LSU AgCenter to Set Up Food Business Incubator*

Baton Rouge: The LSU AgCenter is in the process of establishing a food business incubator and has hired a veteran food consultant to coordinate it.....

Standard Crane Announces New Manufacturing Facility in Terrebonne Parish*

Baton Rouge: Governor Bobby Jindal and Standard Crane & Hoist President Mac Hadden announced the opening of the company's new manufacturing....

Unemployment Insurance Claims Report: December 7, 2012*

Baton Rouge: Initial unemployment insurance claims for the week ending December 1, 2012, increased to 4,048 from the previous week's total of 2....

It's Time to Fight the Flu: Louisiana Is Experiencing Higher-than-usual Flu Activity*

Baton Rouge: It's National Influenza Vaccination Week, and the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals kicked off its annual "Fi....

State Library Announces Letters About Literature Contest*

Baton Rouge: The State Library of Louisiana's Center for the Book, in partnership with the Louisiana Writing Project, announces that Letters Ab....

Sasol Announces Largest Manufacturing Investment in Louisiana History, Creating More Than 7,000 Direct and Indirect Jobs*

Westlake:  Governor Bobby Jindal and Sasol Ltd. CEO David Constable announced the company plans to invest between $16 billion and $21 bil....

Health Department Reports 11 New West Nile Cases, One New Death*

Baton Rouge: The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals continues to detect West Nile cases up to the year's end, with state health offic....

TOPS Progress Tracker Now Available to Parents and Students*

Baton Rouge: The Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance (LOSFA) today announced a major addition to the Louisiana Connect college access....

Louisiana Receives Adoption Incentive Award for Fourth Consecutive Year*

Baton Rouge: The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) has received more than $1.4 million as part of an Adoption Incentive A....

Smoothie King Announces Corporate Headquarters Expansion In Jefferson Parish*

Metairie: Governor Bobby Jindal and Smoothie King CEO Wan Kim announced the corporate headquarters expansion of Smoothie King Franchises Inc. and a....