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Three entrepreneurs will compete Nov. 16 in Slidell

STartUP Northshore has announced the three finalists selected to compete in the Fall 2026 series of THE LAUNCHPAD on Nov. 16, a live startup pitch competition showcasing promising early-stage entrepreneurs from across the northshore. The competition will take place in the Slidell Municipal Auditorium before a live audience and a...

Slidell, LA · 1d
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Owner of Camellia Brand Beans has Covington home with farm animals, casual hosting space

As the fourth-generation owner of Louisiana staple Camellia Brand Beans, Vince Hayward wanted to convince his would-be bride from Pennsylvania to move to Covington, where he owned land. In order to make it worth her while, he needed chickens. “That’s exactly what I told him,” said Carole Fisher, a native...

Covington, LA · 3d
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This Mississippi Butcher Shop Cuts Steaks To Order And Stocks Deer Sausage From Mild To Jalapeno Jack

We only stopped because the kids were hungry and the cooler at home was nearly empty. A small butcher shop in south Mississippi turned that quick errand into the best grocery run of the trip. The steaks were cut right in front of us, and the deer sausage case had...

Picayune, MS · 5d
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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 · 6d

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Sources: Post office purchase could advance Benson’s Downtown entertainment plans

The owner of the New Orleans Saints and Pelicans has had preliminary talks with the United States Postal Service leadership about purchasing the main post office on Loyola Avenue in downtown New Orleans, sources confirmed. Sources said this effort is part of Gayle Benson’s vision to transform the area around...

New Orleans, LA · 16h

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OnPath Federal Credit Union announces new corporate headquarters in St. Tammany Parish

MANDEVILLE --- OnPath Federal Credit Union has announced plans to establish its corporate headquarters in Mandeville, representing a significant investment in St. Tammany and another step in the growth of the Louisiana-based financial institution. “OnPath has been proud to serve the people of Louisiana since 1961, and our continued growth...

Mandeville, LA · 2d

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New Orleans List Prices Fall Sharply as Inventory Holds Nearly Flat

New Orleans list prices fell, making an already affordable market more inviting for buyers ready to move.

New Orleans, LA · 17h

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Imminent Federal THC Ban Threatens Local Businesses

NEW ORLEANS — After being named Greater New Orleans’ fastest-growing company earlier this year and recently selling its 20 millionth can, Crescent Canna faces a federal restriction that could make its popular Crescent 9 THC Seltzer illegal to sell beginning Dec. 11. The New Orleans-based beverage manufacturer has already laid off approximately 20 employees as the deadline approaches, threatening the future of a business that has expanded into more than 8,500 retail locations across 20 states.

New Orleans, LA · 21h

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NORD set to bring in less revenue this year, officials say

The New Orleans Recreation and Development Commission so far this year has raised $273,000 in self-generated funds, less than half the amount raised by this point in past years and another issue its new CEO must contend with when she starts this winter. A drop in athletic registration fees, food...

New Orleans, LA · 22h

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Family Tradition: How Adler Heritage will carry on the legacy of the Adler’s brand

“Adler’s has been a part of my family and part of New Orleans for more than 125 years,” Tiffany Adler says of the historic fine jewelry and luxury gift shop. “When the retail chapter of the business came to an end, I didn’t want all of that history, the archives, the stories and the traditions, to simply disappear.”

New Orleans, LA · 7d

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Over $138K Misappropriated from Marrero, LA, Fire Company: Audit

A state audit published recently revealed that over $138,000 was misappropriated from a volunteer fire company on the West Bank over the course of five years, resulting in the termination of an employee. The audit, which covered finances from 2024 and 2025, said that the Marrero-Estelle Volunteer Fire Company No....

Marrero, LA · 1d

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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 · 2d

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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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These 7 shopping centers started Louisiana's suburban mall era. In 2026 only some of them are still enclosed malls.

Ground was broken for Shreve City Shopping Center in Shreveport, Louisiana, in November 1958, and the center held its first opening in June 1959. It was suburban shopping of the postwar kind: a large cluster of stores on Shreveport-Barksdale Highway, laid out for people who arrived by car. Shreve City kept building after it opened.

Shreveport, LA · 12h

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3 New Orleans Kitchens Where the Growers Decide What Gets Cooked

Most restaurants say they source locally. A smaller number let the harvest actually dictate what goes on the menu that week, which means the kitchen gives up some control over its own plan. Herbsaint - Central Business District The flagship of Donald Link's restaurant group at 701 St. Charles Avenue publishes a page listing the […]

New Orleans, LA · 20h

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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...

New Orleans, LA · 3d

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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 · 3d

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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 · 1d

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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.

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