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JR Ball

JR Ball

Baton Rouge
JR spent nearly three decades shaping business and political coverage in Baton Rouge. He was executive editor of Baton Rouge Business Report, spent 4 years with The Times-Picayune/NOLA.com, managing the statewide digital news initiative.
Where did everyone go?

Where did everyone go?

JR Ball 14 May 2026
A sack is being hackied

A sack is being hackied

Dude, the analog revival claims another victim.
JR Ball 14 May 2026
Dare to dream

Dare to dream

JR Ball 13 May 2026
Lori Melancon's plainspeak

Lori Melancon's plainspeak

The head of the region's economic development engine goes public, saying what's usually reserved for private conversations.
JR Ball 12 May 2026
EBR's poverty crisis

EBR's poverty crisis

A new BRAF report makes it clear that EBR's economic mobility problem is getting worse, not better.
JR Ball 12 May 2026
'Make no little plans'

'Make no little plans'

JR Ball 12 May 2026
Comfort food, Perkins Road style

Comfort food, Perkins Road style

Southdowns Grille opens where the Lounge left off—different vibe, same neighborhood instinct.
JR Ball 12 May 2026

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