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    MLB Pulls All-Star Game from Atlanta Because of New Voter Suppression Law
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    SPORTS

    MLB Pulls All-Star Game from Atlanta Because of New Voter Suppression Law

    By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia Elections and the actions of lawmakers do have...
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    Gov. Edwards eases capacity restrictions for businesses but warns ‘we’re not out of the woods’
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    STATE

    Gov. Edwards eases capacity restrictions for businesses but warns ‘we’re not out of the woods’

    BATON ROUGE, La. - Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards held a news conference about the state’s response to the coronavirus Tuesday, March...
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    Mayor Broome Signs Latest Executive Order to Protect Small Businesses in East Baton Rouge Parish
    • 1 min
    LOCAL

    Mayor Broome Signs Latest Executive Order to Protect Small Businesses in East Baton Rouge Parish

    BATON ROUGE, La. — Statement by Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome: “This holiday season, it is critically important for the...
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    Dow Tops 30,000 for the First Time Ever as Biden Transition Begins
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    BUSINESS

    Dow Tops 30,000 for the First Time Ever as Biden Transition Begins

    New York—Investors have a lot to be thankful for this holiday-shortened week — including the Dow passing the 30,000 milestone for the...
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    As SEC Relaxes Rules, Small Businesses Allowed to Raise Money Easier
    • 4 min
    FINANCES

    As SEC Relaxes Rules, Small Businesses Allowed to Raise Money Easier

    The temporary change in requirements will allow businesses to raise money more easily Honeycomb Credit is a small crowdfunding company in...
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    BioLife Plasma Services Announces Opening of First Plasma Collection Center in Louisiana
    • 2 min
    LOCAL

    BioLife Plasma Services Announces Opening of First Plasma Collection Center in Louisiana

    BATON ROUGE, La. -- BioLife Plasma Services, part of the global biopharmaceutical company Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited, today...
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    Stein Mart Stores Are Closing
    • 4 min
    NATIONAL

    Stein Mart Stores Are Closing

    Stein Mart is closing its entire brick-and-mortar fleet of stores. The bankrupt discount chain announced today that it has authorized...
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    U.S. Bank Offers Financial Support, Demonstrates Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Amid
    • 4 min
    BUSINESS

    U.S. Bank Offers Financial Support, Demonstrates Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Amid

    MINNEAPOLIS, MN – As we weather the COVID-19 pandemic together, U.S. Bank is here to help. We have developed a single site full of online...
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    Restaurants in America Hard Hit by COVID-19 Face Uphill Battle to Return to Normal
    • 2 min
    BUSINESS

    Restaurants in America Hard Hit by COVID-19 Face Uphill Battle to Return to Normal

    By Lauren Victoria Burke, NNPA Newswire Contributor “There’s a lot of fear, will tourists come back, will people come out? Are the...
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    TEMPORARY – Utility Billing &Water Service Billing Disconnection Policy
    • 1 min
    LOCAL

    TEMPORARY – Utility Billing &Water Service Billing Disconnection Policy

    Effective: March 16, 2020 thru June 13, 2020 STATEMENT OF POLICY In response to the threat of COVID-19 and the impact it has on the...
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    Winn-Dixie Parent Company Announces Healthcare and First Responders Extra Shopping Hour
    • 1 min
    LOCAL

    Winn-Dixie Parent Company Announces Healthcare and First Responders Extra Shopping Hour

    Winn-Dixie announced extended shopping hours from 8–9 p.m on Monday & Tuesday dedicated to the shopping needs of healthcare providers &...
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    CareSouth Names Michelle McCalope as Marketing and Communications Director
    • 2 min
    BUSINESS

    CareSouth Names Michelle McCalope as Marketing and Communications Director

    BATON ROUGE, La -- CareSouth Medical and Dental recently named Michelle McCalope as its Marketing and Communications Director. In this...
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    Software Engineer Turns Childhood Passion Into a Thriving Business
    • 3 min
    BUSINESS

    Software Engineer Turns Childhood Passion Into a Thriving Business

    By Curtis Bunn, Urban News Service A Division of Zenger News Karen Young always believed she was following her passion during a long...
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    A Louisiana Girl with California Wine
    • 3 min
    BUSINESS

    A Louisiana Girl with California Wine

    By Candace J. Semien, Jozef Syndicate reporter Dawna Jones, Ph.D., remembers having an amazing childhood in Opelousas with her parents,...
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    Forty Kentwood High Students Participate in 4-H Holiday Soft Skills Ambassador Training
    • 1 min
    LOCAL

    Forty Kentwood High Students Participate in 4-H Holiday Soft Skills Ambassador Training

    Baton Rouge, La. – Kentwood High Magnet School held its 2019 Holiday Soft Skills Ambassador Training on December 19, 2019 at the Golden...
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    Behavioral Health Hospital Coming to North Baton Rouge
    • 2 min
    LOCAL

    Behavioral Health Hospital Coming to North Baton Rouge

    BATON ROUGE, La – Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome’s initiative to expand health care access and quality jobs in North Baton Rouge...
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    Vivica A. Fox Helps Hair Crown Celebrate 30 Years of Business in Baton Rouge
    • 2 min
    LOCAL

    Vivica A. Fox Helps Hair Crown Celebrate 30 Years of Business in Baton Rouge

    By Celeste Payne BRWeekly Press Staff Writer BATON ROUGE, La.— On Saturday, December 14, Hair Crown celebrated 30 years in business in...
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    It's About Time! Ethel's Snack Shack Returns to North Baton Rouge
    • 1 min
    LOCAL

    It's About Time! Ethel's Snack Shack Returns to North Baton Rouge

    According to a Facebook post, Ethel's Snack Shack located at 1553 Fairchild St, Baton Rouge, La. has been re-opened by Pastor Gloria...
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    13-Year-Old Entrepreneur Wins People's Choice Award During An International Pitch
    • 2 min
    BUSINESS

    13-Year-Old Entrepreneur Wins People's Choice Award During An International Pitch

    BATON ROUGE, La. — On the heels of winning an international People’s Choice Award for her aromatherapy pillow business, Condoleezza...
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