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Walker, LA · Business
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Baton Rouge-founded Marucci Sports is returning to private ownership three years after acquisition
BATON ROUGE — Three years after Baton Rouge-founded sports equipment manufacturer Marucci Sports was acquired by publicly-traded Fox Factory Holding Corp, the company announced on Friday afternoon that it will return to private ownership. The recent acquisition of Murucci Sports—including its Marucci, Victus, Baum, Lizard Skins and The Stable...
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From four goats to hundreds: How one Louisiana family grew Circle M Farms
FRANKLINTON, La. (WGNO) — On four acres at Circle M Farms, the kids outnumber the parents. Hundreds of goats roam the Louisiana farm, where "the G.O.A.T." (at least to his family), Nathan Miller's, mornings begin around 5 a.m. On farmers market days, the alarm comes even earlier—around three in the morning.
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River Center general manager ousted as management company vies to remain operator of venue
The general manager of the Raising Cane's River Center has been fired as the company that operates the downtown area competes for a contract to continue managing the venue. Wayne Hodes had served as general manager of the center — which includes an arena, theater and convention center — since 2021, according to his LinkedIn profile.
theadvocate.com
Newly released documents signed under NDAs reveal Ascension’s agreements with Hyundai
Ascension Parish has released development agreements related to Hyundai’s $5.8 billion steel mill, detailing over $200 million in government-built infrastructure to support industry in the area as well as the payments the company will make in place of traditional property taxes. The documents, which were protected by nondisclosure agreements,...
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Hollywood Feed to open first Baton Rouge location in October
BATON ROUGE — Pet food and supply store Hollywood Feed will open its first Baton Rouge location in October. The new 5,100-square-foot store will have self-wash dog stations and offer free curbside pickup and same-day delivery for certain orders. The Baton Rouge store, located at 7570 Jefferson Hwy., is...
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Southern University plans to use federal funding to help update energy infrastructure
BATON ROUGE — Southern University is receiving $3.3 million in federal funding as the campus deals with repeated power outages that have disrupted student life. The U.S. Department of Education awarded $14.2 million to historically Black colleges and universities nationwide. Southern University is set to receive $3.3 million of that allocation.
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Spectrum hosting Baton Rouge hiring event with nearly 100 sales openings
BATON ROUGE — Spectrum is hosting a hiring event on Oct. 1, giving local job seekers a chance to meet directly with recruiters about open sales positions. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 7401 Florida Blvd. Candidates will be able to speak with...
theadvocate.com
$30 million, 200,000-square-foot distribution facility coming to Ascension Parish. See where.
A new $30 million, 200,000-square-foot distribution facility is coming to Ascension Parish, with construction expected to begin in the first quarter of 2027. The facility will be built in Geismar at the Magnolia Ridge Logistics Park, a site intended for industrial tenants like bulk distribution companies, light manufacturers and plant services businesses.
Louisiana Illuminator
Southern University announces semifinalists for system president’s job
Two Louisiana community college chancellors and a North Louisiana district attorney are among the six semifinalists for the Southern University System presidency, the search committee tasked with filling the post announced Thursday. The three in-state contenders to lead the state’s historically Black college system are: Willie Smith, chancellor of Baton Rouge Community College; Larissa Littleton-Steib, […]
Gonzales Weekly Citizen
Parish president: Hyundai Steel mill project will be 'transformational'
Ascension Parish President Clint Cointment defended using non-disclosure agreements to secure a $5.8 billion Hyundai Steel project. Cointment described the project as transformational, citing economic benefits for Ascension Parish and surrounding communities. He argued that NDAs were necessary to remain competitive against other states vying for the project. Cointment also...