NEW ORLEANS — From the University of New Orleans: A $240,000 grant from the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana Foundation will establish a program at the University of New Orleans for first-generation students who intend to pursue careers…
METAIRIE, La. — On Sept. 26, Red River Bank hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for a new banking center at 1914 Veterans Memorial Boulevard. Expected to open in the third quarter of 2024, it will be the bank’s third location in…
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — A mass inflow of salt water from the Gulf of Mexico creeping up the drought-stricken Mississippi River is threatening drinking water supplies in Louisiana, prompting Gov. John Bel Edwards to ask President Joe Biden for…
BATON ROUGE – After a nationwide search, the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry has named Will Green president and CEO. Since 2016, Green has served as the president and CEO of the Louisiana Automobile Dealers Association, the trade association…
NEW ORLEANS — The Bureau of Governmental Research has published a report calling on the City of New Orleans and the Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office to resolve a long-running disagreement over funding for the parish jail. The dispute flared last…
NEW ORLEANS — Renaissance Publishing has announced several staff changes that place new editors at the helm of several of its publications. Reine Dugas, Ph.D., has been named editor of Acadiana Profile and Louisiana Life. A native New Orleanian,…
NEW ORLEANS — Common House will open in New Orleans in early summer 2024. In partnership with Adventurous Journeys (“AJ”) Capital Partners, Common House will take over the former Louisiana Children’s Museum space at 420 Julia Street. Constructed in the…
NEW ORLEANS – Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser and the Louisiana State Museum have announced that the first iteration of the Louisiana Civil Rights Museum will open on Sunday, Oct. 8 inside the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, 900…
COVINGTON, La. – St. Tammany Health System and Ochsner Health have announced a family medicine residency program that will welcome its inaugural resident class at a purpose-built clinic in north Covington in July 2024. The St. Tammany Health System/Ochsner Family…
NEW ORLEANS — Through a partnership with local artist Marcus Brown, Gray Line New Orleans will debut three interactive augmented reality experiences as part of its Ghost & Spirits Walking Tour. The special tours begin Oct. 1. Brown, a local…
NEW ORLEANS — Emeril Lagasse said his flagship restaurant at 800 Tchoupitoulas Street will reopen Oct. 24 following an extensive renovation, although that date is subject to change depending on the construction timeline. Now helmed by Chef E.J. Lagasse (Emeril’s…
NEW ORLEANS – The New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center has received its first Downtown NOLA Award from the Downtown Development District of New Orleans. The annual award recognizes downtown New Orleans property owners, businesses, residents, workers and organizations…
NEW ORLEANS – Emily May has joined the team at Providence Community Housing as director of real estate development. She will oversee new construction, rehabilitation and recapitalizations. May brings more than 20 years of construction industry experience, including project administration…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) — The residents of Baton Rouge are passionate about play, yet not all children in the parish have the opportunity to engage in sports and reap the associated benefits—mental well-being, physical health and the simple joy…
BATON ROUGE (AP) — For months, residents in the southeast corner of Louisiana have relied on bottled water for drinking and cooking, with the water from the faucet coming out salty. Plaquemines Parish Councilman Mark “Hobbo” Cognevich, who represents the…
NEW ORLEANS — Beginning this week, real estate agent Chris Smith has moved his brokerage affiliation from Latter & Blum to Keller Williams New Orleans. According to data from the Gulf South Real Estate Information Network, the 20-year real estate…
CUT OFF, La. — Fourchon Oilman’s Association is accepting grant applications from nonprofit organizations in the Terrebonne, Lafourche and Grand Isle communities focused on advancing education and resources to bolster community growth. The deadline for applications is Nov 1. Distribution…
NEW ORLEANS – From Delgado Community College: Delgado Chancellor Dr. Larissa Littleton-Steib has announced a new endowment that will benefit students enrolled in the college’s electrical studies program. Named in honor of Delgado alumnus, entrepreneur and Delgado Community College Foundation…
METAIRIE, La. — Häagen-Dazs Shops is now open at Lakeside Shopping Center. The 561-square-foot shop, adjacent to the Reginelli's Pizzeria at the entrance to the mall’s food court, is operated by franchisees Brent and Kathy Laliberte, who are also owners…
NEW ORLEANS — Coleman D. Ridley Jr. has joined Baker Donelson as of counsel in the firm's New Orleans office, bringing with him more than 20 years of experience serving as counsel to clients in various industries. Ridley is a…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) — Entergy New Orleans is piloting the first vehicle-to-grid project inside of Entergy’s service territory, in partnership with First Student, the largest school transportation company in North America. Entergy New Orleans will provide new electric service…
BATON ROUGE – Dr. Kevin Reed, associate dean for Baton Rouge affairs at LSU Health New Orleans School of Medicine’s Baton Rouge Regional Campus, has appointed Dr. Matthew Foy director of undergraduate education. “Dr. Foy will be responsible for the…
BATON ROUGE (AP) — Salt water from the Gulf of Mexico is creeping up the drought-stricken Mississippi River and threatening drinking water supplies in some Louisiana communities, including New Orleans, prompting the state's governor to warn Friday he may request…
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration announced Monday that it has awarded more than $1.4 billion to projects that improve railway safety and boost capacity, with much of the money coming from the 2021 infrastructure law. “These projects will make…
NEW ORLEANS – From Breeze Airways: On Sept. 22, Breeze Airways inaugurated its newest nonstop service to Orlando and returning service to Tulsa from New Orleans. Breeze will offer twice-weekly service to both Orlando and Tulsa with fares from $29…
NEW ORLEANS — The Federal Railroad Administration has announced it will provide a grant totaling more than $178 million to help restore passenger rail service along the Mississippi Gulf Coast, which has been suspended since 2005. The money will be…
NEW ORLEANS — New Orleans restaurateur Billy Blatty has merged his local hospitality company with The Culinary Creative Group, based in Denver, and the result will be at least three new restaurant concepts for local diners. The group’s first collaboration,…
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A federal judge has ordered the Interior Department to expand next week's scheduled sale of of Gulf of Mexico oil and gas leases by millions of acres, rejecting a scaled-back plan announced last month by the…
NEW ORLEANS — The Bayou Road Business Association, Black Bayou Cultural Heritage & Economic Development Association and Broad Community Connections will host HomeFest in celebration of Community Book Center on Saturday, Sept. 23 in the 2500 block of Bayou Road.…
NEW ORLEANS — On Sept. 19, Gary Wollerman, owner of GW Fins, was inducted into the Distinguished Restaurants of North America’s Hall of Fame. Established in 1993, the DiRoNA Hall of Fame previously has honored 64 restaurateurs, including New Orleans…
