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Gordon Arata Adds 2 Associates

NEW ORLEANS — Gordon Arata has announced the addition of Zak Barhoush and Isabella “Bella” Meystedt as associates in its New Orleans office. Both support attorneys across the firm on litigation and transactional matters as Gordon Arata continues to grow its team to meet client needs across Louisiana, Texas and the Gulf South.

New Orleans, LA · 9d
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2 New Orleans chefs featured in emotional CBS segment on struggling restaurant industry

Two prominent New Orleans chefs described their struggles to stay afloat amid rising costs in an emotional CBS Evening News segment investigating the closure of thousands of restaurants nationwide. The segment, published online this weekend, in part follows chef Eric Cook’s final shift at Gris Gris before the upscale Southern...

New Orleans, LA · 11d
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Reba McEntire to Headline New Orleans Real Estate Conference Next Week

Reba McEntire is set to headline one of the real estate industry's biggest annual gatherings, with the Grammy Award-winning singer, actor and businesswoman scheduled to appear at NAR NXT in New Orleans next Saturday. The conference, organized by the National Association of Realtors, is expected to draw more than 10,000 real estate professionals from around the world.

New Orleans, LA · 10d
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Crescent City Flea’s curated market bridges luxury, budget-friendly styles

A $250 vintage Burberry trench hung just feet from $10 mystery bins as shoppers sifted through slip dresses, band tees and Levi’s denim. That range, from investment pieces to bargain options, is a staple of the Crescent City Flea. Organizer Courtney Bower, founder of Opus Events, which includes Magic...

New Orleans, LA · 12d
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New Orleans weighs property tax hike to save city services

The City Council will vote next week on whether to raise property taxes to help save services threatened by the city's budget crisis. Why it matters: Without additional money, New Orleans could lay off sanitation workers, close a large homeless shelter and cut Mardi Gras cleanup. The big picture: The...

New Orleans, LA · 10d

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Concert promoter opens second office; health networks name new CEOs

South Louisiana businesses and nonprofit groups recently announced the following promotions, new hires and resignations. Jomel Whittington, president of the Avala Physician Network, was promoted to CEO of Avala, a Covington-based health network and hospital, following the retirement of longtime chief Bill Hankins. Whittington previously worked as operations director at DISC of Louisiana, where he helped develop the spine surgery clinic.

New Orleans, LA · 12d

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Red River Bank expands market presence with new location on the northshore

Red River Bank is aiming to grow its market presence on the northshore with a new full-service branch in Slidell, the bank’s second location in the parish. The Slidell branch, which will open in early 2027, will allow Red River to meet demand from its growing customer base in St. Tammany Parish, CEO and President Blake Chatelain said.

Slidell, LA · 10d

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Artists, businesses are all in for Westwego’s historic street revival: 'I think it's a good bet'

On any given weekend, Westwego visitors and residents can grab a coffee and meander through art galleries, or take a walking history tour. They may stroll along the levee, sit down for a barbecue dinner, then catch a play at the theater. They might find a festival at the Westwego Fisheries & Farmers market, or they could work on a Mardi Gras throw at a craft shop.

Westwego, LA · 12d

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Crews continue containment efforts after crude oil release near Bayou Des Allemands

A crude oil release in an unnamed oilfield canal off Bayou Des Allemands in Lafourche Parish is estimated to have totaled 150 barrels, or approximately 6,300 gallons, as response crews continue containment and well-control operations. The Unified Command, consisting of federal, state, local and company officials, provided the latest update...

Lafourche Parish, LA · 11d

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ACG Louisiana Expands DealSource at Taste of New Orleans

NEW ORLEANS — Private equity firms, investment bankers and other mergers and acquisitions professionals gathered in New Orleans Oct. 15 for an expanded dealmaking program at Taste of New Orleans, an annual event organized by the Louisiana chapter of the Association for Corporate Growth (ACG) to strengthen connections between Louisiana businesses and investors across the Gulf South.

New Orleans, LA · 11d

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New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center Chief Administrative Officer Alita Caparotta Named to CityBusiness Power 50 List

NEW ORLEANS – New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center Chief Administrative Officer Alita Caparotta has been named to the 2026 New Orleans CityBusiness Power 50 list, which recognizes 50 of the region’s most influential business leaders for their leadership, accomplishments and contributions to the Greater New Orleans business community.

New Orleans, LA · 14d

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New Orleans performance artist opens a fabric shop for fellow creatives

In New Orleans, costumes are part of life year-round, from Mardi Gras and neighborhood parades to theater productions and festivals. But finding the right fabric and supplies can mean traveling outside the city or ordering online. A new shop on St. Claude Avenue in the Marigny hopes to give local artists and makers another option.

New Orleans, LA · 11d

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Red River Bank Buys Slidell Property, Plans First Slidell Banking Center by Early 2027

Red River Bank has bought a former credit union building at 2175 Gause Boulevard E. in Slidell, laying the groundwork for its first full-service banking center in the city. The purchase closed Thursday, October 22, and the Alexandria-based bank says it expects to open the new location in the first quarter of 2027, pending regulatory approvals.

Slidell, LA · 13d

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Letters: Newspaper is a cheerleader for destructive industries

My family has a century-plus relationship with the historic New Orleans newspapers that are now The Advocate and The Times-Picayune. It pains me, but I have dropped my subscription. My father had appendicitis during World War II. One of my favorite stories was his tale of coming to after the...

New Orleans, LA · 11d

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iniBuilds heads to the Big Easy with New Orleans (KMSY) for MSFS 2024

After a year of giant American hubs, iniBuilds is taking a detour south. The UK developer has officially announced Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (KMSY) for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, which the team says it is “releasing soon.”. It’s a change of pace for the studio’s US lineup....

New Orleans, LA · 14d

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Concert promoter opens second office; health networks name new CEOs

South Louisiana businesses and nonprofit groups recently announced the following promotions, new hires and resignations. Eric Morvant has been hired by Jones Walker as special counsel in its Baton Rouge office, returning to the firm after working as public affairs manager for Entergy Louisiana. Before joining the utility, Morvant represented clients in commercial, energy, environmental and regulatory disputes in Jones Walker's litigation practice group.

Louisiana · 12d

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Venture Global Plans $17.2B Off-Grid AI Power Buildout in South Louisiana

Venture Global has entered frame agreements with GE Vernova and Baker Hughes for up to 16 power-island units, each rated at 720 megawatts, as the Louisiana LNG exporter lays the groundwork for a planned computing network to serve artificial intelligence data centers. The company says it expects to place a purchase order for its first power island by the end of 2026, with deliveries under the agreements scheduled through no later than 2034.

Louisiana · 15d

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NOMAR Unveils Renovated Mandeville Office

MANDEVILLE, La. — The New Orleans Metropolitan Association of REALTORS (NOMAR) held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Oct. 20 with the St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce and REALTOR members to celebrate the opening of its newly renovated Mandeville office. NOMAR Board President Donna Chandler, Board President-Elect Rick Roberts and CEO Ginger...

Mandeville, LA · 14d

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Tecovas Opens on Magazine Street

Hotly-anticipated Western wear boutique Tecovas opened on Magazine Street (3901 Magazine St.) with a three-day grand opening party featuring live music, custom chainstitching, and more. Shoppers poured into the store to peruse the array of boots, shirts, belts, buckles, and wallets, ushering in a new era of Western flair in NOLA couture. Most of them availed themselves of the complimentary beverages Tecovas stores are known for.

New Orleans, LA · 13d

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Oil leak near Des Allemands contained, but leak continues at source well

Des Allemands, LA · 13d