SLIDELL, La. - Amazon Logistics said it will build a new 140,000-square-foot delivery station at 1914 Town Center Parkway in Slidell. Expected to open in 2022, the facility will be the first of its kind in St. Tammany Parish and…
NEW ORLEANS – The Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority has selected River District Neighborhood Investors - led by Louis Lauricella - as its partner in the development of new dining, retail, housing and entertainment offerings on the…
NEW ORLEANS - The Athletic's Jeff Duncan reported Wednesday that Caesars Entertainment Inc. will sign a 20-year naming rights deal for the Superdome, which will no longer bear the Mercedes-Benz brand as of July 2021. A new name has not…
NEW ORLEANS - The Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences, due to open at the foot of Canal Street in May, is now hiring. A quick scan of the job postings online shows openings for servers, hosts, cooks, bartenders, reservations…
NEW ORLEANS – Hertz Investment Group announced it has opened Connect Hub Coworking at 400 Poydras Tower. The space is designed for solo workers and small- to medium-sized businesses. “Connect Hub Coworking at 400 Poydras Tower is here to serve…
NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority Board has approved a plan to redesign the metropolitan area's transit network to "improve the frequency, reliability and regional connectivity of bus and streetcar service," according a press release. The New…
NEW ORLEANS - When live events shut down a year ago, performers and venues weren’t the only economic casualties. The production companies that provide audio equipment, lighting, video and other elements for concerts, festivals and meetings also have been hibernating…
NEW ORLEANS - Three veterans of Lowe, Stein, Hoffman, Allweiss & Hauver LLP have joined forces to launch a new practice, HNK Family Law. Jeffrey M. Hoffman, Kim Ngan Nguyen and Gordon J. Kuehl started HNK to “continue the success…
NEW ORLEANS - Stimulus payments began arriving in many New Orleanians’ checking accounts this week as a result of the recently passed American Rescue Plan Act. The $1.9 trillion law is intended to provide far-reaching relief from the economic and…
AUSTIN - New Orleans-based developer HRI Properties and private investment firm Rockbridge have partnered to build the new Hilton Garden Inn Austin University Capitol District, expected to debut this summer. “We have created a hotel that captures the vibrant energy…
NEW ORLEANS – The Idea Village has announced the return of its live, high-stakes pitch competition, IDEApitch, and the three emerging startups selected as finalists to compete for a $50,000 investment prize. The three competitors are: Something Borrowed Blooms -…
NEW ORLEANS — Steppin' Out will celebrate 35 years of covering the New Orleans restaurant, arts and entertainment scenes with a special episode airing at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 18 on WYES-TV. Created and hosted by Peggy Scott Laborde, the show…
NEW ORLEANS - Founded in 1895, the Venice Biennale is a prestigious annual exhibit that showcases the work of artists, architects, universities and thought leaders from around the world. The 2021 edition of the…
NEW ORLEANS - A development team featuring former Saints quarterback Drew Brees and current Saints lineback Demario Davis is among the finalists selected by New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell’s administration to potentially redevelop the former Six Flags site in New…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – One obstacle to Amtrak restoring passenger service along the Gulf Coast is working out the details with the freight rail companies that own the track. This week, Amtrak said it initiated a process before the U.S. Surface…
NEW ORLEANS – Delgado Community College has been recognized as one of the nation’s Top 50 community colleges by the higher education research firm Intelligent.com. The rankings are published online to serve as a resource for potential students and their…
NEW ORLEANS – Entergy, the utility company serving New Orleans, has been in the news for the wrong reasons lately. Utility regulators recently filed a federal complaint seeking more than $1 billion in customers refunds after, the complaint says, Entergy…
NEW ORLEANS - A new report from the Gulf South Index reveals that only 51% of survey respondents said they are willing to get the COVID-19 vaccine. That reluctance means more work needs to be done to dispel myths and…
The "last mile" has always been the most expensive and complicated part of the journey for any product making its way to your home or office. Companies ranging from Amazon to local mom and pops are competing to come up…
NEW ORLEANS - Lots of positive stories this week. Here, from staff and wire reports, are the highlights: Big Deal Gov. John Bel Edwards has announced that International-Matex Tank Terminals, a provider of bulk liquids handling and storage, will retain…
NEW ORLEANS - In a tourism status report released this week, New Orleans & Company President and CEO Stephen Perry said "things are looking up" for the industry. Perry praised the recently passed American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, with…
NEW ORLEANS — Saints running back Alvin Kamara will celebrate the grand opening of his new juice bar, called the Big Squeezy, from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, March 12 at 303 St. Charles Ave. “I’m so excited…
NEW ORLEANS - Hogs for the Cause is scheduled to take place June 4-5 at the Plaquemines Parish Government Facility in Belle Chasse. The Friday lineup includes Robert Randolph and the Family Band featuring the Soul Rebels and Brandon 'Taz' Niederauer,…
BATON ROUGE - Moxey, a digital community currency and payment system accepted by more than 3,500 businesses in Louisiana, said it has been selected by crowdfunding service WeFunder to raise money on its platform. “Today is an exciting day for…
NEW ORLEANS — The City of New Orleans has announced the implementation of "modified phase three" restrictions in response to encouraging data on the COVID-19 pandemic. The new rules go into effect at 6 a.m. on Friday, March 12. "We…
NEW ORLEANS - Dixie Beer officially changed its name to the Faubourg Brewing Company last year - and the new branding is about to make its debut. Jim Birch, the brewery's general manager, said the tap handles at Dixie's year-old,…
NEW ORLEANS — Tickets are now on sale for Wanderfest, an outdoor travel festival for women scheduled to take place March 12 and 13, 2022 in New Orleans. Organizers hope that hundreds of travel lovers from around the world will…
NEW ORLEANS – The food delivery app Waitr is expanding its delivery service to Chalmette - and will mark the occasion by offering free delivery for a limited time to customers in that area. Waitr recently began offering alcohol delivery,…
NEW ORLEANS - The Louisiana oil and gas and petrochemical industries had to play defense this week. First, Attorney General Jeff Landry announced plans to publicly authorize a $100 million settlement with oil and gas company Freeport McMoRan Inc. A…
GENEVA – United Nations human rights experts have raised concerns about further industrialization of the corridor along the Mississippi River between New Orleans and Baton Rouge. "This form of environmental racism poses serious and disproportionate threats to the enjoyment of…
