NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A five-year study by the Tulane University Brain Institute will focus on understanding why estrogen therapy helps protect some women from age-related brain problems, while other women do not benefit from the therapy. The $14 million…
OPELOUSAS, La. (AP) — Tony Chachere’s Famous Creole Cuisine is celebrating its golden anniversary, marking 50 years since the launch of one of Louisiana’s most recognizable food brands. Based in Opelousas, Tony Chachere’s began as a retirement hobby for the…
NEW ORLEANS — The boards of the World Trade Center New Orleans and Greater New Orleans Inc. have approved an operational partnership that means the WTCNO will move its operations from Canal Place into GNO Inc.’s Energy Centre offices later…
NEW ORLEANS – NOLA Motorsports Park welcomed David Pace as general manager in 2021. Since taking the helm, he has initiated repairs and upgrades to the track’s facilities and brought back races and events. “Managing large-scale events and motorsports have…
NEW ORLEANS — On March 10, Carnival Cruise Line presented a special birthday cake to the New Orleans City Council to thank the City of New Orleans for its continued support. Carnival is celebrating its 50th birthday this month. Carnival…
NEW ORLEANS – The World Trade Center New Orleans has announced Sean M.Duffy Sr., executive director of Big River Coalition and executive vice president of the Louisiana Maritime Association, as the recipient of its 2022 C. Alvin Bertel Award. "I…
BATON ROUGE — From the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH): The LDH and the Louisiana Perinatal Quality Collaborative (LaPQC) are recognizing 11 hospitals that have achieved new Birth Ready Designations for committing to practices that improve quality and outcomes for…
NEW ORLEANS – From The National WWII Museum: The National WWII Museum has named Michael S. Bell executive director of the Jenny Craig Institute for the Study of War and Democracy. Bell is a historian, strategist and US Army combat…
NEW ORLEANS – From Caesars Sportsbook Crescent City Classic: With the 44th annual Caesars Sportsbook Crescent City Classic a little more than one month away, race officials joined by Saints and Pelicans owner Gayle Benson and Caesars Sportsbook representatives announced…
NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Women & Children’s Shelter announces the election of several new board members. Bonnie Dye, an attorney at McGlinchey Stafford PLLC and co-owner of Café Bon Ami; artist and illustrator Melissa Vandiver; and Viet Tran,…
NEW ORLEANS — From the Corporate Internship Leadership Institute: Corporate Internship Leadership Institute, a non-profit organization focused on connecting college students of color to paid internships based on career interest, has announced their 2022 board members to its boards of…
NEW ORLEANS – Louisiana-based TeleLeaf, a virtual medical marijuana program connecting patients with doctors, said the state of the industry is strong since the legalization of "flower" (smokable marijuana) in Louisiana in early 2022. TeleLeaf said flower – the raw,…
NEW ORLEANS — Shaquille O'Neal and Drew Brees will coach opposing teams in the Kellogg’s-sponosored Celebrity Crunch Classic basketball game, scheduled for April 3 at the Xavier University Convocation Center. Tipping off at noon, the light-hearted competition is one of…
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Orleans officials, facing a shortage of city police officers, can increase the number of hours a week that city police officers are allowed to work private security details, a federal judge ruled Wednesday. U.S. District…
This guest editorial is based on remarks delivered at the March 8 Jefferson Chamber Legislative Breakfast. We just experienced a wonderful Mardi Gras. On…
NEW ORLEANS — From the Bureau of Governmental Research: BGR released a report today calling on more government entities in Louisiana to livestream and archive video recordings of their meetings online, so citizens can continue to enjoy the benefits of…
BATON ROUGE (The Center Square) – Commentary from the Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana broke down Gov. John Bel Edwards’ proposed budget for 2022-23, describing it as a “smart start” for deliberations in the Legislature. The Public Affairs Research…
METAIRIE – From Metairie Bank: Metairie Bank is hosting a free Community Shred Day Friday, April 8 at 3344 Metairie Road from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Iron Mountain will be on site to securely shred your outdated financial and…
HOUMA, La. – Viking (www.viking.com) has announced that its new 386-guest Viking Mississippi riverboat was “floated out” in Louisiana, marking a major construction milestone and the first time the ship has touched water. Set to debut in June, the vessel…
The inaugural edition of the New Orleans 500 is now available. It’s a collection of profiles of the city’s influential, involved and inspiring business leaders. Once a month, Biz New Orleans sends an email survey to all the leaders on…
NEW ORLEANS – Urban Properties Real Estate — a commercial real estate brokerage, development and property management firm — has joined the SVN network of 1,600+ advisors in 200 offices serving over 500 global markets. The company will now operate as…
NEW ORLEANS – The boards of the World Trade Center New Orleans (WTCNO) and Greater New Orleans Inc. (GNO Inc.) have approved an operational partnership that means the WTCNO will move its operations from Canal Place into GNO Inc.’s Energy…
NEW ORLEANS – From the New Orleans Home & Garden Show: Residents along the Gulf Coast are all too familiar with rebuilding following a natural disaster, whether it be a hurricane or flood. Our region has been hit hard over…
BATON ROUGE – From Louisiana Economic Development: A program to grow local talent on the business side of New Orleans’ music industry is the latest recipient of an award from Louisiana’s Entertainment Development Fund. Greater New Orleans Inc. will receive…
NEW ORLEANS – Breeze Airways, the low-fare airline created by JetBlue founder David Neeleman, said it will add a new route this summer between Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and Jacksonville, Fla. Service to Jacksonville will start May…
NEW ORLEANS – DePaul Community Health Centers is partnering with Second Harvest Food Bank to distribute free groceries through a drive-thru food pantry on Friday, March 11 at DCHC’s Carrollton Warehouse, 3201 Short Street (located behind the Carrollton health center).…
BATON ROUGE (The Center Square) – The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries has canceled oyster leases for dozens of owners for failing to pay rent. “As per Louisiana Revised Statute 56:429, any lessee who pays their rent on or…
VIOLET, La. — From the Port of New Orleans: Port NOLA will host a series of open houses in St. Bernard Parish to share information and invite community input about the proposed $1.5 billion Louisiana International Terminal project. The upcoming Port-hosted…
NEW ORLEANS — The McEnery Company has been hired to solicit offers on a commercial site along the Mississippi River in Algiers that’s being sold via federal bankruptcy court. 1321 Brooklyn Avenue is located in a mixed-use area and consists…
BATON ROUGE — Kean Miller has named Bryant Bremer a partner at its downtown Baton Rouge office. Bremer practices in the areas of environmental regulation, compliance, incident and emergency response, and occupational exposure litigation. With more than 20 years of…
