Mukul Verma
Metro Council approves taxing district near LSU
The Bayou Fountain Economic Development District can take incremental sales and hotel taxes to build a sports tourism facility, a dream of local tourism leaders.
From the Levant to Louisiana
In Baton Rouge, Lebanese food feels so familiar that it's easy to forget where it came from and who brought it here. A shawarma plate at lunch. Hummus on the table, with no one thinking of describing it as foreign.
Lebanese immigrants began arriving in Louisiana in meaningful
Tart watermelon ice cream. Yes!
Step aside Blackout Chocolate Cake, at least for the summer. Watermelon taffy is here.
Amazon readies drones for Baton Rouge
Packages will be delivered within an 8-mile radius of the launch area. Prime members will pay $5 extra per delivery.
A road to Ardendale
A master plan for a new community is coming to life, with a parish road under construction soon to spur more housing and amenities.
A tasty dosa in the city
The South Indian dish is a gift to the world, and a new version at Aroma is deeply satisfying.