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Swig came to Louisiana after a case of homesickness. Now it’s opening in the Baton Rouge area.

At Swig’s new location in St. George, dirty sodas run in colors across the rainbow, and snacks come sweet or salty. The Utah-born business began in 2010 when founder Nicole Tanner sought a specialty shop for fountain drinks. Enter: Swig. In 16 years, the franchise has spread to over 150 locations, and now the Baton Rouge area is getting in on the action in the new Long Farm Village development at 14631 Village Market St., St. George.

Baton Rouge, LA · 16d
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Meta’s Baton Rouge workforce academy set to launch Nov. 2

David Helveston, president and CEO of Associated Builders and Contractors’ Pelican Chapter, says Meta’s Baton Rouge workforce academy will launch Nov. 2 with an inaugural class of 50 to 100 trainees. The academy will reside at ABC’s Baton Rouge Training Center at 19251 Highland Road. Helveston says...

Baton Rouge, LA · 17d
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Financial setbacks push Baton Rouge nonprofit Big Buddy to brink of payroll crisis

A Baton Rouge nonprofit that has spent decades helping young people find opportunities is asking the community for help after a series of financial setbacks left it struggling to make payroll.

Baton Rouge, LA · 16d
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This Gonzales-founded business is set to be acquired by Spark Dealer Group

BATON ROUGE — Gautreaux's Outdoor Power, founded in Gonzales, has made a deal with Spark Dealer Group in hopes of expanding across Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama, the business announced on Tuesday. Shane Gautreaux, president of Gautreaux’s Outdoor Power, will join Spark to lead its Greater Louisiana region. Spark will...

Gonzales, LA · 18d
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New suit questions Port of South Louisiana’s plans for a new dock that will serve Hyundai Steel

Two environmental groups are challenging the Port of South Louisiana’s approval process for $400 million in bonds intended to finance a marine terminal dock that will support Hyundai Steel’s planned $5.8 billion mill in Ascension Parish. Rural Roots Louisiana and the Louisiana Bucket Brigade filed suit Friday under...

Ascension Parish, LA · 18d

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Entergy sues Iberville Parish over its council’s rejection of a controversial solar farm

Two months ago, the Iberville Parish Council rejected the 1,600-acre Cypress Harvest Solar complex southwest of Plaquemine amid public concerns about heavy metal contamination, fires, property values and aesthetics. Now the backer of that project, Entergy Louisiana, is asking a state district judge to force the elected officials to tell...

Iberville Parish, LA · 17d

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GBRIA: Construction labor demand to surge some 40 percent in the Baton Rouge region

A a new labor forecast from the Greater Baton Rouge Industry Alliance predicts the demand for skilled laborers will soon jump some 40 percent in the Baton Rouge region. The forecast projects that the region’s demand for industrial construction workers will climb from roughly 25,000 today to nearly 35,000 by Q1 2028. Chemical, natural gas and refining projects account for most of the expected labor needs, with regional demand expected to peak in Q2 2028.

Baton Rouge, LA · 19d

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Port's financial net position exceeds $12 million as commission braces for reduced income

Air Products’ five-year stay in Tangipahoa Pariah has apparently left a positive financial impact on the South Tangipahoa Parish Port Commission. Figures from the most recent audit appears the windfall. The audit for 2025 shows the commission’s total assets as of Dec. 31 were just north of $15 million and total liabilities $380,000.

Tangipahoa Parish, LA · 18d

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Marathon Named a Top Company for Women to Work in Trucking

This marks the fifth consecutive year the company has earned the designation. Marathon Petroleum Corp. (MPC) has been included in Women In Trucking’s (WIT) 2026 list of Top Companies to Work in Trucking. The recognition highlights companies across the commercial freight transportation marketplace that are creating workplaces where all employees can build careers, lead and grow, according to a statement from Marathon.

Garyville, LA · 18d

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Beyond the Spotlight: Baton Rouge’s Film Industry Creates Local Opportunity

BATON ROUGE, La. — Behind the cameras and celebrity appearances, Baton Rouge’s film industry relies on soundstages, skilled workers, and local businesses that help bring productions to the screen. A major example arrived this spring when Amazon MGM Studios selected downtown Baton Rouge for driving sequences in “Ally...

Baton Rouge, LA · 18d

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La. Board of Regents: Average construction age of LSU, Southern buildings is over 60

BATON ROUGE — The Louisiana Board of Regents and a company it hired determined that there was a deferred maintenance backlog of $4 billion for higher education facilities in Louisiana. The company, Gordian, created a construction age profile for buildings located at each institution across the four Louisiana systems:...

Louisiana · 19d

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Lawsuit filed over proposed funding for marine terminal near Hyundai-POSCO steel plant

MODESTE - The Port of South Louisiana is a defendant in a lawsuit challenging funding for a proposed project to support the construction of the Hyundai-POSCO Louisiana Steel Plant near Modeste in Ascension Parish. The lawsuit alleges that the port violated the state constitution in its attempt to fund the...

Ascension Parish, LA · 19d

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ExxonMobil turns local needs into action through workforce development, healthcare and hands-on service

For ExxonMobil, community engagement isn’t simply a matter of sponsoring a local festival or sitting on the boards of a few select civic groups. It’s equal parts strategic and impactful, as the company aggressively and collectively seeks to identify the needs of the city and state in which it resides, then takes action.

Baton Rouge, LA · 19d

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New hookah cafe and wellness store set for LSU's North Gates

Here is a list of commercial and residential building permits issued by East Baton Rouge Parish Government from Oct. 12-16. 6401 BLUEBONNET BLVD.: tenant improvements in a 1,235-square-foot suite at the Mall of Louisiana; $150,000; applicant, Amy Diekevers; owner, Todd Lind; contractor, JV General Construction. 7320 BLUEBONNET BLVD., commercial wall...

East Baton Rouge Parish, LA · 19d

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New Orleans Favors Buyers Despite Rising Rates

NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans housing market continues to favor buyers, offering greater negotiating power even as rising mortgage rates make homes more expensive to finance, according to Realtor.com’s latest quarterly Market Clock report, released Oct. 19. Realtor.com’s Market Clock tracks housing market conditions using inventory levels,...

New Orleans, LA · 19d

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Water outage planned on Monday for areas of French Settlement along La. 16

FRENCH SETTLEMENT — A water outage is planned for customers of the French Settlement water system on Monday, according to officials. The outage comes as crews work on repairs to the water main on La. 16, with customers expected to experience interruptions in service, low water pressure or a precautionary boil water advisory.

French Settlement, LA · 20d

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Editorial: Good jobs forecast a positive sign as state waits for payoff on big projects

It should be no surprise, given the raft of major new projects around the state, that Louisiana could see significant job growth in its near future. In fact, the number of new jobs could reach 55,000 over the next two years, a 2.7% increase, according to the Louisiana Economic Forecast, an annual report prepared by economist Loren Scott that he presented at a forum in Baton Rouge last week.

Louisiana · 20d

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Better in BTR launches new branding and resource hub for Capitol area

BATON ROUGE — Better in BTR launched a resource hub for Capitol area businesses and community organizations Monday. Better in BTR is an open-source brand for Louisiana’s nine-parish Capital Region designed to build community pride and help attract and retain talent in the region. The website offers logo...

Baton Rouge, LA · 19d

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Biannual labor forecast predicts demand for industrial construction is increasing

BATON ROUGE — The Greater Baton Rouge Industry Alliance's biannual labor forecast predicts industrial construction demand along the Gulf Coast, specifically in South Louisiana, is increasing. "Industrial construction continues to be a major driver of local economic opportunity," Connie Fabre, President and CEO of the Greater Baton Rouge Industry...

Baton Rouge, LA · 22d

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Wildlife group urges FAA to reconsider impacts on Louisiana SpaceX site

A Louisiana environmental group is asking the FAA to consider the environmental impact of the proposed SpaceX launch site in Vermilion Parish before choosing a final site for the project.

Vermilion Parish, LA · 19d