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After contentious meeting, French Market board replaces three longtime tenants with new shops

The French Market Corporation, which operates six blocks of city-owned land in the French Quarter, voted to replace three longtime tenants during a heated meeting Wednesday that followed months of controversy around the corporation’s new leasing process. Members of French Market Corporation’s board cast their votes after hearing final...

Louisiana Weekly

RTA board selects Justin Augustine III as CEO

(Veritenews.org) – Following a contentious, months-long search, the New Orleans Regional Transit Authority on Tuesday (Oct. 27) selected Justin Augustine to be the next CEO of the agency. The vote caps off a lengthy process to find a new leader for the agency following the resignation of former CEO...

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3 Louisiana companies featured on Forbes' America's Dream Employers

Forbes released its third-annual ranking of America's Dream Employers for 2027, and a few Louisiana companies made the list. Forbes partnered with market research firm Statista to survey over 10,000 college students and over 142,000 workers at companies employing at least 1,000 people. Responses were tallied and analyzed, with student participants asked which employers they considered to be dream employers and employees asked about their dream employers. Why these 3 Louisiana companies named on Forbes' list of America's Dream Employers for 2027 A total of 500 companies were featured on Forbes' ranking of America's Dream Employers , and three have headquarters in Louisiana. 1. Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System ranked 19th on Forbes' list of America's dream employers. With headquarters in Baton Rouge, this company is part of the healthcare and social services industry and the CEO is E.J. Kuiper. The company has 10,827 employees and it ranked 70th on Forbes' list of America's Best Employers for Healthcare Professionals for 2026. 2. LCMC Health LCMC Health came in 85th on Forbes' list of dream employers. The company is headquartered in New Orleans and is part of the healthcare and social services

Louisiana · 5d

alt923.com

French Quarter shop struggles to survive

Starling Magickal Occult Shop, a French Quarter business since 1995, is facing financial challenges after Decatur Street construction and other setbacks, leaving its owners uncertain about their future. As the shop is located on the 1000 block of Royal Street, the owners said they didn’t initially expect to be impacted...

New Orleans, LA · 1d

NOLA.com

French Quarter compound built in 1807 has courtyard, garage parking for $3.95 million

Brick and plaster archways, garage parking and a private courtyard make the home at 525 St. Louis St. a rare French Quarter gem. The French provincial compound has three separate living environments with seven bedrooms and eight bathrooms, listed for $3.95 million. Located just two blocks from Jackson Square, this...

Lodging

JLL Announces Sale of The Windsor Court

NEW YORK—JLL’s Hotels & Hospitality Group announced the successful sale of The Windsor Court, a 314-key luxury hotel in downtown New Orleans, Louisiana. JLL represented the seller, The Berger Company and Crow Family Holdings, in the transaction. GMB Properties, led by Gayle Benson, owner of the NFL’s New Orleans Saints and Pelicans, acquired the asset.

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SpaceX project in Louisiana raises questions as students prepare for aerospace jobs

Students at Nunez Community College in Chalmette are training for aerospace technology careers through a program that has been in place since 2018, as SpaceX prepares to bring thousands of jobs to Louisiana. “We’ve had this program since 2018 and have trained more than 300 students so far,” said Reggie...

Louisiana · 3d

WWL-AMFM

New Orleans property taxes going up

The New Orleans City Council uanimously agreed Thursday to a partial roll-forward of property tax millages.

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Bureau of Governmental Research report finds 37% of New Orleans properties tax exempt, offers solutions

The Bureau of Governmental Research is offering solutions for the City of New Orleans to bring in new revenue to some tax-exempt property owners to help pay for city infrastructure and services.

NOLA.com

Pastry chef departs Michelin-starred restaurant; Jones Walker adds attorneys

South Louisiana businesses and nonprofit groups recently announced the following promotions, new hires and resignations. Jen Giragos has been hired as pastry chef at Arnaud's Restaurant. Giragos previously served as head pastry chef at Doris Metropolitan, worked at Emeril Restaurant and owned and operated Wicked Queen Confections. Gina Locatto has...

New Orleans, LA · 1d

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Vacherie Couple Turns Laundry-Room Hat Hustle Into Swamp Authority Storefront

22140 LA 20, Suite D — Reported Storefront Where Peltiers Opened Business. A custom-hat business that started on a laundry-room table in Vacherie now has its own storefront on LA 20, stocked with apparel, outdoor gear and the kind of personalized headwear that put it on the map. Swamp Authority, owned by Ryan and Montana Peltier, recently celebrated its grand opening at 22140 LA 20, Suite D, marking the next chapter for a brand that began as Da Swamp Hat Co.

Vacherie, LA · 4d

NOLA.com

New Orleans property tax exemptions worth $300 million, BGR says. See the numbers.

New Orleans gives up $316 million annually due to tax breaks for select groups, one public policy watchdog said in a report that comes as City Hall is moving forward with tax increases to shore up its budget. Those property tax breaks – offered to developers, nonprofits, government agencies or...

NOLA.com

Tiny bookstore with ‘dark academia’ vibes opens Uptown, with vintage finds as cheap as $1

Andy Sipe moved a portion of his online secondhand eBay store, with thousands of used books, into a tiny shop on South Claiborne Avenue a little over a month ago. He said he wanted to meet customers face to face. “I’ve met some of my neighbors for the first time...

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3 Louisiana Companies Named Among Forbes' America's Dream Employers

Three Louisiana companies made Forbes' 2027 America's Dream Employers list, including one business ranked among the nation's top 20.

Louisiana · 5d

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Veolia Expands Operations Near Meta’s Hyperion

NEW ORLEANS — Veolia has expanded its wastewater treatment operations in Louisiana through new partnerships with the towns of Delhi and Sterlington, as major industrial investment and residential development increase demand for infrastructure across northern Louisiana. The expansion comes as Delhi experiences growth associated with Meta’s massive artificial intelligence...

Delhi, LA · 2d

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LaPlace under boil water advisory due to water leak

A boil water advisory is in effect for all of LaPlace due to a water leak. Residents may experience low water pressure for approximately 4-5 hours while crews work to repair the leak. Residents are advised to boil water for at least one full minute before using it for drinking,...

Laplace, LA · 17h

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OnPath Credit Union Ditches Metairie for 5.5-Acre Mandeville Headquarters

OnPath Credit Union is packing up its Metairie headquarters and heading across the lake, with plans to build a new corporate campus on 5.5 acres in Mandeville. The move is expected to bring roughly 143 employees to St. Tammany Parish, with room built in for future hiring, and OnPath is targeting completion by the first quarter of 2027.

Mandeville, LA · 3d

realestatenews.com

NAR CEO Nykia Wright: ‘We’ve got to hustle till it hurts’

At the National Association of Realtors' annual fall conference in New Orleans on Friday, Nykia Wright — who is celebrating her three-year anniversary as CEO — reflected on her time leading the trade association for a live recording of the Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered podcast. The wide-ranging interview,...

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Southern Sweets to bring Cajun culture and community to Mathews

Jamie Fitch has always wanted to give back to her community. Now, with her family's support, she is opening Southern Sweets, a Cajun-inspired ice cream shop in Mathews, La., on Nov. 7. As a girl, Fitch dreamed of operating a nonprofit. More recently, she has helped her husband, Morgan Fitch,...

Mathews, LA · 3d

NOLA.com

New Orleans council backs property tax hike: ‘This is probably the most difficult vote’

The New Orleans City Council on Thursday unanimously approved a property tax hike, a move that is expected to raise about $23 million while saving a handful of critical services and programs from the chopping block. The new revenue, primarily for the city’s general fund budget, will cover just a...