NEW ORLEANS - Here, from staff and wire reports, are the week’s top business stories: Louisiana lawmakers ended their historic veto session Wednesday after two days in which Republicans failed to overturn any of Gov. John Bel Edwards’ bill rejections,…
BATON ROUGE (AP) — New Orleans' iconic Superdome may soon bear the Caesars Entertainment name and logo, under a 20-year naming rights deal with the Saints that is nearing completion and won required legislative backing Thursday. Terms of the contract…
NEW ORLEANS – Zip NOLA, a swamp zipline experience, is now open at 301 Peavine Road in LaPlace. Featuring five ziplines constructed 60 feet above the Maurepas Swamp, Zip NOLA offers thrill-seeking visitors and nature lovers the chance to traverse…
HOOVER, Ala. (AP) — Count Nick Saban among those unable to predict the impact of the many recent changes in college athletics, including the ability for players to make money off their brand. “I almost feel that anything that I…
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The New Orleans Pelicans are negotiating with Suns assistant Willie Green about taking over as head coach, but no deal is in place and discussions could extend beyond the NBA Finals, a person familiar with the…
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Peyton Manning didn’t rule out a future role with the Denver Broncos given the ownership uncertainty surrounding one of the NFL’s iconic franchises. “I am as interested in what’s going to happen as anybody because I…
NEW ORLEANS - Here are the week's top business stories: The Port of New Orleans has issued a Request for Proposals for program management/program controls services for the development of its hoped-for Louisiana International Terminal (LIT) container facility in St.…
BATON ROUGE (AP) — Gov. John Bel Edwards on Thursday signed legislation creating the framework for Louisiana college athletes to earn money from endorsements and sponsorship agreements, as players on some campuses already have started inking such deals. The governor's…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – The new Starting Block: A Fielkow-Chase Youth Education Initiative is designed to build impactful relationships between multicultural and multifaith communities in Greater New Orleans. Through practical learning and career skills building, this program will service…
LEBANON, Tenn. (AP) — All-Pro running back Alvin Kamara has gone beyond being just a fan of NASCAR and sponsoring a car. He's now advising NASCAR on how to add more fans as its first “Growth and Engagement Advisor.” “I’m…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – To coincide with the 79th anniversary of the Battle of Midway and the upcoming 77th anniversary of D-Day, the National WWII Museum and Allstate Sugar Bowl Crescent City Classic are launching the second annual WWII…
BATON ROUGE (AP) — Louisiana should require athletic events held in a taxpayer-financed venue to start with the playing of the national anthem, lawmakers have agreed. A 34-1 vote of the Senate on Tuesday sent the measure to the governor's desk for…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation/R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl officials announced today the 21st R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl will kick off on Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021, at 9:15 p.m. ET/8:15 p.m. CT at the…
NEW ORLEANS - Sweetens Cove bourbon is beginning to be distributed in New Orleans. Brothers Peyton and Cooper Manning are partial owners of the new boutique spirit, which sells for $200 a bottle and debuted last year to accolades from…
NEW ORLEANS – Officials from the Allstate Sugar Bowl Crescent City Classic and YMCA of Greater New Orleans announced they will combine the CCC Fall Classic and YMCA Corporate Cup races to create the new “Allstate Sugar Bowl Corporate Classic.”…
NEW ORLEANS – Now through Aug. 27, the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation is selling 1500 raffle tickets at $100 each for a chance to win the "ultimate Louisiana sporting experience." The contest's grand prize winner will receive more than…
BATON ROUGE – Louisiana House members voted Monday to advance one of three bills that would create the regulations and tax rates for sports betting, which 55 of 64 Louisiana parishes voted to legalize last year. “The people spoke,” said…
NEW ORLEANS - Two dozen skateboarders were “flipping,” “grinding” and “sliding” their way through the abandoned old MSY terminal at a May 1-2 event sponsored by energy drink maker Red Bull. The “Red Bull Terminal Takeover” transformed the former New…
NEW ORLEANS – The Allstate Sugar Bowl Crescent City Classic and Ochsner Health are teaming up to promote the virtual Me Time Challenge in an effort to encourage women to prioritize self-care and wellness. Participants will have the option of…
SILICON SLOPES— Gabb Wireless, a cellular network designed for kids, announced last week it has closed a $14 million round of funding led by Utah-based venture capital firm Sandlot Partners and New Orleans Saints quarterback Taysom Hill. “Sandlot Partners is…
NEW ORLEANS – Locally owned Henry Consulting and TKTMJ Inc. announced they have partnered with Dallas-based developer Hillwood in response to the City of New Orleans’ request for qualifications for the redevelopment of the Jazzland/Six Flags site in New Orleans…
NEW ORLEANS - This week, two new airlines announced service to and from Armstrong International Airport. First, Independent regional airline Silver Airways announced it will offer nonstop, twice-weekly flights from New Orleans to Jacksonville, Fla. The new route will also…
BATON ROUGE (AP) — Plans for $450 million in upgrades to New Orleans' iconic Superdome have been disrupted because of financial troubles caused by the pandemic, the stadium's manager told state lawmakers during a budget hearing Wednesday. The coronavirus outbreak…
NEW ORLEANS – The city will host the NCAA Men’s Final Four for the sixth time in April 2022 in the Mercedes Benz Superdome. This week, the New Orleans Local Organizing Committee - led by Tulane University, the University of…
NEW ORLEANS - The three biggest stories of the week involve big plans for the New Orleans riverfront, a new distribution center for Amazon in Slidell and a potential new name for the Superdome. Plans to develop 39 acres immediately…
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 - 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…
NEW ORLEANS – Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots has announced its renewed commitment to hosting the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival presented by Shell October 8-17, 2021. The announcement comes following a year when Jazz Fest was rescheduled…
BATON ROUGE (AP) — Calling the response “reasonable," Gov. John Bel Edwards on Thursday defended Louisiana State University's disciplinary decisions after a scathing report detailed the school's repeated mishandling of sexual misconduct allegations. The Democratic governor's assessment diverges from that…
METAIRIE - The Jefferson Chamber will host the Tour de Jefferson from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, April 18. The event will begin and end at Estelle Playground, 5801 Leo Kerner, Lafitte Pkwy. in Marrero. "We're thrilled to…
