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Forget Florida, This New Orleans Suburb Is A Southern Retirement Gem With Lake Views, Shops, And Eats

Although Florida has long reigned as the top retirement state in the nation, rising costs of living and overpopulation have retirees looking elsewhere to settle down in their golden years. Louisiana is an attractive choice for those seeking a lower cost of living, and the state is full of areas that are bursting with charm. According to U.S. News & World Report, one of the best places to retire in the Pelican State is Metairie, a city with a vibrant community and oodles of natural beauty.

Metairie, LA · 10-10

Realtor.com News & Insights

N.O. Smoke Shops Face 1,000-Ft Separation Rule and 500-Ft Buffers Under Proposed Zoning Overhaul

New Orleans would reclassify cannabis, smoke and tobacco shops with 1,000-ft separation, 500-ft buffers and bans in residential zones.

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Jefferson Parish, LA · 27d

JEDCO Unveils Churchill Innovation & Research Campus

AVONDALE, La. — The Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission (JEDCO) has unveiled the Churchill Innovation & Research Campus (CIRC), a new identity for one of Greater New Orleans’ largest remaining greenfield development opportunities. Spanning approximately 480 acres on the West Bank of Jefferson Parish, CIRC offers flexible opportunities...

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Massive power needs of Meta data center in Richland Parish are ‘absurd,’ opponents say

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Entergy New Orleans customers withering under blistering temperatures in June 2022 set a single-day record by consuming 1,160 megawatts of power from the utility. Meta’s data center under construction in Richland Parish is estimated to consume roughly four times that amount of electricity on a continual...

New Orleans, LA · 28d

lailluminator.com

SpaceX admits 30 launches a day will block local access to Pecan Island

PECAN ISLAND — At the front of a dimly lit cafeteria, a half-dozen SpaceX high-level managers sat before a photo of a rocket. Facing them sat the residents of Pecan Island — fishers and hunters, many of whom could trace their family’s presence here back generations. Mark...

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Entergy Louisiana CEO Accidentally Reveals Meta AI Data Center Peak Power Demand

You’re listening to Red River Radio News. Good morning, I’m Jeff Ferrell. ********. A crucial piece of information about the large Meta data center in Richland Parish was accidentally revealed by the CEO of utility company Entergy. As Coastal reporter Michael McEwen shares, ratepayer advocates have fought in...

Louisiana · 10-12

NOLA.com

Industrial real estate in south Louisiana is hot, while other sectors are more sluggish

Louisiana’s industrial construction boom is fueling demand for warehouse space across the region, including the Greater New Orleans area — a welcome trend in an otherwise lackluster real estate market that is showing signs of improvement in some sectors and battling ongoing challenges in others. Megaprojects like new...

New Orleans, LA · 27d

hoodline.com

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Mid-City's Burnt Canoe Studio Buys $1.6M Building for 35-Studio Second Campus

Burnt Canoe Studio is doubling down on New Orleans artists and makers, expanding from its original Mid-City campus to a second location a few blocks away at 739 S. Clark St. Founders Otway and Hannah Denny bought the 18,000-square-foot building for $1.6 million and are racing to finish renovations in time for an open house planned for early November.

New Orleans, LA · 27d

WGNO

2,000 pumpkins to pick at this Madisonville patch

Are you ready to pick your pumpkin?

Madisonville, LA · 27d

cstoredecisions.com

Marathon Refinery Marks 32 Years with Safety Distinction

The refinery has held the highest safety recognition since 1994. Marathon Petroleum’s Garyville refinery in Louisiana has once again been re-certified as a Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP) Star site by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), continuing a designation Garyville has held since 1994. Garyville’s history with VPP...

Garyville, LA · 28d

travelmag.com

We Ranked The 10 Best Farmer And Produce Markets In Louisiana And Here Are The Results

A farmers market can wreck a perfectly sensible dinner plan in the best way. You arrive for tomatoes, then fresh bread, local honey, herbs, and something baked quietly turn one bag into three. Across Louisiana, these markets bring growers, bakers, makers, and neighbors together, giving small farms a direct way...

Louisiana · 29d

theadvocate.com

A company ran New Orleans property sales for years. Now it owes millions and faces FBI scrutiny.

A New Orleans-area company that handles online property auctions owes millions in court judgments stemming from allegations that it bilked local governments, investors and buyers across the country. The firm, CivicSource, has sold tax-delinquent properties on behalf of local governments across Louisiana — and other states — for years, running...

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HNOC Welcomes 2 to Board of Directors

NEW ORLEANS — The Historic New Orleans Collection (HNOC) has welcomed Tracie Haydel Griffin and Shelby Russ to its Board of Directors. According to the HNOC, these appointments strengthen HNOC’s commitment to preserving, interpreting and sharing the complex history and culture of New Orleans and the Gulf South while bringing additional expertise to the institution’s leadership.

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Entergy: Meta to require 4,500 MW of near-constant electricity

Entergy Louisiana CEO Phillip May revealed that Meta’s planned Richland Parish data center is expected to require 4,500 megawatts of electricity, nearly four times the peak demand of New Orleans, with usage expected to remain near that level almost continuously. The disclosure came as May defended billions of dollars...

New Orleans, LA · 28d

The Call Of

This 1891 St. Charles Avenue Mansion Runs Like a Friend's House With a Pool

Henri Picard, a grocer from France, built his family home at 4125 St. Charles Avenue in 1891, and The Chloe now runs it as a 14-room hotel meant to feel like the family never left. Picard made his mark on the avenue beyond his own house. He was a major benefactor of Touro Synagogue and […]

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SRSA Sells Bourbon Street Property in Less Than 60 Days

NEW ORLEANS – SRSA Commercial Real Estate recently completed the investment sale of 201 Bourbon Street in the French Quarter to Lata Family Investments, LLC, closing within weeks of the property being listed. Barry Spizer of SRSA represented the seller, The Arlene and Joseph Meraux Charitable Foundation, in the...

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NOBIC Names Six Finalists for 2026 BioChallenge

NEW ORLEANS – The New Orleans BioInnovation Center (NOBIC) has selected six finalists for its 2026 BioChallenge pitch competition, showcasing companies developing new approaches to neurological diseases, hearing challenges and early detection of infections that can affect brain health. The annual event will take place Thursday, Oct. 29, at NOBIC, bringing together biotechnology entrepreneurs, investors, economic developers, researchers and industry leaders.

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Nerdy Digest

Buffalo and Pittsburgh Lead House-Flipping Returns as Texas Slumps

House flippers are cashing in big in one Upstate NY metro – while Texas gets burned – Image for illustrative purposes only (Image credits: nvmwebsites-budwg5g9avh3epea.z03.azurefd.net) Home prices remain elevated and buyer caution persists across much of the country, yet a handful of markets continue to deliver strong results for investors who buy and quickly resell ... Read more

Pittsburgh, PA · 29d

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Avelo Airlines Adds New Orleans-Dallas Nonstop Service

NEW ORLEANS – Avelo Airlines announced that it will begin new nonstop service between Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and McKinney National Airport (DTX), located in the Dallas metropolitan area. Beginning Thursday, Dec. 17, 2026, Avelo will operate nonstop flights between MSY and DTX on Thursdays and...