Rising construction costs challenge school projects in East Baton Rouge

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Rollover inflation from the pandemic, coupled with President Trump’s tariffs on wood and steel, has sent material costs through the roof. Leaving contractors and public officials with strained budgets, grappling with how...

Lacoste & Young earns Best of Baton Rouge honor and strong reputation with service, quality and style

Sponsored Content This article is brought to you by Lacoste & Young Remodeling.Lacoste & Young Remodeling has been named the 2025 Best of Baton Rouge Gold winner for Best Kitchen and Bath Remodeler, a recognition that underscores the company’s...

A late-night taqueria from Tacos del Cartel is opening in downtown New Orleans. See inside

Walking out of the new taqueria downtown on Poydras Street I already knew when I’d be back. Not the date, per se, but the circumstance. It will be late, on the back side of a night out, when the prospect of a couple steak tacos and maybe another...

New Orleans mayoral candidates explain how they would tackle water, coastal issues

The next mayor of New Orleans will face the unique challenge of leading a city surrounded by water. “ Even though it is what brings the city to life, it's also what often threatens our lives,” said Christopher Dalbom, director of the Tulane...

Construction workers detained by ICE in Hardwick

Nine non-citizen construction workers from Hardwick were detained by ICE agents during traffic stops on Friday, according to the advocacy group Migrant Justice. All nine individuals are residents of Hardwick. Migrant Justice reported that the...

IIT Madras and LSU Health New Orleans Join Forces for Global Health Innovation

The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) has partnered with LSU Health New Orleans (LSUHSC-NO) in the United States to drive breakthroughs in global health. The collaboration blends LSU Health’s expertise in clinical and...

Renovation Report: Temple Sinai in New Orleans undergoes exterior restoration

Project description: Exterior sanctuary restoration Address: 6227 St. Charles Ave. in New Orleans Owner: Temple Sinai Architect: Mathes Brierre Architects Contractor: Mayer Building Company Project Lead: Chelsea Watkins, [email protected] Square...

Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry awarded nearly $400k federal grant

BATON ROUGE - The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry was awarded a nearly $400,000 federal grant on Thursday. in Specialty Crop Block Grant Program funding. The $386,000 Specialty Crop Block Grant will fund marketing, education and...

Louisiana Department of Energy and Natural Resources Rebrands

The Louisiana Department of Energy and Natural Resources has officially been renamed the Department of Conservation and Energy (DCE), marking the second name change for the agency in just two years. State officials say the rebranding reflects a...

DMR Technologies to launch full-scale U.S. drone manufacturing facility in Lafayette

LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) — DMR Technologies announced plans to open its first full-scale U.S. manufacturing facility in Lafayette Parish. The facility will produce the company's Field Ranger X50 unmanned aerial systems for the American market. The...

Local ITEP committee approves tax break requests from local industries

Published 7:19 pm Thursday, October 2, 2025 The three-member local Industrial Tax Exemption Program committee approved three tax break requests from area industries Thursday afternoon in what one Sulphur resident called a “farce of a meeting.” The...

Louisiana Farm Bureau Auto Insurance Rates Drop

Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple has approved an 11.8% average rate reduction for auto insurance policies issued by Louisiana Farm Bureau Casualty Insurance Company, benefiting over 80,000 policyholders across the state. This decrease will take...

Louisiana Wildlife Federation Promotes “Lights Out” for Bird Migration

The Louisiana Wildlife Federation (LWF) is urging homeowners and businesses to reduce outdoor lighting overnight to protect migratory birds making their seasonal journey through the state. From 11 p.m. until 6 a.m., LWF asks that non-essential...

CF Industries, Trafigura and Envalior Announce Shipment of Certified Low-Carbon Ammonia

NORTHBROOK, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct 2, 2025-- CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CF), the world’s largest producer of ammonia, today announced a shipment of certified low-carbon ammonia from its Donaldsonville, Louisiana, facility. Trafigura,...

Actor Jerry Leggio, who opted to stay home and bring Hollywood to Louisiana, dies at age 90

Jerry Leggio could have left Baton Rouge for Hollywood but opted to stay home and bring Hollywood to Louisiana. He not only was successful in his mission but built a career in movies, television and on stage while living in his hometown. Leggio...

DMR Technologies to launch full-scale US drone manufacturing facility in Lafayette

The project is expected to result in more than 1,200 new job opportunities. The Acadiana site will serve as DMR’s primary domestic production hub. Operations at the renovated facility are expected to begin by the end of 2025. LAFAYETTE, La. – DMR...

Louisiana high school students push for safety, mental health and youth involvement initiatives

Thirty-one Louisiana high school students are taking school safety, mental health and youth involvement in civic matters into their own hands through the Louisiana Legislative Youth Advisory Council. The advisory council was created to give high...

Molpus Woodlands Group Purchases Approximately 173,000 Acres in Alabama, Louisiana, and Mississippi

JACKSON, Miss.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct 2, 2025-- The Molpus Woodlands Group, LLC (Molpus), a leading timberland investment management organization, has, on behalf of its clients, successfully purchased approximately 173,000 acres of timberland in...

Around Baton Rouge: 'Grass Roots' film, Ballroom Dance, PlantFest! and more events

The following is a calendar of community events in the Baton Rouge area from Friday through Thursday, Oct. 9. FRIDAY BLESSING OF THE PETS: 6 p.m., Le Chien Brewing Co. (back patio), 101 S. Hummell St., Denham Springs. Hosted by St. Francis...

4th Marine Logistics Group Restructure

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA, UNITED STATES 09.19.2025 U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Joseph A. Katz, commanding general of 4th Marine Logistics Group, and Sgt. Maj. Patrick E. Fay, command senior enlisted leader of 4th Marine Logistics Group, speak on...