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Local restaurant benefiting from construction of Amazon fulfillment center at Cortana Mall Play Video
November 17, 2021 8:37 AM
BATON ROUGE - Frank's Restaurant on Airline Highway faced massive challenges as Louisiana navigated its way through the thick of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. The restaurant nearly had to shut down as social distancing contributed to a significant reduction in foot traffic. But as of November 2021,... more » -
Chalmette Refining announces potential $550 million renewable diesel project
June 24, 2021 12:28 PM
BATON ROUGE - PBF Chalmette Refinery Manager Steven Krynski announced Thursday that the company is considering the possible conversion of an idled refinery unit into a renewable diesel production complex. The refinery’s parent company, PBF Energy, would make a $550 million capital investment to retrofit a hydrocracker unit –... more » -
Reminder: Louisiana's individual income tax filing deadline is June 15
May 14, 2021 10:10 AM
BATON ROUGE – The Louisiana Department of Revenue (LDR) issued a reminder, Friday, stating that the deadline for filing 2020 Louisiana state individual income tax returns is June 15, 2021. LDR says it granted automatic filing and payment extensions to individual and business taxpayers due to severe winter weather... more » -
LSU helps new graduates navigate ever-shifting job market Play Video
May 7, 2021 9:36 AM
BATON ROUGE - Two years ago, the average college student didn't associate campus life with masks, social distancing, and lengthy periods of isolation. But in the era of COVID-19, university students who were already inundated with heavy loads of course work faced the added struggle of remaining focused on... more » -
Study reveals La's resilient seafood industry could use more support from economic development efforts
December 4, 2020 12:25 PM
A number of Louisiana's chefs are internationally recognized for their skill in enhancing traditionally Southern meals with additions of regional seafood that's been prepared in the unique cooking styles associated with Cajun, Creole, and West African cultures. So, it's no surprise that Louisiana has become the nation's second-largest distributor... more » -
Main Street Recovery Program halts applications after obligating all available funding
September 30, 2020 5:55 AM
BATON ROUGE - State Treasurer John M. Schroder announced Tuesday that the Main Street Recovery Program stopped accepting new applications at noon today after obligating all available funding. As of Sept. 28, small business awards stood at $80 million. Based on the number of existing applications not yet paid,... more » -
Interview: Sen. Cleo Fields previews topics to be addressed during special session Play Video
September 28, 2020 9:09 AM
Republican lawmakers have called for a special session that kicks off Monday, September 28 and will allow state leaders to focus on how Louisiana navigates the remainder of the COVID-19 pandemic and Hurricane Laura recovery, in addition to reviewing to hundreds of bills related to various topics. But what... more » -
Report: Pandemic, Hurricane Laura may hit local gov's with loss of $522.9 million, $860.1 million for next two fiscal years
September 21, 2020 6:29 AM
BATON ROUGE - A September 17 report from the Louisiana Legislative Auditor's office updated the anticipated impact of COVID-19 and Hurricane Laura on the finances of local governments in Louisiana and revealed an expected loss of $522.9 million and $860.1 million in fiscal years 2020 and 2021 as a result... more » -
Louisiana's Congressional Delegation requests aid for state's crawfish industry
April 9, 2020 6:27 AM
Baton Rouge — As the state's crawfish industry anticipates an economic hit due to the virus pandemic, all eight members of Louisiana’s congressional delegation have asked U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, Sonny Perdue to include crawfish in the $9.5 billion in assistance provided by Congress in the CARES Act. The... more » -
In Ponchatoula this weekend, it's a strawberry celebration
April 8, 2016 11:29 AM
PONCHATOULA - This quiet small town becomes one of the state's largest cities this weekend, as more than a quarter-of-a-million people converge on southern Tangipahoa Parish for the annual Strawberry Festival. Billed as the state's largest free festival, festival-goers will be welcomed with strawberries of all shapes and sizes... more » -
Tom Cruise movie to limit parking, close downtown streets starting today
November 19, 2015 4:08 PM
BATON ROUGE - A movie starring Tom Cruise will close downtown streets Monday. Police said North Street will close between the River and the state parking garage. The street will be closed from 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. November 23rd. Police said officers will be in place to direct... more » -
Louisiana-shot 'Jurassic World' takes bite out of records
September 7, 2015 10:26 PM
BATON ROUGE - As lawmakers debated the future of the state's film credits, a Louisiana-shot movie was soaring to enormous new heights this summer. When "Jurassic World" premiered earlier this year, it quickly raked in millions. Now, Monday, it was announced it surpassed the $1 billion mark when international... more »