NEW ORLEANS - Raising money for a nonprofit is not much different than running a business, says Julia Turkevich, the donor specialist for Boys Town Louisiana – the regional chapter of a national organization that supports troubled children and families,…
NEW ORLEANS - Food has always been a favored topic of conversation in New Orleans. That may be the case more than ever this weekend, when the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) welcomes an estimated 16,000 visitors to the New Orleans Ernest N.…
PORT ALLEN, La. — On Thursday, May 31, Gov. John Bel Edwards, joined by Port of Greater Baton Rouge and Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) officials, committed State of Louisiana capital outlay funds to complete a $20 million rail project that…
BERLIN (AP) — The German government is extending a system of incentives to buy electric cars by 18 months until the end of 2020. The program launched three years ago was supposed to expire at the end of June, but…
NEW YORK (AP) — An appeals court said Friday it will speedily consider President Donald Trump's challenge to congressional subpoenas seeking financial records from two banks with which he did business. The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Manhattan…
WASHINGTON (AP) — In a surprise announcement that could derail a major trade deal, President Donald Trump says he is placing a 5% tariff on all Mexican imports, effective June 10, to pressure the country to do more to crack…
TOKYO (AP) — Global stocks fell sharply on Friday after U.S. President Donald Trump announced more tariffs on imports from Mexico, magnifying concerns about the economic impact of U.S. trade disputes around the world. Germany's DAX tumbled nearly 2% to…
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks tumbled on Wall Street Friday after the U.S. announced plans to expand its trade war to Mexico. The slump all but guarantees that May will be the first monthly loss for the market in…
NEW ORLEANS - The City of New Orleans has extended the deadline for community involvement in informing the citywide protected bikeway network plan by extending the Mapping Tool functionality to Tuesday, June 7. New Orleans residents are encouraged to use…
NEW ORLEANS - Sweet tea may be the quintessential summer drink of the south, but the smooth tastes of basic iced tea are savored throughout the country. According to Knud Berthelsen, the founder of a personalized tea subscription service…
NEW YORK (NerdWallet) - You have a stable job and a solid nest egg. Time to buy a home, right? Not necessarily. Although homeownership can offer financial benefits like equity, appreciation and tax deductions, there may still be good reasons to…
CHALMETTE, La. - Nunez Community College held its 27th Commencement Exercises on Thursday, May 23, at 7 p.m. in The Frederick Sigur Civic Center in Chalmette. Dr. Tina Tinney, Chancellor, conferred associate degrees, technical diplomas, certificates and high school equivalency diplomas for…
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks moved broadly higher in morning trading on Wall Street Thursday following two days of losses. The early gains are helping to cut some of the broader market's weekly losses, but it is still on…
NEW YORK (AP) - Pressure from the trade dispute between the U.S. and China is weighing on the retail sector, with shares of many in the industry falling in premarket trading on Thursday. Retailers have seen their shares seesaw this week…
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — African leaders are celebrating the entry into force of a continental free trade agreement that creates what they call the world's largest trading market of 1.2 billion people. The agreement that entered into force on Thursday is…
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy grew at a solid 3.1% rate in the first three months of the year, but much of that gain was based on temporary factors that will likely fade, leaving growth much slower in the…
TOKYO (AP) — Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad on Thursday called for talks to resolve the ongoing trade dispute between Washington and Beijing and urged the world to accept China's technological prowess. The U.S. cannot expect to always be at…
TOKYO (AP) — European markets mostly rose Thursday and Wall Street was poised for a higher open following a string of losses set off by investor worries about the U.S. trade dispute with China. Britain's FTSE 100 climbed 0.4% to…
GRAY, La. – Danos has recently entered into a contract with an independent land company based out of Dallas, Texas, to transition 50-60 crew members in a variety of positions. The transition will take place over the coming weeks to…
URANIA, La. — Today, Gov. John Bel Edwards and leaders from Ruston-based Hunt Forest Products LLC and Tolko Industries Ltd. of Canada dedicated the new $115 million LaSalle Lumber Company LLC sawmill in the Central Louisiana community of Urania. Details…
NEW ORLEANS - Kate Kelley, the executive director of the American Cancer Society South Region Louisiana Area, has been named one of 30 staff members across the nation to receive the organization’s first-ever CEO Club award. The group of high performers from six…
NEW ORLEANS - A few of the most successful women in the local food and hospitality industry are sharing their expertise with like-minded individuals hoping to follow in their footsteps. Tonight, the New Orleans Chapter of Les Dames d' Escoffier International (LDEI) will…
METAIRIE, La. – Travel Central named three advisors in the Signature Travel Expert Select™ exclusive program: Rose Boudreaux for Italy, Leatta Perdue for France, and Erin Majorie for Disney. They are recognized for their ability to create, design and implement unique…
SINGAPORE (AP) — European stock markets followed Asia lower Wednesday on expectations that a trade dispute between China and the United States would weigh on global economic growth. Investors are still digesting U.S. President Donald Trump's comments this week that…
SHENZHEN, China (AP) — Fighting to maintain its access to major markets for next-generation communications, Chinese tech giant Huawei is challenging the constitutionality of a U.S. law that limits its sales of telecom equipment. Huawei's chief legal officer, Song Liuping,…
GENEVA (AP) — The Boeing 737 Max jet that was grounded after two deadly crashes will not fly before mid-August at the earliest, the global airline trade group said Wednesday. The spokesman for the International Air Transport Association, Anthony Concil,…
DETROIT (AP) — Would you pay more for a car or SUV that warns you if you're falling asleep or not paying attention behind the wheel? Auto companies are figuring that because your life could depend on it, you will.…
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks fell broadly in morning trading Wednesday on Wall Street as investors shifted more money into the safety of bonds. Investors also favored less-risky stocks, including utilities, amid concerns that global economic growth is being…
NEW ORLEANS, La. – The Committee for a Better New Orleans (CBNO) is calling all future leaders to get involved in the 55th annual Bryan Bell Metropolitan Leadership Forum. Established in 1968, the Bryan Bell Metropolitan Leadership Forum (BBMLF) is…
NEW YORK (AP) — Sports Illustrated is being sold for $110 million, but the seller will continue running the iconic magazine under a licensing deal. Authentic Brands Group is buying Sports Illustrated from Meredith Corp. Authentic will handle marketing, business…
