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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.
That's what living is to me

That's what living is to me

Spring break is here. Enjoy it on the streets of Baton Rouge
JR Ball 01 Apr 2026
What's the deal with tipping?

What's the deal with tipping?

It began as a way to cheat Black workers out of money after the Civil War. It's everywhere now.
JR Ball 01 Apr 2026
Baton Rouge needs this

Baton Rouge needs this

Office chair racing is a Japan thing that should be replicated on Third Street
JR Ball 01 Apr 2026
Winning has a price

Winning has a price

LSU's billion-dollar sports machine is swinging big. The question few wish to discuss: Who's paying for it—and what gets squeezed?
JR Ball 31 Mar 2026
How many sports can LSU afford?

How many sports can LSU afford?

LSU Athletics fields 21 varsity sports. It can realistically fund five or six at a championship-contending level
JR Ball 31 Mar 2026
Football built this empire

Football built this empire

LSU Athletics is not a diversified sports portfolio. Football pays for everything else. To understand the financial strain on the department, start with what each sport earns and what it costs.
JR Ball 31 Mar 2026
Watch it or die

Watch it or die

A documentary on civic engagement is a must-watch
JR Ball 29 Mar 2026

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