LOCAL
If the millage rate increase is approved, CATS could gain an additional $1.5 million in revenue due to higher property values. The funds would be allocated to reducing wait times, upgrading bus stop signs and shelters, and expanding services as part of a three-year improvement plan.
BUSINESS
The Baton Rouge Area Chamber, Baton Rouge Area Foundation (BRAF), Downtown Development District, Visit Baton Rouge, and the city-parish announced their partnership on Monday, emphasizing that this updated master plan will drive significant growth and development across the downtown area.
BUSINESS
Baton Rouge, LA—The Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA) of Baton Rouge is now accepting applications for its upcoming class of future business leaders. High school students with a curiosity for innovation and a drive to make a difference are encouraged to apply by Sunday, Aug. 18. The academy, a dynamic
EDUCATION
Curtis Williams and Kinnady Barlow were chosen from Coca-Cola UNITED’s West Region, based in Baton Rouge, to join a group of 31 students nationwide. Each participant will receive a $2,000 stipend and the distinguished title of lifetime Coca-Cola Brand Ambassador.
BUSINESS
BATON ROUGE, La. – A new era of public transportation began as the Capital Area Transit System (CATS) broke ground on the eagerly awaited North Transit Center. The ceremony, held at 5275 Airline Highway, marked a significant step forward for North Baton Rouge, promising to revolutionize the area's transit
BUSINESS
The crisis impacts all aspects of the housing market—buying, owning, selling, and renting. Citizens, the state-backed insurer of last resort, has seen its rates climb by thousands of dollars annually, with nearly 27,000 customers in New Orleans paying an average of $5,445 a year.
BUSINESS
The ordinance stipulates that the District 10 council member will chair this committee. Carolyn Coleman, the current District 10 council member, will assume this leadership role. The appointee from Mayor-President Broome’s office has yet to be announced.
BUSINESS
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced today that it will make its Direct File program a permanent feature for federal tax returns, starting with the 2025 tax season. This decision comes after a successful pilot program in 2024, which saw over 140,000 taxpayers from 12 states use the
BUSINESS
Gov. Jeff Landry has vetoed a significant legislative proposal by Sen. Regina Barrow, D-Baton Rouge, to improve the governance of Nexus Louisiana, an organization dedicated to supporting entrepreneurs. Initially focused on addressing sickle cell anemia, the bill evolved to propose reforms to the Research Park board of directors overseeing Nexus
BUSINESS
NEW ORLEANS — Street vendors and downtown merchants will face limited business operations during this year’s Essence Festival following a New Orleans City Council decision to establish a temporary “clean zone” around the event. In a unanimous 5-0 vote on Thursday, June 6, the council agreed to reduce the clean
BUSINESS
BATON ROUGE, La. – East Baton Rouge Parish residents and business owners will soon benefit from a 20 percent discount on flood insurance premiums, officials announced. In a recent press release, the Office of Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome confirmed the upcoming discount. Mayor-President Broome proudly announced that East Baton Rouge Parish
BUSINESS
BATON ROUGE, La. — The YMCA of the Capital Area is set to enhance its offerings with a new express location on Airline Highway. Scheduled to open soon, this 6,000-square-foot facility, located at 14241 Airline Highway, will feature an array of modern fitness amenities. Members will have access to state-of-the-art
BUSINESS
BATON ROUGE, La. — The former Crestmark Bank building in Baton Rouge has been sold for $1.67 million, according to sales documents filed Wednesday with the East Baton Rouge Parish Clerk of Court. William Novak acquired the 7,200-square-foot property through Novak LA Properties LLC from BCMVM LLC, represented by