz is opening its fifth location in Zachary.
The carry-out focused chicken restaurant is slated to open at the end of February, following the opening of its new location in...
An update on the winter weather’s impact on the Capital Region
Frigid temperatures Wednesday on the heels of a rare winter blizzard covering most of the Gulf Coast make closures likely to continue over the next couple of days in the Capital Region.
Locally, portions of...
This Baton Rouge startup aims to propel the adoption of digital twin technology
A new Baton Rouge startup—Digi-Twin Global—is aiming to “reshape the future of infrastructure” through the power of digital twins.
For those unfamiliar, a digital twin is a virtual model of a physical object, process or...
Here’s why the city of Central purchased over 350 acres for $5.7M
The city of Central has acquired over 350 acres between Wax and Hooper roads for its Mainstreet 2030 project, designed to improve the quality of life for Central residents and create a downtown identity.
The...
See what’s moving into the former Rock Paper Taco spot on Perkins
A New Orleans-based restaurant featuring Mexican-inspired cuisine is expanding into the Capital Region, opening in a familiar spot on Perkins Road.
Vals, a restaurant and bar, will move into the former Rock Paper Taco building...
Council on Aging awarded $3.2M affordable housing grant
The East Baton Rouge Council on Aging on Thursday announced that it has been awarded a $3.2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Office of Multifamily Housing Programs.
The grant,...
Insider Intelligence
Mastering 2025: Executives can no longer ignore mental health and wellness
As mental health awareness continues to grow and mental health resources become more accessible, there is a growing expectation for business executives to support...
Mastering 2025: Growing and scaling in times of economic uncertainty
Understanding how to best navigate economic uncertainty has become something of a prerequisite for sustainable success in business, and the topic is as relevant...
When moving on to the next thing, what’s the proper way to exit?
Sooner or later, you are going to change jobs. A better offer will come your way, and it’ll be the perfect next step for...
Jon Gordon: Why craftsmanship matters
I wrote a book called The Carpenter but it’s really about being a craftsman. What’s the difference? A carpenter builds things. But a craftsman or...