NEW ORLEANS - It was a short and quiet news week. A lot of the action was in Baton Rouge, where the legislature is in the midst of a session. Republican lawmakers moved forward with plans to take $300 million…
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell acknowledged Friday that the Fed faces a major challenge with the launch in the coming days of a program through which the Fed will lend directly to private companies for the first…
BATON ROUGE (AP) — Louisiana lawmakers are one step from removing most restrictions on which medical conditions are eligible for medical marijuana, allowing doctors to recommend the treatment for any patient they believe it would help. The Senate voted 28-6 Wednesday for…
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A Baton Rouge company has a $55 million contract for work on a flood-control canal planned for decades. The Comite River Diversion Canal would redirect high water from the Comite and several bayous in northern East…
BATON ROUGE (AP) — Republican lawmakers moved ahead Thursday with plans to carve out $300 million in federal coronavirus aid that Gov. John Bel Edwards wants to steer to local government agencies to instead create a small business assistance program.…
CHALMETTE - From Nunez Community College: New non-credit training programs are now available online covering 18 career paths in the expanding allied health field. Programs are self-paced and can be completed in a few weeks or up to a year.…
NEW ORLEANS - Accounting and consulting firm Postlethwaite & Netterville announced the promotions of three new directors. Greg Booth, CPA, is a director in the New Orleans area tax services group. He has been with the firm since 2011, and…
NEW ORLEANS — Fidelity Bank and the Louisiana Hospitality Foundation will celebrate women in the hospitality industry with the launch of their annual P.O.W.E.R. Plates campaign. The eight-week celebration (beginning June 1, 2020) of women in the hospitality industry is…
BATON ROUGE – Louisiana legislators have approved a change to the law meant to make it easier to have alcohol delivered. Last year, lawmakers legalized alcohol delivery but said the deliveries had to be made by direct employees of the…
BATON ROUGE – A district court judge has ruled for Gov. John Bel Edwards’ administration in its lawsuit against Treasurer John Schroder over how to handle unclaimed financial assets. Judge Richard Moore III ordered Schroder to transfer $32.5 million from…
NEW ORLEANS - Tulane University School of Liberal Arts Dean Brian Edwards will host a discussion with public education scholar Douglas Harris and political scientist Mirya Holman at 2 p.m. on June 3 about how COVID-19 is likely to affect…
NEW ORLEANS — Son of a Saint, the nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring mentorship and transforming the lives of fatherless boys, has partnered with The Allstate Foundation to assemble and distribute disaster preparedness starter kits beginning on June 1. The…
NEW ORLEANS – As businesses and churches begin reopening during the COVID-19 pandemic, leaders urge those who are at risk for developing severe symptoms to stay home if possible and take extra precautions to avoid potential exposure. That group is…
NEW ORLEANS - Doug Thornton, executive vice president of ASM Global - the venue and event management company that operates the Mercedes-Benz Superdome - told board members of the Louisiana Stadium and Exposition District during a meeting today that the…
GRAY, La. – Oilfield service provider Danos announced that Renee Piper has been named vice president of marketing, strategy and community affairs. In her new role, Piper is responsible for leading the company's marketing…
METAIRIE – MBT Bancshares, the holding company of Metairie Bank & Trust, announced today that its board of directors at its meeting on May 26 declared a semi-annual cash dividend of $0.50 per share on the common stock of the…
NEW ORLEANS - R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl officials and the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation confirmed today the R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl has agreed to an extension with both Conference USA and the Sun Belt Conference. The six-year…
NEW ORLEANS — Chosen Diagnostics announced it has received a $224,758 grant from the National Science Foundation for development and commercialization of its biomarker for noninvasive detection of necrotizing…
BATON ROUGE – A Louisiana House of Representatives committee on Wednesday revived an effort to take away parishes’ ability to sue oil and gas companies for alleged environmental damage. State officials have intervened in the lawsuits and could move forward…
NEW ORLEANS – Delgado Community College’s Adult Education Program has received a one-year, $10,000 grant from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation. The funding will be used to support students enrolling in adult education classes for the first time. Student Services…
NEW ORLEANS - While New Orleans hotel occupancy remains in the single digits, local hoteliers are getting creative to bring in business. The Higgins Hotel has a new offer for diners seeking a high-end experience: For $1900, eight diners can…
AVONDALE, La -- From the Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission: In the midst of a pandemic, it can be challenging for businesses to know how to best approach their marketing strategy. As the economy begins to reopen, questions arise about…
NEW ORLEANS - The annual Parade of Homes, presented by the Home Builders Association of Greater New Orleans, returns July 11-12 and 18-19 to various locations in Orleans, Jefferson, Plaquemines, St. Bernard and St. Charles parishes. Hours are 1 p.m.…
NEW ORLEANS – From the New Orleans Business Alliance: JPMorgan Chase & Co. has committed $500,000 for immediate relief to small businesses in New Orleans hit the hardest by the economic fallout from the COVID-19 global pandemic. The COVID-19 crisis…
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy shrank at an even faster pace than initially estimated in the first three months of this year with economists continuing to expect a far worse outcome in the current April-June quarter. The Commerce Department…
BATON ROUGE (AP) — A proposal that paves the way for legalized sports betting in some Louisiana parishes is headed to Gov. John Bel Edwards' desk. If the Democratic governor agrees to the measure as expected, voters in each of…
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Orleans officials are studying plans to ban cars in the city’s French Quarter and transform the area into a pedestrian-only zone, the city’s mayor said. Mayor LaToya Cantrell made the announcement Wednesday during a town…
NEW ORLEANS - A representative from the Small Business Administration will answer questions during a Zoom meeting. More details from the SBA: Restarting your Business with EIDL/PPP compliance - SBA Disaster Assistance Loan (April 12th Tornado) Thursday, May 28, 2020…
NEW ORLEANS – Waitr, provider of on-demand food ordering and delivery, has announced the addition of more choices for its grocery delivery service in the New Orleans area. A new partnership with Lakeview Grocery is underway for same-day grocery delivery…
NEW ORLEANS - Organizers of the annual GiveNOLA Day, scheduled for June 2, are hoping that the generosity of New Orleans organizations and individuals will help nonprofits through the tough times caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The 24-hour event is…
