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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

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Southern University launches plan to fix persistent power issues

Southern University is launching a 14-week assessment and hiring outside contractors to address ongoing power outages and improve electrical reliability on its Baton Rouge campus.

Baton Rouge, LA · 21d

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We Ranked The 10 Best Farmer And Produce Markets In Louisiana And Here Are The Results

A book club accidentally planting the seed for a farmers market is already a pretty great Saturday story. A year later, the first tables were up, and the idea had officially escaped the meeting room. That same playful spirit shows up across Louisiana. Peaches, greens, pastries, local makers, and neighborhood...

Louisiana · 23d

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Ascension Planning Commission approves 103 single-family lots across two subdivisions

ASCENSION — The Ascension Parish Planning Commission approved plans for two residential developments on Wednesday, adding 103 single-family home lots to the parish. In a 3–1 vote, the commission approved the preliminary plan for Daigle Point, an 83-lot, 28-acre subdivision planned at the corner of Daigle Road and LA 929 near Prairieville.

Ascension Parish, LA · 23d

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Emails reveal LSU leadership questioned Economic Development District tax spending

BATON ROUGE - The LSU Economic Development District collected nearly a million dollars in about a year. A year after a lawsuit challenged the district, attorneys say emails reveal that university leadership questioned how the district would spend tax dollars. As part of discovery in an ongoing lawsuit former Metro...

Baton Rouge, LA · 22d

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Steward & James Brings Its Baton Rouge-Designed Jewelry to a Perkins Rowe Pop-Up Through Year's End

Steward & James has spent the past few years selling online, through wholesale partners and at shows. This fall, the Baton Rouge jewelry brand finally has a door you can walk through. On Oct. 13, the company announced that its pop-up shop at Perkins Rowe is open, and it plans...

Baton Rouge, LA · 22d

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Resident alarmed by construction vibrations, fears home damage

ST. GEORGE — For Beverly Gremillion, Monday morning brought an unwelcome disturbance. Gremillion captured video of an excavator working just beyond her fence, tearing down trees and digging up dirt for a development project along Jefferson Highway. "Oh my God!" she is heard exclaiming in her recording, as the...

Baton Rouge, LA · 24d