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Meet the LSU Dining employee known by students for serving up smiles and support for 40 years

For six decades, Libby Weathers has watched LSU students come and go, serving meals, offering advice and making connections that last long after graduation. “I’m a hugger,” Weathers said as we first met at the 459 Commons dining hall, pulling me in for a warm embrace. Known affectionately...

Baton Rouge, LA · 9d
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WGNO

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True Beauty Salon owner named 2026 Woman-Owned Business of the Year in Zachary

Brandy Smith Stephens, owner of True Beauty Salon, was named the 2026 Woman-Owned Business of the Year by the Zachary Chamber of Commerce.

Zachary, LA · 14d

bizneworleans.com

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Paxton Media Group Acquires 14 Louisiana Newspapers

NEW ORLEANS — Paxton Media Group, which owns The Daily Star in Hammond, has expanded its Louisiana newspaper holdings with the acquisition of 14 community publications and a printing facility from Louisiana State Newspapers. The acquisition, announced Nov. 2, brings together two family-owned newspaper companies and significantly increases Paxton’s...

Louisiana · 10d
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Gonzales Weekly Citizen

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Toys 'R' Us pop-up store opens in Gonzales

A Toys "R" Us pop-up store has opened at Tanger Outlets Gonzales ahead of the holiday season. The 5,000-square-foot shop will feature a curated selection of popular toys and family favorites. The Ascension Parish shopping center also recently welcomed a new Lodge Cast Iron store. Toys "R" Us is located...

Gonzales, LA · 13d
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brparents.com

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Local Mom-Founded Brand Finds a New Home on Government Street

A local mom’s entrepreneurial journey is reaching a new milestone, and Baton Rouge families have a new place to shop her thoughtfully designed children’s products. My Modern Mom, a Baton Rouge-based children’s mealtime brand founded by local mom and entrepreneur Dr. Brittany Francis, is now available at The Modern Munchkin Co. on Government Street. Francis was previously featured in Baton Rouge Parents Magazine as a Mom Next Door, highlighting her journey as a mom and entrepreneur. The partnership marks the brand’s first move into local brick-and-mortar retail, making its full collection available for families to shop in person.

Baton Rouge, LA · 13d

postsouth.com

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3 Louisiana companies featured on Forbes' America's Dream Employers

Forbes released its third-annual ranking of America's Dream Employers for 2027, and a few Louisiana companies made the list. Forbes partnered with market research firm Statista to survey over 10,000 college students and over 142,000 workers at companies employing at least 1,000 people. Responses were tallied and analyzed, with student...

Louisiana · 11d

WBR Independent

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Rising interest rates cost WBR schools a shot at saving $3 million on bonds

West Baton Rouge Parish schools could have saved about $3 million refinancing bonds before interest rates rose. The school board also moved to replace crumbling awnings at Brusly Upper and adopted new discipline rules under the Teacher's Shield Act.

West Baton Rouge Parish, LA · 11d

theadvocate.com

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State auditor examining Gonzales City Hall credit card transactions, usage agreements

The Louisiana Legislative Auditor’s Office has been conducting an investigative audit of the city of Gonzales’ finances for several weeks, requesting the city’s records and rental and usage agreements. Michael Waguespack, the state’s legislative auditor, confirmed the audit is investigative, but declined to comment further on its...

Gonzales, LA · 11d

theadvocate.com

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Visit Baton Rouge gets permit for new $5 million office, Landmark Bank to build branch

Here is a list of commercial and residential building permits issued by East Baton Rouge Parish Government from Oct. 19-30. 232 LAFAYETTE ST.: interior demolition, renovations and buildout of a 12,310-square-foot building for new offices for Visit Baton Rouge, $5 million; applicant, Lisa Nice; contractor, Build Commercial Construction. 8125 JEFFERSON...

East Baton Rouge Parish, LA · 13d

Teche News

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Farmers learn about technological advances at Drone Conference

Under the tapestry of a picturesque Acadia Parish evening sky, the LSU AgCenter held its 2026 Southwest Louisiana Drone Conference, welcoming producers from across the state to learn about the latest technological advances to assist them in many of their farming needs. Taking place at the H. Rouse Caffey Rice...

Acadia Parish, LA · 11d

wbrz.com

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Baton Rouge housing market gets national outlook with signs of local growth

BATON ROUGE — The Home Builders Association of Greater Baton Rouge got a national perspective on the regional market. Danushka Nanayakkara-Skillington with the National Association of Home Builders said the Baton Rouge area has several positives, including a stable labor market and population growth that is higher than national levels.

Baton Rouge, LA · 10d

talk1073.com

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Greater Baton Rouge Outpaces the Nation: Inside the Q3 Economic Boom

The Greater Baton Rouge economy is outperforming national trends in job creation and wage growth, according to economic data shared by Andrew Fitzgerald. While the region experiences strong momentum driven by high-paying construction and healthcare sectors, it also faces classic economic headwinds like rising housing costs and inflation. Employment and...

Baton Rouge, LA · 12d

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Contractor strikes water line in Port Barrow area

DONALDSONVILLE — Parish Utilities of Ascension are warning area customers that a contractor struck a water line in the Port Barrow-area of Donaldsonville on Monday. Crews are aware of the issue, officials say, and are working to address the situation. Customers along LA 70 are also experiencing low water...

Donaldsonville, LA · 13d

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Baton Rouge students started classes Monday at a new trade training hub backed by Meta

BATON ROUGE — America's Workforce Academy launched a new hub under the Construction Ready pathway in Baton Rouge on Monday as the first classes begin. The hub is supported by an initial $115 million investment by Meta, helping the academy fast-track students to a long-term career in a skilled trade.

Baton Rouge, LA · 13d

construction-today.com

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Houston and Baton Rouge lead metro construction job gains

Subscribe to our free newsletter today to keep up to date with the latest construction news. Construction employment rose in exactly half of US metro areas over the past year, with the gains concentrated in places where data center, power, and factory projects are being built. That is the finding of an Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) analysis of government data, released Oct. 28.

Baton Rouge, LA · 12d

L'Observateur

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From laundry room to storefront: Swamp Authority brings South Louisiana style to Vacherie

What began as a small custom hat business operating out of a laundry room has grown into a storefront in Vacherie, where local entrepreneurs Ryan and Montana Peltier are turning […]

Vacherie, LA · 11d

BRProud

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Toys“R”Us among new stores at outlet mall in Ascension Parish

Tanger Outlets Gonzales announced the additional of two new stores including a popular toy retailer.

Ascension Parish, LA · 13d

sfntoday.com

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Southern Rice and Sugar Growers Hit Especially Hard by Expensive Diesel

Dr. Michael Deliberto is a professor of agricultural policy at Louisiana State University. goes over some of the ins and outs of the new USDA relief program. “But those payments will not be issued in early November, so it’s unclear now how much those payments will actually make in terms of offsetting the rise in fuel costs. But similar to the Farmer Bridge Assistance Program, the Harvest Fuel Relief program will provide simple proportional support to producers, and they’re going to use a uniform formula to cover a portion of modeled losses during the 2026 crop. That’s going to be a national formula per-crop, based on reported planted acres that producers have on file with FSA. They’re going to look at USDA Economic Research Service cost of production to determine what those rates will be.”

Baton Rouge, LA · 12d

BRProud

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True Beauty Salon owner named 2026 Woman-Owned Business of the Year in Zachary

Brandy Smith Stephens, owner of True Beauty Salon, was named the 2026 Woman-Owned Business of the Year by the Zachary Chamber of Commerce.

Zachary, LA · 15d

Realtor.com News & Insights

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Baton Rouge Lists 20+ Adjudicated Lots With Opening Bids as Low as $100

Baton Rouge lists 30+ tax-adjudicated lots with opening bids $100-$17,600; buyers assume back taxes and bids due Nov. 18, hearings Nov. 24.

Baton Rouge, LA · 16d