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St. George approves decision to allow an office building in a residential area
A residential area at the intersection of Perkins Road and Pecue Lane will be rezoned — with conditions — after multiple residents in the area spoke out against the plan. The St. George Zoning Commission on Monday approved a proposal to rezone a residential tract to business use so Stuart & Company General Contractors could build an office.
wbrz.com
Baton Rouge business owner feeling impact of historically high diesel prices
BATON ROUGE — High diesel prices continue to squeeze food truck and catering businesses in Louisiana. Some owners said they may have to pass those costs on to customers if there is no resolution soon. Khris Loyd has spent more than two decades serving lemonade from a food truck...
Gonzales Weekly Citizen
ULM grad named America's top independent pharmacist
T.J. Woodard, a University of Louisiana at Monroe graduate, was named the 2026 Independent Pharmacist of the Year. Woodard operates two Prescriptions to Geaux pharmacy locations in Baton Rouge. The award was presented by the National Community Pharmacists Association at its convention in Kansas City. Louisiana officials, including Gov. Jeff...
inregister.com
Journey from farm to table at this inaugural fundraiser
Baton Roots, a local community farm and garden network, is hosting a one-of-a-kind farm-to-table experience to raise funds this Saturday, Oct. 10. Since the farm’s produce is plentiful and flavorful, Baton Roots director Mitchell Provensal and Walls Project executive director Dr. Ashlyn Harrison decided the best way to show it off was with a direct farm-to-table meal held on the farm grounds. Thus, the idea for the first Boots on the Farm fundraiser came about.
WAFB.com
I-TEAM: Employee dies at chemical plant in Iberville Parish, investigation underway
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Westlake Corporation is investigating an incident where an employee experienced a medical emergency on Saturday October 3 and later died. Westlake Corporation told WAFB the employee was found unresponsive in the unit, and emergency response teams provided first aid around 7:44pm. The employee was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.
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theadvocate.com
After success in Ascension with steel plant, Iberville Parish proposes its own industrial zone
Conceived a decade ago, the RiverPlex MegaPark in Ascension Parish took years to bear fruit before attracting tens of billions of dollars in new industrial investment to a bend in the Mississippi River. Now officials in neighboring Iberville Parish are considering a similar industrial zone just upriver that would abut...
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Company announces 2026 awards for best wound care
Metairie-based RestorixHealth, a leading wound care solutions company, announced the wound and hyperbaric center recipients of their Center Recognition Awards program for the awards January-June 2026. These awards champion a center’s commitment to the highest quality of patient care, optimal outcomes and exceptional patient satisfaction over a six-month period, according...
NOLA.com
After success in Ascension with steel plant, Iberville Parish proposes its own industrial zone
The early notice of plans to create an Iberville version of the Ascension MegaPark has drawn positive reactions from state officials and hopeful ones from some environmentalists. "Proactive planning gives local leaders and residents an opportunity to determine how and where they want future growth to occur before a specific...
wbrz.com
Business owners discuss how Southern Homecoming impacts business
BATON ROUGE — Homecoming has excited Southern University students and alums all week, and with the homecoming game kicking off tomorrow, area businesses say they're already feeling like winners. During homecoming, you can guarantee three things: good fun, good friends and good food. Some of the restaurant owners right...
1012industryreport.com
John Flake assumes executive director role at LSU Energy Institute
The LSU Energy Institute has named John Flake as its new executive director. He has also been named associate vice chancellor for research. Flake takes over from Greg Upton, who previously served as interim executive director. Meg Sunstrom, chief communications officer for the LSU System, confirmed the leadership change, saying Flake assumed the role Sept. 16.
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New Roads grocery store Olinde's closing its doors permanently
NEW ROADS — A family-owned grocery store in New Roads is closing its doors. Olinde's Grocery is closing without plans to reopen, the store announced Friday morning. "This was a very difficult decision, and we would like to thank everyone that supported us for the last 5 years!" a Facebook post announcing the closure says.
theadvocate.com
‘Too low, too loud, too many’: Baton Rouge residents push against Amazon drones in tense meeting
Baton Rouge area residents criticized Amazon's drone deliveries, alleging company dishonesty and a threat to quality of life at a community meeting in Broadmoor Thursday evening. The Prime Air drones, which deliver packages up to five pounds from the Cortana Place fulfillment center, have been zooming over Baton Rouge since...
wbrz.com
2 On Your Side: Property owners highlighted in reports face fines for blighted properties
BATON ROUGE - Steep fines were handed down to property owners at Blight Court on Thursday morning. Two commercial properties on the docket have been previously highlighted by 2 On Your Side. The Harmony Center, under the leadership of Collis Temple, owns the now-shuttered Louisiana New School Academy. The conditions...
wbrz.com
Donaldsonville $5.8 billion Hyundai steel mill drives business growth and new residents
DONALDSONVILLE — A $5.8 billion Hyundai Steel Mill is reshaping life in Donaldsonville, where small businesses are expanding and new residents are moving in. For-rent signs, coming-soon banners, and a packed lunch rush paint a clear picture of how the city has changed since Hyundai announced it would build the steel mill there.