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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.
Scoop shock

Scoop shock

Even ice cream isn't cheap anymore. Now is not the time for this.
JR Ball 22 Jun 2026
Electric short circuit

Electric short circuit

Louisiana is one of six states with zero EV policies—and the infrastructure to match.
JR Ball 21 Jun 2026
📅 Baton Rouge: Week at a Glance | June 22–28

📅 Baton Rouge: Week at a Glance | June 22–28

Why it matters: Saturday is one of the most event-packed days of the summer—Pride Fest, Dino Day, KnockFest and Muddy Water all land on the same day, and the June 27 ballot puts three critical EBR tax renewals before voters. 🗓️ Monday, June 22 🎭 Riverdance 30: The New Generation—
JR Ball 21 Jun 2026
Time feels short

Time feels short

About 60% of full-time working parents say they spend too little time with their children, according to a new Pew Research Center survey, and most cite work obligations as the reason. Why it matters: For millions of families, the challenge isn’t simply earning a living or raising children—
JR Ball 21 Jun 2026
Roar of a Tiger

Roar of a Tiger

(See the full interview on YouTube.)
JR Ball 19 Jun 2026
Where Baton Rouge blends

Where Baton Rouge blends

Coffee shops have become where Baton Rouge puts community on display.
JR Ball 18 Jun 2026
Edwards: City Park course stays

Edwards: City Park course stays

JR Ball 17 Jun 2026

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