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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.

New Orleans, LA · 10-10

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WWL-AMFM

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New Orleans poised to add thousands of jobs, mayor says

New Orleans Mayor Helena Moreno says the city is forecast to add thousands of jobs by next summer.The mayor says a lot of new businesses have been opening up."Business permits in the city of New Orleans: we have issued as many business permits so far this year as we did in all of 2024 and 2025 combined," Moreno said.

New Orleans, LA · 29d

NOLA.com

Nearly 2,500 people lost power in Mid-City, according to Entergy outage maps

Nearly 2,500 Mid-City homes temporarily lost power on Thursday afternoon, according to Entergy New Orleans. At the height of the outage around 3:13 p.m., Entergy reported that 2,498 people were in the dark. Power was restored at 3:45 p.m., an Entergy spokesperson said. "Entergy New Orleans is aware of an...

New Orleans, LA · 26d

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wgno.com

2,000 pumpkins to pick at this Madisonville patch

MADISONVILLE, La. (WGNO) — Are you ready to pick your pumpkin?. WGNO Good Morning New Orleans features reporter Bill Wood takes you to Madisonville. At North Cross Methodist Church at 311 Highway 21, a pumpkin patch is growing for the picking. Senior Pastor Rev. John Chetta takes you on...

Madisonville, LA · 26d

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theadvocate.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

NOLA.com

New Orleans council faces tough choice: Raise taxes, or cut services

This fall, the New Orleans City Council faces a dilemma: They can either raise property taxes, and weather public blowback. Or, they can keep the status quo and lose $77 million in vital city programs and services — a move that will also likely cause public pain. Three weeks...

New Orleans, LA · 27d

islands.com

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

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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.

New Orleans, LA · 28d

bizneworleans.com

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...

Jefferson Parish, LA · 26d

fox8live.com

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...

New Orleans, LA · 29d

redriverradio.org

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 · 29d

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

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

partner publisher · 75.6K followers

2,000 pumpkins to pick at this Madisonville patch

Are you ready to pick your pumpkin?

Madisonville, LA · 26d

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...

New Orleans, LA · 10-12

bizneworleans.com

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.

New Orleans, LA · 29d

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