NEW ORLEANS - A new report from the Gulf South Index, produced by The Ehrhardt Group and Causeway Solutions, says that consumer confidence in traditional institutions such as government and media are being replaced with a newfound trust in businesses…
NEW ORLEANS - The Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport announced the election of two of its executives into leadership roles among the Airports Council International – North America organization, the trade association representing commercial service airports in the United…
RESERVE, La. - InfraGard Louisiana President and Port of South Louisiana Safety Risk Agency Manager Lester Millet III was recently awarded the 2020 Government Technology & Services Coalition Homeland Security Today Citizen of Mission Award. The award goes to an…
NEW ORLEANS – Entergy Corporation has announced the appointment of Bill Abler as vice president of investor relations, effective March 26. In this role, Abler will be responsible for communicating Entergy’s vision and mission of creating long-term sustainable value to…
NEW ORLEANS - Tulane University researchers say they have developed a highly sensitive blood test that can detect COVID-19 in rare cases when infections were missed by nasal swab PCR tests. The research results were published in The Journal of…
MANDEVILLE, La. - When Mandeville inventors Nita Gassen and Judy Schott pitched their bed sheet fastener, the Better Bedder, to the panel of investors on ABC’s business reality show Shark Tank last week, three of the "sharks" attempted to outbid…
NEW ORLEANS – O’Connor Capital Partners announced that Nail Bar NOLA has opened in a 2,319 square foot space on the second level of the Canal Place shopping center. “The addition of Nail Bar NOLA to our collection enhances the…
NEW ORLEANS – Ochsner Health and Delgado Community College have announced a new partnership to train the next generation of nurses and allied health professionals in Louisiana. The Ochsner Delgado School of Nursing and Allied Health hopes to meet critical…
GRAND ISLE, La. – The Louisiana Iris Conservation Initiative planted over 500 Louisiana Irises on the Nature Conservancy’s Lafitte Woods Preserve nature trail. The LICI organized the iris restoration project with the Grand Isle Nature Conservancy, the Grand Isle Garden…
NEW ORLEANS – Since early January, DePaul Community Health Centers has administered 5,691 COVID-19 vaccines at its New Orleans East health center, which serves as the organization's primary vaccination site, and at its Carrollton health center. DCHC is administering both…
NEW ORLEANS - Here, from staff and wire reports, are the week’s top stories: City Eases Virus Restrictions The City of New Orleans announced that new COVID-19 guidelines went into effect on Friday, Feb. 26. The new rules increase gathering…
NEW ORLEANS – Bernhard - an engineering, mechanical and electrical contractor - has announced that James Skrmetta has been hired as its external marketing manager. He will be based in Bernhard's corporate headquarters in Metairie. Skrmetta will be responsible for…
NEW ORLEANS – Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann has announced that firm Member Heather Lonian will take on a new role as the firm’s chief diversity officer. In addition to her litigation practice, Lonian will provide strategic leadership to the firm’s…
NEW ORLEANS — The Royal Sonesta New Orleans has hired Kristin Crawford as its director of sales and marketing. Crawford has nearly two decades of experience in hospitality sales, event planning and client relations. Throughout her career, Crawford has been…
HARVEY, La. - In partnership with the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and United Way of Southeast Louisiana, Jefferson Parish Schools continues to offer free in-person computer skills workshops for parents. Classes will be offered in both English and Spanish and…
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A Louisiana man used his position overseeing subcontracts for the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve to help steer $15 million in government work to a business in which he had a financial interest, federal prosecutors charged Thursday.…
LAFAYETTE, La. - Rebecca Taylor, sales manager for Acadiana Profile and Louisiana Life magazines, is the winner of the 2020 Connection Career Achievement Award The Connections Career Achievement Award is an honor presented to women in the Acadiana area who represent…
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA) has announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency is awarding more than $10 million in federal funds to elevate properties to prevent flood damage in New Orleans and Erath, La. “Louisiana families should…
ARABI, La. – Terry Tahal has been named the refinery manager at the Domino Sugar Chalmette Refinery, where he will be responsible for driving continuous improvement and operational excellence at the Arabi plant. Tahal has more than 20 years of…
NEW ORLEANS - Postlethwaite & Netterville Director Jim Koerber has written two chapters for The Comprehensive Guide to Economic Damages, published by Business Valuation Resources. He provides insight on the calculation of economic damages related to personal injury, wrongful death,…
NEW ORLEANS – Tickets are now on sale for the 2021 for the New Orleans Wine & Food Experience. Due to COVID-19 safety precautions, organizers have moved the event to June 9-13. “We are excited about our summer plans,” said…
NEW ORLEANS – Fidelity Bank has announced plans to open a new branch at The Rink Shopping Center on Prytania Street. Officials are targeting an opening date of August 2021. Fidelity, founded in 1908, said the newly-renovated 2,100-square-foot space will…
NEW ORLEANS — To celebrate one year until Mardi Gras Day 2022, Camellia Brand, TABASCO Brand Pepper Sauce, Cajun Country Rice and the New Orleans Culinary & Hospitality Institute (NOCHI) will be distributing complimentary red beans and rice starter kits…
METAIRIE - On the first "Vision & Voice" video of 2021, Jefferson Chamber President Todd Murphy talks with Stephen Blitz and Kathryn Pittman of accounting firm Postlethwaite & Netterville about the Payroll Protection Program and Employee Retention & Tax Credits…
KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa.- Morgan Properties announced that it has acquired, in partnership with Olayan America, a portfolio of 48 apartment communities and 14,414 units in 11 states for $1.75 billion. The deal includes the Villa Du Lac and Harborside…
METAIRIE - CEO and Chairman of Al Copeland Investments Al Copeland Jr. and Vitality Living CEO Chris Guay will provide a preview of what’s ahead for the conversion of Copeland Tower Suites into Copeland Tower Living at a groundbreaking ceremony…
NEW ORLEANS—Broussard’s Restaurant, one of the original "grande dame" dining establishments in the French Quarter, celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2020. Amid restrictions and closings, the restaurant could not unveil all of the special menus chef Jimi Setchim crafted for…
BATON ROUGE - The Greater Baton Rouge Business Report reports that the LSU Board of Supervisors has approved an agreement that splits an energy services contract for the Baton Rouge campus between two entities that have been competing for the deal:…
NEW ORLEANS – Entergy Corporation reported fourth quarter 2020 earnings per share of $1.93 on an as-reported basis and 71 cents on an adjusted basis (non-GAAP). For the full year, the company reported 2020 earnings per share of $6.90 on…
NEW ORLEANS – The 12th annual New Orleans Entrepreneur Week has announced a lineup of headline speakers "who will shed light and break down barriers" at a virtual event scheduled to happen March 22-26. The weeklong digital experience aims to…
