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Cold fronts shift wildlife activity in Louisiana swamps
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Cold fronts moving through South Louisiana can quickly change where and when wildlife is active in Louisiana wetlands.
Industry groups to unveil new global meetings initiative in New Orleans
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Prevue Meetings + Incentives and Caesars Entertainment will announce a new industry-wide effort in New Orleans on Aug. 3 aimed at recognizing the professionals behind meetings and events worldwide.
Aging skilled-trades workforce opens doors for technical education
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Retirements are driving demand for electricians, HVAC technicians and industrial mechanics, increasing the value of technical education for students and career changers.
Chopin Law Firm lands No. 1,701 on Inc. 5000
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The Chopin Law Firm was ranked No. 1,701 on the 2026 Inc. 5000, reflecting 205% revenue growth from 2022 to 2025. The New Orleans firm was the highest-ranked law firm in the city and the third fastest-growing law firm in Louisiana.
New Orleans Mechanical Pros says emergency AC calls are surging in the summer heat
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New Orleans Mechanical Pros says emergency air conditioning repair calls have jumped across Greater New Orleans as temperatures and humidity climb in July 2026. The veteran-owned HVAC company says commercial properties are seeing the most…
Louisiana cypress trees remain vital to swamp ecology and culture
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Louisiana’s cypress swamps are doing more than shaping iconic scenery.
Louisiana's equal custody law now starts at 50/50
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A new Louisiana custody law took effect Aug. 1, 2026, and now requires courts to begin joint custody cases with equal parenting time unless a judge finds that arrangement is not feasible or not in a child’s best interest.
Valerie Barrilleaux joins Crescent Sotheby’s International Realty
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Award-winning Realtor Valerie Barrilleaux has joined Crescent Sotheby’s International Realty in New Orleans, adding more than 13 years of experience in the Greater New Orleans market.
South Louisiana swamp tours shift with the seasons
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Seasonal weather is changing the swamp tour experience near New Orleans, with temperature, rainfall, humidity and hurricane season all affecting wildlife, water conditions and visitor preparation.
ITI Technical College tops Louisiana in Georgetown ROI rankings
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Georgetown University’s Center on Education and the Workforce ranked ITI Technical College No. 1 in Louisiana for 10-year return on investment, with strong placement nationally among associate degree colleges.
Halversen Law launches hurricane claim hub for Florida and South Carolina policyholders
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Halversen Law launched HurricaneLaw.Pro on Aug. 13 to give Florida and South Carolina homeowners and business owners one place to track storms, calculate deductibles, review denial letters and request a free claim review.
QMS2GO joins Louisiana supplier accelerator
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QMS2GO has been selected for the 2026 Source Louisiana Accelerator Program, a six-month supplier readiness program powered by Blue Wave and delivered with Louisiana Economic Development.
The Medicine Cabinet expands in Central Louisiana with new Mansura and Pineville locations
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The Medicine Cabinet said Aug. 10 it is celebrating growth at its new dispensaries in Mansura and Pineville, aiming to improve access to medical cannabis across Central Louisiana.
Her Game, Her Future Fest brings 153 young women to LSU New Orleans
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The Marc and Kiki Barnes Foundation drew more than 153 high school and college-aged young women to LSU New Orleans for its inaugural career fest focused on sports, business, media and leadership.
Group transportation becomes a key logistics tool for New Orleans events
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As Greater New Orleans hosts weddings, conventions, festivals, sporting events and airport arrivals, organized group transportation is helping organizers manage traffic, parking and timing.
Advance reservations can ease New Orleans event travel
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New Orleans’ packed calendar of festivals, conventions, games, parades and cruises is driving higher transportation demand across the city.
WFS, Urban League of Louisiana and Kindred Futures host Black women entrepreneurship panel in New Orleans
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Women’s Foundation of the South and its partners will convene regional leaders July 1 in New Orleans to examine how Black women entrepreneurship can drive economic security, wealth building and independence amid labor market losses.
LumiNicole returns to Hyatt Regency New Orleans for Essence Festival weekend
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LumiNicole is back as the official beauty partner at Hyatt Regency New Orleans for Essence Festival weekend, expanding its guest activation with founder meet-and-greets, product sampling and a VIP relaxation lounge.
Louisiana swamps remain a defining force in the state’s identity
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Louisiana’s swamps continue to shape the state’s ecology, history and tourism economy as restoration and education efforts grow across the Gulf Coast.
Chopin Law Firm partners present Louisiana tort reform CLE in Greece
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Phil Lorio and Adam Sanderson of The Chopin Law Firm delivered a one-hour CLE on Louisiana tort reform at Loyola University New Orleans College of Law’s Greece Conference in Spetses, Greece, from June 11-15, 2026. The session reviewed major…
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