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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.

BR's exposure to AI energy gamble

BR's exposure to AI energy gamble

Data centers will benefit a few, but we'll all pay if they go dark

Blueprint for governing

Blueprint for governing

How to build a coalition for civic improvement

Volunteers prep a fence for painting in Mid City

Tuesdays with service

First Tuesday is a community-impact initiative that unites Baton Rouge businesses and residents around the mission of building a better community.