NEW ORLEANS – Culture Collision, a one-night-only celebration of New Orleans’ arts, takes place tonight, Wednesday, August 31, 2016, at The National WWII Museum's U.S. Freedom Pavilion: The Boeing Center, from 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. In its 8th…
NEW ORLEANS (AP) – Associated Press Louisiana Daybook for Wednesday, August 31, 2016. Wednesday, Aug. 31 – Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy hosts town hall meetings at Jackson Parish Library, 614 S. Polk Ave., Jonesboro, LA, 9:00 a.m., and…
NEW ORLEANS – Bond Public Relations has merged with Moroch Holdings, Inc., a privately held family of integrated marketing and communication companies that includes Dallas-based Moroch Partners. The company’s new name is Bond Moroch. “Now, we are able…
BATON ROUGE (AP) —The Internal Revenue Service says it's granting a regulatory waiver requested by U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy to allow those impacted by August floods in Louisiana early access to retirement funds without penalty. Cassidy, in a statement…
NEW ORLEANS – On Saturday, September 10, 2016, the Mississippi River, its historical influences and current impact on all things Gulf Coast will be explored and appreciated in music, food, lectures and walking tours during the 4th Annual Downriver Festival…
NEW ORLEANS – Lake Forest Charter School will host the 4th Annual Cocktails & Blues Gala on Saturday, October 15, 2016, at its new state-of-the-art facility located at 11110 Lake Forest Blvd. The Patron Party begins at 6:00 p.m.…
NEW ORLEANS – Starting Tuesday, September 6, 2016, Trinity, 1117 Decatur St., will be offering Happy Hour six nights a week at the bar. Heures de Plaisir (translation from the French “hours of happiness”) executed by Chef Michael Isolani…
COVINGTON, LA – After hearing from six Republican candidates for U.S. Senate and three candidates for Slidell Police Chief at its meeting last week, the St. Tammany Republican Parish Executive Committee (RPEC) issued no endorsement in either race. "We…
BATON ROUGE (AP) — Enrollment in Louisiana's public higher education system has dropped by about 4.4 percent in a five-year span. The Advertiser’s Leigh Guidry reports that enrollment has dropped by about 10,000 students in five years — from…
NEW YORK (AP) – EDGING UP: Small businesses nudged their hiring pace higher in August, adding 63,000 jobs, payroll company ADP said Wednesday. That's an increase of 2,000 from July's 61,000 new jobs, but down substantially from the monthly average…
NEW YORK (AP) – You grab the gallon of milk you forgot yesterday, pick up the cheapest toothpaste, and head over to the checkout line. Just when your quick trip to the grocery store is almost over, the employee at…
PORTLAND, OR (AP) — When the bill comes after a meal, there's no crunching numbers for the tip — just pay and go. A small but growing number of restaurants are doing away with the tipping model that's long…
NEW ORLEANS – The Domain Companies announced it has secured financing for an $80 million condo building called The Standard in the South Market District. The project started construction this month and will feature 89 one- to three-bedroom, for-sale condominiums…
NEW ORLEANS (AP) – Associated Press Louisiana Daybook for Tuesday, August 30, 2016. Tuesday, Aug. 30 – Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy speaks at U.S. Chamber of Commerce Global Intellectual Property Center / Bossier City Chamber of Commerce roundtable…
NEW ORLEANS — Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT) announced new nonstop service from Concord, NC, to New Orleans. To celebrate, the company is offering one-way fares on the routes for as low as $45.* “Allegiant is excited to add another nonstop…
MARRERO, LA –The Auxiliary to West Jefferson Medical Center is hosting a fundraising drive to honor St. John District Fire Chief Spencer Chauvin who lost his life Sunday, August 28, 2016, in the line of duty. According to WWL-TV,…
NEW ORLEANS —Today, Tuesday, August 30, 2016, the City’s Fix My Streets Financing Working Group held its 5th public meeting at City Hall, 8th Floor, Room 8E10, 1300 Perdido St., at 10:00 a.m., to address New Orleans’ long-term infrastructure needs.…
NEW ORLEANS – The next Mayor's Office of Economic Development Business Information Session will take place in District E tomorrow: District E Wednesday, August 31, 2016 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. East New Orleans Public Library 5641 Read Blvd.…
BATON ROUGE (AP) — Federal agencies, state and local governments continue to support and assist those affected by flooding in Louisiana. Since President Obama's major disaster declaration to 20 parishes in south Louisiana, the Federal Emergency Management Agency says…
BATON ROUGE (AP) — Thousands of southern Louisiana residents have already applied to take part in the state's new "Shelter at Home" program. The governor's office said that more than 6,300 people applied for the program on Monday, the…
NEW ORLEANS – In its 37th annual program, “Purpose-Driven Business: How to Profit and Make a Difference,” the Tulane Business Forum will feature a group of renowned industry leaders who will address the ever-changing global business environment. These leaders will…
NEW ORLEANS – The Kullman Firm is hosting their annual labor and employment law seminar on Thursday, October 27, 2016, at the Astor Crowne Plaza Hotel, 739 Canal St., from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Breakfast will begin at…
NEW ORLEANS – Delgado Community College and the University of New Orleans (UNO) have renewed a 2+2 articulation agreement that paves the way for Delgado Hospitality Management graduates to easily transfer their credits to UNO in order to pursue a…
NEW ORLEANS — Delgado Community College will host its 3rd Technical Skills Expo (TSE) from Monday, October 10, through Tuesday, October 11, 2016, at the Jefferson Campus, located at 5200 Blair Dr., in Metairie. The TSE introduces high school…
NEW ORLEANS – From Wednesday, August 24, through Friday, August 26, the Southern Region Minority Supplier Development Council hosted GATEWAY, an annual conference sponsored by Chevron that encourages supplier diversity. This premier, three-day conference took place at the New…
NEW ORLEANS – The Propeller Club of the U.S. Port of New Orleans announced that the 2016 Maritime Person of the Year recipient is Frank Morton, Sr., Founder & Director of Turn Services. Turn Services, LLC is a barge…
NEW ORLEANS – In honor of National Vet Tech Week, the Delgado Veterinary Technology Program is scheduling an Open House for Thursday, October 20, 2016, at its Jefferson Campus, 5200 Blair Dr., in Metairie, at Vet Tech Classroom A3, from…
NEW ORLEANS – The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Louisiana (HCCL) announced the 2016 Excelencia Gala is sold out (there are only a few individual seats left), but registration is open for its Silent Auction and raffle tickets are available…
COVINGTON, LA — The 7th annual Kickin’ Parkinson’s fundraiser takes place Thursday, September 22, 2016, at the Stone Creek Club and Spa, 1201 Ochsner Blvd., in Covington, LA, the day before scientists and leaders of the Michael J. Fox Foundation…
NEW ORLEANS – The New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center announced details of the expanded 4th Annual NOLA ChristmasFest. NOLA ChristmasFest, one of the largest indoor holiday events along the Gulf Coast, is slated for Friday, December 16,…
