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Parish-Owned Grain Exporter to Add $11.6M Rice Mill

LACASSINE, La. (AP) — A parish-owned and farmer-operated grain exporter in southwest Louisiana is adding a rice mill. Officials of the South Louisiana Rail Facility in Lacassine...

Essence to Present a ‘Virtual Festival’ Over 2 Weekends

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Like many other festivals canceled for 2020 amid the coronavirus pandemic, Essence Festival is moving from New Orleans to the digital plane...

JEDCO, Chamber Host Webinar on Employee Engagement

AVONDALE, La - From the Jefferson Economic Development Commission: As we continue to navigate through Phase 2 of reopening the Louisiana economy, it is...

OPSB Passes Resolution to Advance Racial Equity Audit

NEW ORLEANS – At its June meeting, the Orleans Parish School Board passed a resolution approving the engagement of a consultant to strategically evaluate...

Northshore Company Distributes COVID-19 Surface Tests

PONCHATOULA — Surface Testing Solutions has reached a mass distribution deal for its COVID-19 test kits. “STS tests ensure clients and business owners alike of...

La. House Committee Advances New Business Subsidies

BATON ROUGE – After approving more than $100 million in business tax breaks and incentives Tuesday, a Louisiana House committee advanced a couple more...
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Edwards Signs Bills Expanding Access to Alcohol Delivery

BATON ROUGE – Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards has signed into law a bill meant to expand access to alcohol delivery. Lawmakers last year legalized...

CAC Cancels White Linen Night

NEW ORLEANS -  The Contemporary Arts Center announced the cancellation of the 26th Annual Hancock Whitney White Linen Night scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 1.    The...

Comcast, Byron Allen End Racial Discrimination Dispute

NEW YORK (AP) - Comcast settled a long-running racial discrimination dispute with black media mogul Byron Allen, agreeing to add three of Allen's channels...

Unemployment Claims Still High as Louisiana Reopens

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Even as Louisiana businesses are cautiously reopened amid coronavirus concerns, large numbers of people are seeking unemployment benefits in the state. The state...

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