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• Nearly $300 million in Gulf drilling bids could bring more jobs to Louisiana, industry supporters say Play Video

  December 12, 2025 7:18 PM

  NEW ORLEANS — Oil companies offered nearly $300 million for offshore drilling rights in the Gulf this week, as the Trump administration looks to ramp up domestic oil production. Thirty companies submitted over 200 bids for tracts off the coast in the Gulf, with a large portion of those... more »

• Mayor-President Sid Edwards talks about his plans for his office if Thrive EBR doesn't pass Play Video

  November 12, 2025 7:06 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Jobs are on the line within the city-parish leading up to Saturday's tax election, but leaders are also considering where to cut costs in the upcoming budget cycle. Some of the highest-paid positions in city hall are on the third floor, and after last week's budget... more »

• Without Thrive EBR's passage, hundreds of jobs could be cut Play Video

  November 6, 2025 7:13 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Early voting on the Thrive EBR plan started Nov. 1, and on Wednesday night, Mayor-President Sid Edwards laid out what he says will happen if the three-part tax plan doesn't pass this fall. Edwards did not mince words when he said the city-parish could slash its... more »

• 2une In Previews: Justice and Accountability Center of Louisiana hosting Baton Rouge Expungement Clinic Play Video

  November 4, 2025 7:45 AM

  BATON ROUGE — The Justice and Accountability Center of Louisiana is hosting its inaugural Baton Rouge Expungement Clinic this weekend. The event, which will be held on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the North Acadian Thruway campus of Baton Rouge Community College, will provide free legal... more »

• Alabama engineering company moving to St. George bringing 111 new jobs Play Video

  October 27, 2025 3:07 PM

  ST. GEORGE - Orion Engineers + Constructors announced on Monday that its corporate headquarters was relocating from Theodore, Alabama, to St. George, directly creating 50 new high-paying jobs. The move to St. George is expected to create jobs with an average annual salary of $100,000, according to Louisiana Economic... more »

• Belle of Baton Rouge to host career fairs for new casino job openings

  October 16, 2025 4:36 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The Belle of Baton Rouge Casino will host three career fairs for job openings at the casino's new entertainment complex opening in December. The openings include management, marketing, security, maintenance, gaming and culinary positions. The fairs will be at the casino's administrative offices on the... more »

• Bass Pro Shops to hold seasonal hiring event in Denham Springs and Gonzales Play Video

  October 7, 2025 3:24 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS — Bass Pro Shops will host a seasonal hiring event at both its Denham Springs location and its Cabela's location in Gonzales on Wednesday and Thursday. The major outdoors retailer said it is looking for more than 50 seasonal employees across several retail departments. It is hiring... more »

• ExxonMobil donates $220,000 to BRCC's industrial training program

  September 22, 2025 7:05 AM

  BATON ROUGE — ExxonMobil has donated $220,000 to Baton Rouge Community College to fund the school's industrial training program. The North Baton Rouge Industrial Training Initiative, started in 2012 in a partnership between BRCC and ExxonMobil, provides tuition-free training and industrial job-placement assistance to North Baton Rouge residents. ... more »

• Agencies, companies open doors to those affected by Roseland explosion; blood donations encouraged Play Video

  August 25, 2025 6:45 AM

  ROSELAND — State agencies and local companies have begun to open their doors to residents and workers affected by the massive explosion that left Roseland covered in ash and oil on fire over the weekend. Smitty's Supply caught fire and exploded Friday afternoon. An evacuation zone remains in effect... more »

• Trump announces trade deal with Japan that lowers threatened tariff to 15% Play Video

  July 23, 2025 6:59 AM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump announced a trade framework with Japan on Tuesday, placing a 15% tax on goods imported from that nation. “This Deal will create Hundreds of Thousands of Jobs — There has never been anything like it,” Trump posted on Truth Social, adding that the... more »

• LED: UK-based gas company invests $400 million into ammonia plant in Ascension Parish Play Video

  June 24, 2025 6:27 PM

  DONALSONVILLE — United Kingdom-based natural gas supplier Linde is investing over $400 million to build a new air separation unit at the Blue Point Number One ammonia plant in Ascension Parish, helping to create and maintain jobs statewide. Louisiana Economic Development estimates that the project, part of the joint... more »

• More than 200 employees laid off as result of IDEA Bridge and Innovation campuses closing Play Video

  June 4, 2025 2:01 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Over 200 employees no longer have jobs as of May 24 following the closing of the IDEA Bridge and Innovation campuses in Baton Rouge. In a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification issued by the Louisiana Workforce Commission in April, officials said the closings would affect 212... more »

• Iberville Parish Schools announces pay raise for employees Play Video

  June 3, 2025 10:06 AM

  IBERVILLE - Parish schools announced a new and powerful staff recruiting tool: a pay raise for all of their employees. 2une In's Mia Monet has the details as she heads 2 the Classroom. more »

• Iberville Parish Schools hosting job fair for prospective teachers, bus drivers, other school jobs

  April 8, 2025 1:03 PM

  PLAQUEMINE — On Wednesday, the Iberville Parish School District is hosting a district-wide job fair. The job fair will allow prospective employees to apply as teachers, bus drivers, paraprofessionals, custodians and other jobs in the district. The fair is at the Carl F. Grant Civic Center in Plaquemine.... more »

• Capital region sees record population, job market growth in BRAC's quarterly report Play Video

  March 31, 2025 4:41 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The capital region has recorded its highest population on record, the first Baton Rouge Area Chamber quarterly State of the Region released Monday says. BRAC's Q1 data says that 880,000 people live in the Baton Rouge metro area. The uptick in population has also seen... more »

• CATS strike comes to an end; bus drivers return to work Sunday, officials say Play Video

  March 8, 2025 2:01 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The Capital Area Transit System announced on Saturday that bus drivers will return to work this weekend after workers went on strike for frustrating work conditions. After many union drivers walked off the job earlier this month, CATS and the local transit union entered an interest... more »

• US employers add a solid 151,000 jobs last month though unemployment up to 4.1% Play Video

  March 7, 2025 11:06 AM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. employers added solid 151,000 jobs last month, but the outlook is cloudy as President Donald threatens a trade war, purges the federal workforce and promises to deport millions of immigrants. The Labor Department reported Friday that hiring was up from a revised 125,000 in January.... more »

• Federal workers confront mass confusion as Musk's deadline to list accomplishments looms Play Video

  February 24, 2025 6:14 AM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — Confusion and chaos loom as hundreds of thousands of federal employees begin their workweek on Monday facing a deadline from President Donald Trump’s cost-cutting chief, Elon Musk, to explain their recent accomplishments or risk losing their jobs. Musk’s unusual demand has faced resistance from several key... more »

• Belle of Baton Rouge hosting career fairs for multiple casino, hotel, dining jobs

  February 5, 2025 11:38 AM

  BATON ROUGE — The Belle of Baton Rouge is hosting two career fairs for jobs at the downtown casino's restaurant, hotel and casino. The two "We Are the Crown" career fairs on Thursday, Feb. 6, and Wednesday, Feb. 12, are being used to fill openings for hotel front desk... more »

• Louisiana-based automation sales company BBP welcomes $4.2 million investment Play Video

  October 24, 2024 12:25 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A Louisiana-based automation manufacturing company is expanding. BBP hosted a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday morning to celebrate the completion of its expanded Baton Rouge headquarters on Highlandia Drive near Blue Bayou. The company specializes in manufacturing automation and precision engineering. The company's... more »

• Amazon hiring 250,000 seasonal workers Play Video

  October 4, 2024 6:34 AM

  Amazon is once again hiring 250,000 workers for the holiday season. The number matches last year's holiday hiring. The full-time, part-time and seasonal roles will be across customer fulfillment and transportation. Amazon says all seasonal workers earn at least 18 dollars an hour. Click here for... more »

• Amazon announces 3,000 new seasonal, part-time, full-time jobs in Louisiana, 1,000 in Baton Rouge Play Video

  October 3, 2024 3:13 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Amazon announced Thursday that it is hiring for 3,000 new full-time, part-time and seasonal jobs in Louisiana — including 1,000 in Baton Rouge. According to the online retailer, seasonal employees will be offered competitive pay, flexible schedules and the opportunity to transition to full-time work. ... more »

• Amazon hosting virtual hiring session for new facility in District 6 at former Cortana Mall Play Video

  May 23, 2024 11:53 AM

  BATON ROUGE — On Thursday, the new Amazon facility in North Baton Rouge will host a hiring session to answer questions about open job positions . The new facility will employ more than 1,000 full time employees with a pay starting at $17 an hour. The facility is... more »

• Amazon jobs available now at former Cortana Mall-turned fulfilment center Play Video

  May 16, 2024 11:11 AM

  BATON ROUGE — The grand opening of the Amazon Fulfillment Center at the former site of Cortana Mall is approaching and jobs for the facility will become available starting Friday, a city councilman said. Anywhere from 1,900 and 2,500 jobs will be available starting at $16.50 an hour, Cleve... more »

• Governor assigns new boss to oversee Louisiana's unemployment system

  August 18, 2023 1:04 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Governor John Bel Edwards has assigned a new leader over the Louisiana Workforce Commission, one month after the previous secretary announced they were leaving the job . Read the statement for the governor's office below. According to data released today by the Louisiana Workforce Commission... more »

• Proposed $7.5 billion plant could bring hundreds of new jobs to Ascension Parish

  October 31, 2022 4:51 PM

  ASCENSION PARISH - A proposal to build a $7.5 billion energy facility in Donaldsonville could bring hundreds of new jobs to the region, according to the companies behind the effort. Clean Hydrogen Works comprises Ascension Clean Energy, Denbury Carbon Solutions and Hafnia, the corporate components of the project, which... more »

• New internship program offers experience, income for high school seniors Play Video

  July 18, 2022 10:26 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Although school is still weeks away, the East Baton Rouge Parish School System is active as ever, hosting a new internship program that gives high school seniors the opportunity to get valuable experience and make up to $15 an hour. The internship includes five Pathways to... more »

• Plastics manufacturer developing $750M facility in Ascension Parish Play Video

  February 16, 2022 1:43 PM

  GEISMAR - Plant-based plastics maker Origin Materials announced plans to invest at least $750 million into a new manufacturing facility in Ascension Parish. The company said it expects the development, slated for the 150-acre Parks Geismar site, to result in more than 1,000 new direct and indirect jobs. The... more »

• Winn-Dixie closing location near LSU in February

  January 12, 2022 2:21 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Winn-Dixie's supermarket located just outside LSU's campus will shut down in a few weeks. Employees told WBRZ the store located at the intersection of Burbank Drive and Lee Drive will close Feb. 6. Some workers are expected to transfer to one of the other five Winn-Dixie... more »

• Population boom in Ascension Parish Play Video

  August 15, 2021 10:12 PM

  DUTCHTOWN - Brian Schuetee moved his family from Baton Rouge to the Dutchtown area of Ascension Parish about ten years ago because of the lower property taxes and schools. "The school system here far exceeds what they offer in public schools in Baton Rouge, so we don't have to... more »

• Hollywood South back in action, needs skilled local film crew Play Video

  July 22, 2021 6:49 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Now that the lights are back on in Hollywood South studios, the need for crew to work on set has grown. “I love the fact that it's really busy right now. I get called a lot. I kind of do commercials, music videos and docuseries, and... more »

• Woman arrested in million-dollar unemployment fraud scheme based out of capital area

  July 9, 2021 3:31 PM

  BATON ROUGE - State investigators say a woman tied to a network targeting pandemic-boosted unemployment benefits defrauded multiple states out of hundreds of thousands of dollars from her Baton Rouge apartment. Darrolyn Bell, 29, was arrested Thursday and accused of illegitimately claiming unemployment benefits during the early days of... more »

• Initial unemployment claims take double-digit drop as restaurants see some bright spots in hiring Play Video

  June 25, 2021 10:44 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Restaurateur Stephen Hightower says he's seen a significant improvement recently in what had been a Herculean effort to find workers. "We've been able to bring in some great talent over the past couple [of] weeks," Hightower said. "It's a sign of hope." That hope may... more »

• Hiring incentives paying off from some businesses Play Video

  June 11, 2021 10:45 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Compared to a few months ago, Brad Zito of Drusilla Seafood Restaurant is feeling much more optimistic about hiring, even though the restaurant is not yet fully staffed. "Every single day, we have to discuss, 'do we have enough staff for the amount of business we... more »

• EBR says it's short-staffed, maintenance department full of vacancies Play Video

  May 28, 2021 5:59 PM

  BATON ROUGE - There's some new insight into why East Baton Rouge couldn't get a jump on the heavy rain and flooding last week. The city has been saying it doesn't have enough workers to clear drainage ditches and canals. The city-parish says the vacancies have existed for years,... more »

• Local public school system to hire more school nurses

  May 21, 2021 11:05 AM

  LIVINGSTON PARISH - School nurses are needed in Livingston Parish for the upcoming 2021-2022 school year, education officials say. As of Thursday, the Livingston Parish School Board has approved a proposal from the superintendent to hire 17 new licensed practical nurses. The move will increase the district’s total... 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 »

• Businesses desperate to hire more workers as summer nears Play Video

  April 30, 2021 7:10 PM

  BATON ROUGE - There may be more "help wanted" signs in front of businesses than people wanting to work. From water parks to restaurants, the hiring signs are out but help's hard to find. There's so much help needed that some companies are now boosting pay. Some workers believe... more »

• Local candy company ready for a sweeter 2021 Play Video

  April 5, 2021 6:48 PM

  PONCHATOULA - Elmer Chocolate is ready to hire as life moves more toward normalcy. The Ponchatoula-based chocolate company known for its famous Easter candy like the Gold Brick Egg saw business slowdown during the height of COVID restrictions last year. But, Easter 2021 brought renewed sales to the 166-year-old... more »

• FEMA seeking applicants to join Disaster Recovery Team

  March 22, 2021 10:40 AM

  BATON ROUGE - FEMA announced Monday (March 22) that it is hiring Louisiana residents who live in areas affected by recent disasters to join its recovery team as temporary employees. Hiring temporary staff locally allows FEMA to diversify the workforce while affording opportunities for Louisianans. Potential applicants can view... more »

• Metro council backs Exxon's tax break, pushing company closer to massive refinery upgrades in Baton Rouge

  February 24, 2021 6:22 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The East Baton Rouge Metro Council approved a tax exemption for ExxonMobil, paving the way for a potential overhaul of its Baton Rouge refinery. The metro council vote, which happened at Wednesday's meeting, was the last hurdle for Exxon to get its ITEP status. The item... more »

• Rising need for restaurant workers signals potential shift in pandemic

  January 26, 2021 5:51 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Nearly a year into the coronavirus pandemic, more and more signs that read "now hiring" are starting to pop up around Baton Rouge - particularly at restaurants. It's a sign that things could be turning around for unemployment. The Louisiana Workforce Commission reported a 1.3-percent decrease... more »

• Plastic manufacturer Shintech announces $1.3 billion expansion, new jobs for local facilities

  January 26, 2021 1:58 PM

  PLAQUEMINE - The state government announced Tuesday that Shintech is putting more than a billion dollars into expanding its plants in southeast Louisiana. The governor's office said the $1.3 billion expansion will affect facilities in West Baton Rouge and Iberville Parishes. Most of the investment will go toward... more »

• Coca-cola to cut thousands of jobs, offer buyouts to workers

  August 28, 2020 12:16 PM

  One of the most popular beverage companies in the world has decided to cut thousands of jobs and reduce its number of business units as a result of declining sales, CNN reports. Coca-Cola announced Friday that some of its staff will face voluntary and involuntary reductions . The... more »

• Elementary school in Livingston in need of substitute teachers

  August 17, 2020 11:54 AM

  LIVINGSTON PARISH- Over the weekend, an elementary school took to Facebook to announce its need for substitute teachers. Live Oak Elementary in Denham Springs posted that anyone who is approved through the school board via LPSB.org ( under Human Resources tab click employment and how to become a sub),... more »

• Louisiana unemployment rate increases to 14.5%

  May 22, 2020 1:52 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Gov. John Bel Edwards issued out a statement on Friday about Louisiana's increase in the unemployment rate for April 2020. Louisiana's unemployment rate for April is 14.5% with the national rate being 14.7%. Since the novel coronavirus pandemic the state's unemployment rate has increased 7.8 percentage... more »

• La. governor extends stay-at-home order through May 15 Play Video

  April 19, 2020 6:36 PM

  BATON ROUGE – The governor has extended many aspects of the stay at home order until May 15, adding fifteen days to some restrictions set to expire Friday. The governor said there were still areas of Louisiana where hospitalizations and coronavirus rates had not dropped to comfortable levels eyed... more »

• Here is the White House plan to reopen American economy

  April 16, 2020 5:42 PM

  President Donald Trump laid out his administration's plan to reopen the United States economy in a video conference with the nation's governors Thursday. Click HERE for the latest virus cases in Louisiana. Governor John Bel Edwards participated in the call. Friday, a day after the call, the governor... more »

• Additional assistance for workers affected by COVID-19 arriving soon from feds Play Video

  April 7, 2020 10:16 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The month of March saw 155,000 unemployment claims filed in Louisiana. Many of those came as a result of business closures due to COVID-19. Moving into April, that number is only growing. "I will tell you, and it should surprise no one, the numbers have gone... more »

• Local 2020 Census jobs available Play Video

  February 27, 2020 5:57 PM

  BATON ROUGE - In April 2020, the government is counting every American for the U.S. Census. To help get the job done, the government is hiring people to help. To help get the word out and support south Louisiana communities, Congressman Cedric Richmond organized a job fair at the... more »

• Large Conn's warehouse planned for budding shipping development in West Baton Rouge

  April 29, 2019 4:34 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Conn’s will build a giant, 250,000-square-foot warehouse along I-10 in West Baton Rouge as part of the company’s expansion in Louisiana. The announcement of the distribution center came Monday afternoon. Company officials said the facility will serve multiple states in Conn’s HomePlus growing furniture, appliance... more »

• IBM executive says company will keep employment promise Play Video

  February 20, 2019 11:45 PM

  BATON ROUGE - IBM received a taxpayer-funded deal to come to Baton Rouge six years ago but so far has yet to meet its end of the bargain. An executive with the company says that's about to change. "We're on track with our hiring and we stand by our... more »

• Job fair announced for laid-off Georgia-Pacific employees

  January 24, 2019 4:32 PM

  ZACHARY – A job fair for laid-off Georgia-Pacific workers has been scheduled for Saturday, February 9. Companies interested in participating should register HERE . The job fair will be held at the Zachary High School gym. The event will feature employers who are hiring skilled workers as... more »

• Contractors already unemployed at Georgia-Pacific Play Video

  January 14, 2019 12:05 AM

  BATON ROUGE- When Georgia-Pacific announced layoffs last week, officials said employees would be released in March, but contractors say they have already been let go. A contract worker told WBRZ that he and his fellow employees were shocked when they were told to pack up and leave with no-warning.... more »

• Capital Region job prospects improve Play Video

  December 14, 2018 11:36 PM

  BATON ROUGE - An annual jobs report released by the Baton Rouge Area Chamber of Commerce shows the Capital Region had 1% job growth in 2018, or about 5,000 new jobs. "In a nutshell we're looking good," said BRAC President and CEO Adam Knapp. He said the local economy... more »

• LWC: Unemployment rate higher among black teens Play Video

  May 18, 2017 6:35 PM

  BATON ROUGE – This week, the school year will end for several students and summer vacation will begin, which also means that some teenagers will be looking for summer jobs. However, there is a clear distinction in unemployment rates among teens. According to the Louisiana Workforce Commission, the... more »

• BRPD holds open house for new recruits Play Video

  March 25, 2017 11:13 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The Baton Rouge Police Academy opened it's doors Saturday to show what the department has to offer. It was well attended with people like Tykisha Knighten, who has a degree in criminal justice, but a personal experience inspired her to come here. "I had an... more »

• Report: President Trump's team highlighted La. projects on 'priority list'

  January 25, 2017 11:34 AM

  BATON ROUGE – Deepening the Mississippi River could have a big impact on business at the port here, and while it's not a done deal, it appears the Trump administration would like to pursue the possibilities. In a priority list of projects the Trump team put together after Donald... more »

• Governor, mayor laud @Highland project as high tech job creator

  October 19, 2016 1:18 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards joined other community leaders Wednesday to highlight a new technology park being constructed on Highland Road. Edwards along with East Baton Rouge Mayor-President Kip Holden lauded the new @Highland technology park as a job creator for the Baton Rouge area. ... more »

• UPS to hire 95,000 jobs for holiday shopping season

  September 15, 2016 12:14 PM

  UPS plans to hire more than 90,000 workers for the holiday shopping season. The company announced that 95,000 workers will be hired for temporary jobs. Last year, the company hired 93,000 workers for the holiday season. A company spokesman said that the company is seeking package handlers along with drivers... more »

• Additional affected parishes eligible for disaster unemployment assistance

  August 22, 2016 4:28 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Additional parishes are now eligible for disaster unemployment assistance for those who lost work as a result of the flooding that occurred last week. The following parishes are eligible: (Those noted with an asterisk are parishes that have been added) Avoyelles* Evangeline* Iberville* Jefferson Davis*... more »

• 49 jobs go with upcoming closure of Gramercy sugar plant

  August 1, 2016 4:23 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Close to 50 jobs will be affected as a sugar packing facility in Gramercy plans to cease operations late next month. A Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification from the Louisiana Workforce Commission was released on Monday. It says about 49 jobs will be eliminated permanently with... more »

• Pointe Coupee police jury shaves 16 jobs to close deficit

  June 29, 2016 12:53 PM

  NEW ROADS - Council members in Pointe Coupee Parish agreed last week to shave 16 positions to close this year’s budget hole. Justin Cox, Chairman of the Finance Committee, said that this year’s projected parish sales tax revenue will be $580,000 less than last year. To make up... more »

• Veterans take advantage of EmployBR job expo Play Video

  May 26, 2016 7:09 PM

  BATON ROUGE - EmployBR is not an ordinary hiring expo. Employers had to have openings to participate, and during the first two hours, it was only open for veterans. "When they come home, they have sacrificed so much that they deserve to get to the front of the line,"... more »

• Paychex announces 100-job expansion in Baton Rouge

  May 26, 2016 3:53 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Payroll and HR services company Paychex has announced a 100-job expansion for its operations in Baton Rouge. Gov. John Bel Edwards and Paychex Senior Vice President of Service John Gibson made the announcement Thursday. Paychex is a provider of human capital management solutions for payroll, human... more »

• Noranda alumina plant keeps workers; holds off on possible layoffs until May

  March 15, 2016 4:42 PM

  GRAMERCY - The alumina plant here is hoping to stay open by relying on changes to its operation model but Noranda executives said if changes do not work the company could temporarily close the plant in May. Already, Noranda had announced plans to layoff workers this week but the... more »

• Stupp Corporation to layoff over 100 employees

  February 26, 2016 6:13 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Pipeline fabricator Stupp Corporation announced layoffs for its Baton Rouge location early Friday evening. Stupp says up to 114 employees will be affected by the layoffs planned for Feb. 22 to Mar. 14. Stupp says the layoffs will last for longer than 6 months. The... more »