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Inside the vision for St. George’s proposed sports center
Plans for the proposed St. George Sports Center will be up for discussion Monday, with the Zoning Commission set to review the project’s final development plan and site plan. The proposal calls for a two-story, 173,500-square-foot civic complex building with indoor sports courts…
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A federal grand jury is investigating a Prairieville sign company for alleged bid rigging
A federal grand jury investigation targeting the owner of a Prairieville sign company has prompted a judge to suspend a civil racketeering lawsuit accusing the company of orchestrating a yearslong bid rigging and kickback scheme across the Gulf South. Morgan Descant, owner of…
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Baton Rouge in line for ExxonMobil manufacturing investments
ExxonMobil plans to invest in its Baton Rouge and Beaumont manufacturing facilities as part of a broader effort to increase production of diesel, chemical feedstocks and lubricants, CEO Darren Woods said during the company’s third-quarter earnings call Oct. 30. The investments…
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Louisiana tightens requirements for data centers seeking lucrative tax breaks
Louisiana is shifting to an invitation-only application process for data centers seeking state sales tax exemptions, while introducing new requirements intended to protect utility customers and hold developers accountable for their commitments, The Center Square reports. The…
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Companies are turning to CFOs for more than financial expertise
Chief financial officers are increasingly becoming candidates for the CEO role as their responsibilities expand beyond managing finances to include corporate strategy, capital allocation, technology investments and risk management, Fortune reports. Toyota, ConocoPhillips, CME…
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Roundup: Meta’s workforce academy / Factories accelerate / Crude cools
Career construction: Meta began its new Construction Ready training hub in Baton Rouge through its America’s Workforce Academy, with the first classes starting Monday and graduation scheduled for Nov. 23. Backed by an initial $115 million investment, the four-week paid program,…
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FUEL lays the groundwork for Louisiana’s next energy boom
Louisiana has the energy expertise, industrial infrastructure and research capabilities to become a leader in energy innovation, but connecting those resources and bringing new technologies to market remains a challenge, according to 10/12 Industry Report. FUEL is working to…
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Here’s what EBR Schools has planned for the former Broadmoor Middle School site
The East Baton Rouge Parish School System is moving forward with plans to transform the former Broadmoor Middle School site on Sharp Road into a $15 million sports and esports complex, with construction expected to take approximately one year and the facility slated to open in…
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The race to build in space could come at a cost to Earth
The rapid expansion of satellite networks and proposed orbital data centers is raising concerns among astronomers about growing light pollution and the future of ground-based space research, The Wall Street Journal reports. The newly opened Vera C. Rubin Observatory in Chile, an…
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Why getting employees to embrace AI takes more than training
Artificial intelligence literacy is rapidly becoming an expected workplace skill, with companies increasingly requiring employees to attend AI training, meet usage targets or spend a certain amount of time on AI platforms, The Washington Post reports. Major technology companies…
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Roundup: Louisiana’s LNG boom / Vehicle 3D printing / Energy’s new alliance
Powering deals: QatarEnergy, the world’s largest LNG exporter, has signed a 20-year deal for experts from Louisiana. The company will purchase up to 3 million metric tons of LNG annually from Woodside Energy’s Louisiana export facility under construction in Calcasieu Parish,…
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ExxonMobil: Bringing pipeline emergency training closer to home
Sponsored by ExxonMobil When an emergency occurs, local firefighters are often the first to respond. That’s why ExxonMobil Pipeline Company, River Parishes Community College, and the Louisiana Fire & Emergency Training Academy partnered to create the Louisiana Pipeline Emergency…
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This bank-anchored office building is on the market for $2M
A Coursey Boulevard office building anchored by b1Bank has been listed for sale less than two years after changing hands. The roughly 11,000-square-foot building at 11307 Coursey Blvd. is listed for $2 million, according to a listing from Momentum Commercial Real Estate. Clay…
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Louisiana startups optimistic about hiring, but access to capital remains a challenge
Nearly two-thirds of Louisiana startups expect to expand their workforces over the next year, even as many continue to rely on their own resources to finance growth, according to a new statewide report examining the state’s entrepreneurial economy. The inaugural Louisiana…
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State’s carbon capture industry navigates political and regulatory headwinds
The cancellations of Air Products’ $4.5 billion Louisiana Clean Energy project in Ascension Parish and SunGas Renewables’ $2.5 billion Beaver Lake Renewable Energy facility near Alexandria highlight growing challenges for carbon capture and storage investments in Louisiana,…
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The rise of ‘workfluencers’ is changing how businesses reach customers
LinkedIn is seeing a growing number of professionals turn their expertise and day-to-day work into personal brands, with creators on the platform increasing 60% since 2024, according to CEO Dan Shapero, Inc. reports. Dubbed “workfluencers,” 83% of these creators post while…
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Aluminum industry seeks common front against global competition
The Aluminum Association is urging Canada and Mexico to match U.S. tariffs on aluminum imports from outside North America to create a more unified regional market and strengthen the industry’s competitiveness against China and other nonmarket economies, Bloomberg reports. CEO…
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Roundup: Baton Rouge wins investment / Meta settles lawsuit / Rare earth revival
Public safety push: U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche announced that Baton Rouge has been selected as one of four cities to receive nearly $300 million collectively through the Justice Department’s Model Cities Initiative. The program aims to strengthen the rule of law and…
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Stronger employees, stronger workplaces: The value of professional development
Sponsored by LSU Online As industries evolve, investing in employee professional development helps organizations build stronger teams and prepare future leaders while giving individuals opportunities to grow their skills and advance their careers. A March 2026 Forbes article…
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‘LaPolitics’ Q&A: Energy and agriculture with the commissioner
How are high diesel prices affecting Louisiana agriculture? Louisiana Commissioner of Agriculture and Forestry Mike Strain: It’s putting financial strain on all aspects of everything that we do: agriculture, forestry, aquaculture, general merchandise. Last year, the average…