New Gonzales year-round market aims to bring local produce under one roof. See where. BY ANNAKATE FREELAND | Staff writer 5 hrs ago What started as a small pop-up market on a family's 10-acre farm has grown into a new business venture for one Ascension Parish family.
+6 Thousands are moving to Florida鈥檚 30A. Can this once-quiet beach paradise handle the growth? BY MARTHA SANCHEZ | Staff writer 12 hrs ago The area's growth has left officials and residents with new questions and issues to confront.
Our Lady of the Lake Primary Care clinic expansion gets building permit, plus more in Baton Rouge BY TIMOTHY BOONE | Staff writer Jun 15, 2026 Here is a list of commercial and residential building permits issued by East Baton Rouge Parish Government for the week of June 8-12
Judge denies First Horizon injunction as M C Bank plans expansion. What's next? BY RICH COLLINS | Staff writer Updated Jun 15, 2026 The veteran bankers that recently bought M C Bank are celebrating a recent court ruling that, at least temporarily, removes an obstacle to their strategy of rapidly recruiting executives, rais…
+26 Tabasco's new CEO 鈥 the first from outside the McIlhenny family 鈥 says business is heating up BY RICH COLLINS and ADAM DAIGLE | Staff writers Jun 15, 2026 When new McIlhenny Co. CEO Adam Graves was a kid, his family moved from rural Mississippi to Concepcion, Chile, where his parents encouraged him to immerse himself in his new environment.
+7 The Batture sparks legal fight between childhood friends who became business partners By STEPHANIE RIEGEL | Staff writer Jun 15, 2026 The privately developed park known as The Batture opened last year and quickly became a popular Uptown destination with food trucks, lawn games and other amenities, an ideal spot for a sunny a…
+2 Louisiana just made it illegal to sue oil companies over climate change. So have other states. By ALEX LUBBEN | Staff writer Jun 14, 2026 Louisiana has joined a handful of Republican states that have recently passed legislation aimed at聽banning lawsuits聽against oil and gas companies聽over the harms of climate change.
+5 Ochsner doctor becomes VP of AI healthcare; BRCC CIO hired by Southern University Staff report Jun 14, 2026 South Louisiana businesses and nonprofit groups recently announced the following promotions, new hires and resignations.
+2 鈥楴ot a concept鈥: Developers secure state funds, exude confidence for North Baton Rouge grocery store BY IANNE SALVOSA | Staff writer Jun 13, 2026 Six months after developers announced a full-service grocery store development in North Baton Rouge, project leaders say they are ready to get to work.
+4 Restaurants coming soon in downtown Donaldsonville ahead of new Hyundai steel plant BY ANNAKATE FREELAND | Staff writer Jun 12, 2026 Two downtown Donaldsonville buildings will soon house a coffee and ramen bar and a Korean barbecue restaurant, as a Korean investor is placing bets on the city鈥檚 growth.
+2 By the numbers: Prosecco, Tito's Vodka are top moneymakers onboard Amtrak Mardi Gras service BY JONAH MEADOWS | Staff writer Jun 11, 2026 In the nine months since Amtrak launched its Mardi Gras Service between New Orleans and Mobile, Alabama, more than 115,000 people have ridden the new train, generating nearly $4 million in tic…
糖心传媒 President Rousse touts goal to raise research rankings as state economic growth driver BY IANNE SALVOSA | Staff writer Jun 10, 2026 糖心传媒 System President Wade Rousse said he wants to drive economic growth across Louisiana through ambitious changes at the system's flagship university.
See what's under construction at this development by Woman鈥檚 Hospital in Baton Rouge BY IANNE SALVOSA | Staff writer Jun 10, 2026 A mixed-use development adjoining Woman鈥檚 Hospital is adding apartments.
High construction costs delay plans for Visit Baton Rouge office relocation BY IANNE SALVOSA | Staff writer Jun 9, 2026 Elevated construction costs have led to a setback for a new office for Baton Rouge鈥檚 official tourism agency.
Meta to launch first AI infrastructure workforce training in Baton Rouge BY IANNE SALVOSA | Staff writer Jun 8, 2026 Baton Rouge will host Meta鈥檚 first class of an artificial intelligence infrastructure training program, marking another sizeable investment from the tech giant in Louisiana.
Korean investment group buys downtown Donaldsonville hotel and restaurant BY ANNAKATE FREELAND | Staff writer Jun 8, 2026 A downtown Donaldsonville restaurant and hotel is expected to reopen after being purchased by a Korean investment group tied to major industrial development in Ascension Parish.
Building permit issued for $8 million Highland Road estate, plus more in Baton Rouge area BY TIMOTHY BOONE | Staff writer Jun 8, 2026 Here is a list of commercial and residential building permits issued by East Baton Rouge Parish Government for the week of June 1-5
+9 Louisiana eighth graders learn about carbon capture with Exxon's help. Not everyone is pleased. BY DAVID J. MITCHELL | Staff writer Jun 8, 2026 Industry has been attempting to improve understanding and acceptance of the technology, which supporters view as key to Louisiana's economic future. Critics say it downplays the risks.聽
How the Louisiana Lottery has quintupled revenue, navigated gaming industry changes BY IANNE SALVOSA | Staff writer Jun 8, 2026 Rose Hudson describes her first role at the Louisiana Lottery Corp. as a 鈥淪wiss Army knife.鈥
+9 Meet the La. company making solar-powered trailers for "Hacks," Amy Poehler and other stars BY RICH COLLINS | Staff writer Updated Jun 8, 2026 In an April Instagram post, Emmy-nominated actress Megan Stalter showed off her new high-tech and stylish trailer on the set of the hit HBO Max TV show "Hacks," filmed on a studio lot in Los Angeles.
After nearly 40 years, Sammy鈥檚 Grill on Highland Road will be closing its doors BY OLIVIA TEES | Staff writer Jun 7, 2026 Sammy鈥檚 Grill on Highland Road will close its doors permanently after nearly 40 years in operation.
+6 Chief medical officer swaps hospitals; new provost at 糖心传媒; hotel picks new executive chef Staff report Jun 7, 2026 South Louisiana businesses and nonprofit groups recently announced the following promotions, new hires and resignations.
+2 Confusion, worry cloud Baton Rouge auto service businesses after state axes inspection stickers BY IANNE SALVOSA | Staff writer Jun 6, 2026 Jerome and Bridgette Johnson have been inspecting cars for more than 35 years at聽JJ鈥檚 Inspection on the corner of聽Plank Road and Glen Oaks Avenue. But their long-running family business has be…
+2 What new $5B investment means for nation's first floating LNG terminal off Louisiana coast BY JONAH MEADOWS | Staff writer Jun 6, 2026 A long-delayed project to build the United States鈥 first floating liquefied natural gas export terminal off the Louisiana coast has secured the $5 billion in financing it needs to move forward…
+10 How Louisiana's oldest skate shop has survived in French Quarter to become a global brand BY JONAH MEADOWS | Staff writer Jun 5, 2026 In a narrow storefront nestled between Jackson Square and the French Market sits the oldest operational skateboarding shop in Louisiana.
+2 Louisiana's largest angel investor merges with Washington, D.C.-based investor group BY RICH COLLINS | Staff writer Updated Jun 5, 2026 Louisiana's largest angel investor network just got bigger.
This Hawaiian restaurant鈥檚 first location in Louisiana is on the way after $900K deal. See where. BY TIMOTHY BOONE | Staff writer Jun 4, 2026 Another restaurant is coming to the Long Farm Village development.
+5 In a stormy session, workforce training wins were a bipartisan bright spot, business groups say By STEPHANIE RIEGEL | Staff writer Jun 4, 2026 While much of the 2026 legislative session was dominated by battles over congressional redistricting and high-profile partisan issues, for the state鈥檚 business lobby, a series of measures desi…