Coming off record year, Lee Michaels eyes further expansion
On the heels of a historic year for sales, Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry is looking at opportunities to add more stores, says market president Scott Berg. "We're looking at a couple of different places at this time," Berg says. "I wouldn't say [where]...
DATE: May 24, 2013 | CATEGORY: Daily Report
News roundup: BRAC looks to connect B.R. businesses with IBM … Tropical Isle owner gets $4M in trademark suit … Exxon Mobil gets record-low score in corporate gay-rights ranking
Feeling blue: In response to requests from local businesses for information on how to form a relationship with IBM as the company prepares to come to Baton Rouge, BRAC has set up an online form on its website to connect with IBM.
DATE: May 23, 2013 | CATEGORY: Daily Report
Clay Parker to release Any Old Time
Thibodaux native and current Baton Rouge resident Clay Parker recently finished a new record entitled Any Old Time, and is celebrating its release with two local shows which are being billed as The Levee Road Revue.
DATE: May 23, 2013 | CATEGORY: Surround Sounds
Grand jury to review cancelled Medicaid contract
The Louisiana attorney general's office says a special grand jury has been selected to look into possible criminal activity involving the award of a $200 million Medicaid contract by Gov. Bobby Jindal's administration. Assistant Attorney General...
DATE: May 23, 2013 | CATEGORY: Daily Report
Sports roundup: Six named to LSU Athletic Hall of Fame … Former Tigers pitcher Gausman to make MLB debut tonight … LSU makes offer to Snoop Lion's son
Headed to the hall: Five former LSU standout athletes and one former coach have been elected to the LSU Athletic Hall of Fame, the school announced today. The new inductees to are legendary men's basketball coach Dale Brown;...
DATE: May 23, 2013 | CATEGORY: Daily Report
B.R. hotels report strong bookings due to Bayou Country Superfest
Occupancy rates at local hotels over Memorial Day weekend have been skyrocketing over the past few years due to Bayou Country Superfest, which is set for Saturday and Sunday of the upcoming holiday weekend. Last year's Memorial weekend occupancy...
DATE: May 23, 2013 | CATEGORY: Daily Report
Louisiana exports reach record high in first quarter
A 15.6% increase in goods shipped out of the state during the first quarter placed Louisiana among the top five states in the country for worldwide exporting, according to a new report from the World Trade Center of New Orleans. The overall value of...
DATE: May 22, 2013 | CATEGORY: Daily Report
Capital Region home sales 16% higher than last year through April
Bolstered by a strong April, in which home sales in the eight-parish Capital Region were up 28%, 2013 sales are now 16% higher than they were through April a year ago. That's according to the latest monthly sales report from the Greater Baton Rouge...
DATE: May 21, 2013 | CATEGORY: Real Estate Weekly
Louisiana ranks 10th in U.S. for tornado frequency
Louisiana is more known for its hurricanes, but the state also has gotten its share of twisters over the years. As The (Lafayette) Daily Advertiser reports, Louisiana ranks 10th in the nation for frequency of tornadoes that have been reported...
DATE: May 21, 2013 | CATEGORY: Daily Report
Jindal says guilty IRS officials deserve to be jailed
Speaking to the Virginia GOP on Friday, Gov. Bobby Jindal says recent national controversies—the IRS's scrutiny of conservative groups, the Obama administration's handling of the Benghazi attacks, and the Justice Department's subpoenas of...
DATE: May 20, 2013 | CATEGORY: Daily Report
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