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Building Louisiana’s Maritime Workforce

Louisiana ranks first in the nation in economic impact from America’s maritime industry. Approximately 54,000 jobs are directly tied to the industry, while roughly one in five jobs in the state is connected in some way to the maritime economy. The state also ranks third nationally in shipbuilding, an...

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RED Group Acquired by Private Equity Firm

METAIRIE, La. — RED Group, a Metairie-based industrial automation and engineering firm, has been acquired by Charlotte-based Falfurrias Capital Partners in a transaction aimed at expanding the company’s technical capabilities, geographic reach and presence in growing industrial markets. The acquisition, which closed Oct. 19, is part of a...

Metairie, LA · 10d
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Cleanup efforts underway following oil well leak in Des Allemands, parish officials say

Oil removal efforts are underway almost a week after an oil well leak occurred south of Des Allemands, Lafourche Parish President Mitch Orgeron said.

Lafourche Parish, LA · 10d

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New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center Promotes Gina Locatto to Assistant Director of Sales

NEW ORLEANS – The New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center (NOENMCC) has announced the promotion of Gina Locatto to Assistant Director of Sales. Locatto joined the Convention Center in 2004 and most recently served as senior national sales manager. She brings more than 22 years of experience in sales, special events, production services and executive administration to her new role.

New Orleans, LA · 10d
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This Enormous Louisiana Market Spans Six Blocks And Welcomes Shoppers All Year

Six full city blocks. That’s how much ground one Louisiana market covers, and it opens its doors every single day of the year, holidays included. The story behind it reaches back further than the city itself. Native Americans traded goods on this riverside spot long before European settlers arrived. I can’t imagine a better place to shop with that much history under your feet.

New Orleans, LA · 12d

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St. Charles Parish Pulls Vote on Luling Rezoning as Data Center Fears Swirl

Judge Edward Dufresne Pkwy — Approximate Parkway Extension Route. A vote on rezoning nearly 1,000 acres of Luling farmland got yanked from the St. Charles Parish Council agenda just hours before Monday's meeting, leaving residents who packed in to object still waiting for answers. The parcel, owned by Esperanza Land LLC, fronts River Road and stretches back to Louisiana Highway 3127, and the company has asked the parish to reclassify it as M1 or M2 industrial land.

Luling, LA · 12d

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Louisiana oil well release prompts multiagency response in Lafourche Parish

Unified Command officials are working to address a crude oil spill in an unnamed oilfield canal off Bayou Des Allemands in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana, 85 miles south of Baton Rouge, with containment measures in place and no reported injuries or wildlife impacts. The Unified Command includes representatives from the U.S....

Lafourche Parish, LA · 12d

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This Spooky Louisiana Shop Is Full Of Halloween Charm And Curious Treasures

A full-sized taxidermy goat shares shelf space with bones you can see through. That alone made me stop scrolling. The shop’s motto says every day is Halloween, and it means it. Wet specimens float in jars. Articulated skeletons pose near Victorian keepsakes and vintage medical devices. Handmade rubber masks...

New Orleans, LA · 10d

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Host makes $50M capital investment in Avondale Global Gateway

T. Parker Host reports that it is making a $50 million capital investment in Avondale Global Gateway, expanding the infrastructure and capacity needed to support growing customer demand and position the Mississippi River industrial campus for its next phase of development. The investment will add significant new rail, warehouse and...

Avondale, LA · 11d

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Unitech Adds Electrical Training in New Orleans

NEW ORLEANS — Unitech Training Academy is expanding its career training opportunities in New Orleans with the addition of its Electrical program, giving area residents a new pathway to develop hands-on skills and prepare for careers in the skilled trades. The addition follows the campus’s relocation in June to...

New Orleans, LA · 10d

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Jones Walker Adds 13 Associates Across Multiple Offices

NEW ORLEANS — Jones Walker LLP, one of the 140 largest law firms in the United States, has added 13 associates across its offices in Louisiana and other states, expanding its legal teams in corporate law, litigation, maritime law and tax law. The firm serves local, regional, national and international businesses, including major corporations, financial institutions and insurers.

New Orleans, LA · 11d

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Hollywood Trucks Technology Named TIME Best Invention

NEW ORLEANS — New Orleans-based Hollywood Trucks Technologies LLC, a subsidiary of Autonomous Mobile Power Inc. (AMP), announced that its ECOLUXE solar-powered production trailer technology has been selected for TIME’s Best Inventions of 2026 in the Entertainment category. The recognition acknowledges the company’s development of off-grid production trailers that integrate solar generation, battery storage and onboard electrical systems to support film and television production operations.

New Orleans, LA · 11d

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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 · 11d

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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 · 13d

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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 · 12d

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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 · 14d

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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 · 12d

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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 · 14d

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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 · 12d

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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 · 14d