NEW ORLEANS - In case you missed it, here are the most recent changes to the city's coronavirus restrictions: Outdoor Stadiums and Arenas Outdoor stadiums and arenas will continue to be allowed to admit up to 25% of permitted capacity…
NEW ORLEANS – At a virtual awards ceremony on Friday, the Engineering News-Record (ENR) honored Ryan Gootee General Contractors LLC with the Best Project award in the 2020 Renovation/Restoration category for building the Sazerac House in New Orleans. Winning this…
NEW ORLEANS - Two sister publications of Biz New Orleans - Acadiana Profile and Louisiana Life - won a combined total of 14 awards last week from the International Regional Magazines Association. The organization’s membership consists of state and regional…
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Colleges in Louisiana are preparing for a second full semester of adjustments to the coronavirus pandemic, with many canceling spring breaks and shuffling start dates to prevent COVID-19 outbreaks on campus. The alterations come amid uncertainty…
MIAMI (AP) — Newly formed Tropical Storm Zeta gradually strengthened Sunday in the western Caribbean and forecasters said it would likely become a hurricane before hitting Mexico's resort-dotted Yucatan Peninsula and the U.S. Gulf Coast in coming days. Zeta was…
Here, from staff and wire reports, is the biggest business news of the week: Deals and Debuts James Beard Award-winning Chef Alon Shaya is set to open a restaurant and bar in the Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences New…
NEW ORLEANS - Tulane University has announced its plans for the spring 2021 semester. “We continue to learn about the most effective COVID-19 protocols for our community and how to successfully implement them,” said Tulane President Michael Fitts. “And, we are…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – First Horizon National Corp. has reported third quarter 2020 net income available to common shareholders of $523 million, with earnings per share of $0.95. Third quarter 2020 results reflect the impact of the July 1, 2020, IBERIABANK…
CHALMETTE - The St. Bernard Chamber of Commerce is preparing to review nominations for service on its board of directors. Responsibilities include: Active chamber membership (paid dues) Attendance at monthly meetings Attendance at chamber events, programs, and luncheons Active participation…
NEW YORK (AP) — Gap Inc. is moving away from the nation’s malls. The San Francisco-based retailer, which was for decades a fixture at shopping malls around the country, said Thursday that it will be closing 220 of its namesake…
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A California appeals court on Thursday upheld an order requiring Uber and Lyft to treat their California drivers as employees instead of independent contractors, less than two weeks before voters will be asked to exempt the…
BATON ROUGE (AP) — Louisiana will allow more high school football fans to attend games in outside stadiums, if they're in parishes with low numbers of coronavirus cases in the last few weeks. Gov. John Bel Edwards announced Thursday that the…
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — From tribal lands in Arizona and New Mexico to storm-battered Louisiana, census workers who go door to door were unable to reach all the households they needed for a complete tally of the U.S. population, a…
CHICAGO - Louisiana would need $21.6 billion to pay all of its bills, including public employers’ pension benefits, according to a new ranking of the states’ fiscal health based on pre-pandemic data. Louisiana ranked 40th among the 50 states on fiscal…
NEW ORLEANS - Actor Harry Shearer will deliver the commencement address to fall 2020 graduates during the University of New Orleans’ virtual ceremony on Dec. 12. The commencement, which will be broadcast live on YouTube, is one facet of a…
NEW ORLEANS - The Urban League of Louisiana's Office of Workforce Development is hosting a Veterans Virtual Career and Resource Expo on Wednesday, Nov. 11 to connect military veteran job seekers to job openings in essential industries. The virtual career…
METAIRIE - Lakeview Regional Medical Center, a campus of Tulane Medical Center, is hosting a “Crush the Crisis” Opioid Take Back Day to raise awareness about opioid addiction and to anonymously collect unused and expired prescription medications for proper disposal.…
NEW ORLEANS —Happy Raptor Distilling LLC has announced the release of its new 504Bananas Foster rum. Inspired by the iconic New Orleans dessert, 504Bananas Foster is handcrafted in the Crescent City at the distillery’s Central City location. Created from 100%…
HARVEY, La. — Jefferson Parish Schools has announced the 87 community members - including students, parents, teachers and principals - who will form the 2020-21 Superintendent’s Councils. “Congratulations to all of the members selected for this year’s Superintendent’s Councils. These…
LONDON (AP) — The U.S. antitrust crackdown on Google might seem like deja vu for European Union regulators. By U.S. standards, the Justice Department's move to sue Google this week for abusing its dominance in online search and advertising was…
WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 787,000, a sign that job losses may have eased slightly but are still running at historically high levels. With confirmed infections having neared 60,000 in the past…
NEW ORLEANS - On Friday, Oct. 23, Thrive New Orleans, along with Hancock Whitney and several neighborhood leaders, will celebrate a ribbon-cutting ceremony marking the grand opening of the new, state-of-the-art Hancock Whitney Computer Lab at Thrive 9th Ward, located…
NEW ORLEANS – On Oct. 18, the Jefferson Chamber of Commerce hosted its 14th annual Tour de Jefferson, a family-friendly event for cycling enthusiasts of all ages and experience levels through Jefferson Parish. “After many months indoors, it was wonderful…
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Loyola University New Orleans and Ochsner Health have created a new nursing program that will guarantee experience working with Ochsner's patients for all students. “This year has proven without doubt that nurses are heroes," and the…
BATON ROUGE (AP) — Now that Republicans in Louisiana's House and Senate have muscled through a deal to give themselves the ability to nullify Gov. John Bel Edwards' coronavirus restrictions, the waiting game begins. Will the Democratic governor veto the…
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Environmental groups asked a federal court Wednesday to throw out the Trump administration's assessment of oil and gas activity’s likely effects on endangered species in the Gulf of Mexico, saying it dismisses the chance of another disastrous…
CHALMETTE, La. — The Ranch Film Studios in St. Bernard Parish will expand its film production operations with help from Louisiana’s Entertainment Job Creation Program. Founded in 2014, The Ranch provides production services, facilities, offices and sound stages for motion…
NEW ORLEANS – Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana has selected Tulane Health System as a Blue Distinction Center+ for Knee and Hip Replacement, part of its Blue Distinction Specialty Care program. Blue Distinction Centers are nationally designated healthcare…
NEW ORLEANS — Fishman Haygood has expanded its capabilities to assist clients dealing with distressed businesses and properties (whether as a creditor or debtor) with the addition of three lawyers: William H. Patrick, III, Tristan E. Manthey and Cherie Dessauer…
NEW ORLEANS - The National Funeral Directors and Morticians Association Inc. and the National Urban League will be offering voters free limo rides to polling locations nationwide, including New Orleans, on Election Day. The program is designed to serve seniors…
