
Baton Rouge Banks Expand Through $83 Million Acquisitions
News Summary In early July, Baton Rouge banks Business First Bancshares and Investar Bank announced plans to expand via acquisitions valued at $83 million each.

News Summary In early July, Baton Rouge banks Business First Bancshares and Investar Bank announced plans to expand via acquisitions valued at $83 million each.

News Summary Dog Haus, a restaurant chain famous for its hot dogs and burgers, is expanding into Louisiana with three planned locations by 2030. Franchise

News Summary President Trump has signed a tax and spending bill allocating $120 million for infrastructure upgrades at the Stennis Space Center. This funding is

News Summary Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill has filed lawsuits against CVS Health, alleging that the pharmacy chain misused customer data, inflated drug prices, and

News Summary b1Bank has finalized a definitive agreement to acquire Progressive Bank for $79.9 million, enhancing its presence in northern Louisiana. The acquisition will involve

News Summary A report from the Union of Concerned Scientists has raised alarms over safety issues at Entergy Corp’s nuclear plants in Louisiana and Mississippi.

News Summary On March 29, 2025, Louisiana voters will have the opportunity to vote on significant tax reforms proposed in House Bill 7 (HB 7).

News Summary Entergy has finalized the sale of its Louisiana natural gas distribution business to Delta Utilities, effective July 1, 2025. This strategic move allows

News Summary Gray Media, Inc. has announced its acquisition of KATC-TV in Lafayette, Louisiana, solidifying its presence in all seven television markets in the state.

News Summary A police pursuit of a stolen van in Baton Rouge escalated dramatically on July 7, 2025, resulting in the driver being ejected and