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What a hyperactive hurricane season means for Louisiana’s oil and natural gas industry
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration on Thursday issued its most aggressive Atlantic hurricane season forecast on record.
Due to near-record water temperatures and the development of La Niña conditions in the Pacific, NOAA predicts...
Two new ‘nightlife destinations’ are coming to downtown Baton Rouge
Local entrepreneur David Facey is bringing two new “nightlife destinations” to Third Street in downtown Baton Rouge.
Facey, an LSU graduate who operated Dead Poet before its closure in July 2023, is also active in...
How would downtown businesses be affected by the River Center’s repositioning?
At its meeting Wednesday, the Metro Council will consider Mayor Sharon Weston Broome’s plan to reposition the Raising Cane’s River Center as a convention center and construct a complementary headquarters hotel.
To facilitate the development of...
Area casinos see drop in revenue during April
Baton Rouge’s trio of riverboat casinos saw revenues drop last month after seeing increases in March and February.
L’Auberge Baton Rouge, The Queen (formerly Hollywood Casino) and the Belle of Baton Rouge collectively brought in...
FranU President and CEO Tina Holland talks career, retirement
Last week, Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University announced the retirement of Tina Holland, the university’s president and CEO. Holland will exit her role in the summer of 2025 after 11 years on the...
A snapshot of the commercial real estate market in Baton Rouge
Commercial sales transactions in East Baton Rouge Parish are down nearly 8%, with the 12-month trailing volume totaling $545.8 million last month.
Here’s how each sector is performing, according to the latest data compiled by...
‘LaPolitics’: EBR mayoral race will be a ballot highlighter
EDITOR'S NOTE: This story has been updated since its original publication to reflect that as reported by The Advocate, $13.4 million in federal housing grants...
Who will stand up to Gov. Landry?
I said Gov. Jeff Landry wants to be king. That’s wrong. What’s clear is he’s out to become dictator of our little banana republic,...
Lee Michaels President Scott Berg shares customer service secrets on the June episode of Strictly Business
How do you handle customer complaints and turn negative experiences into positive ones? How do you keep your team motivated to deliver excellent customer...
Business Report Leadership Academy: Get leadership insights to navigate the future of business
In a rapidly evolving world, the ability to lead effectively through transformation is crucial.
The Business Report Leadership Academy, known for shaping rising leaders and...
After a successful inaugural season in attendance, the Zydeco look to rewrite the script on Baton Rouge hockey
The Baton Rouge Zydeco have brought the fast-paced rhythm of professional hockey back to the Raising Cane’s River Center, hitting both sweet and sour...
