The entertainment and media world faced a tough year in 2025. Job cuts were widespread, affecting film, TV, streaming, and news sectors. The numbers were staggering, with around 17, 000 jobs lost, marking an 18% increase from the previous year.

News divisions weren't spared either. By November 2025

Hollywood's Job Crisis: A Look at the Numbers

Wax Road in Central has been under construction for over a year, and local businesses are feeling the pinch. Caitlin Coburn, a hairdresser at a salon on Wax Road, has seen her weekly haircuts drop from 70-100 to just 30. She blames the heavy traffic and delays caused by the ongoing construction.

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Wax Road: Construction Chaos Hits Local Shops

The Plank Road sidewalk in Baton Rouge has been a persistent issue for years.  It is a problem that has left a business owner frustrated and concerned for his neighbor's safety.  The sidewalk has been a hazard for several years.  Brian Ford, a local business owner, has been trying to get it fixed.  

Hollywood's Job Crisis: A Look at the Numbers

Wax Road: Construction Chaos Hits Local Shops

The Plank Road Sidewalk Problem