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Louisiana swamp tours explain why alligator sightings change with temperature
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Alligator visibility in Louisiana wetlands can shift by the hour as temperature, sunlight, weather and time of day change where the reptiles rest and feed.
Boat size shapes swamp navigation in Louisiana wetlands
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Louisiana Tour Company says vessel size, draft and hull design all affect how boats move through swamps and bayous in southeastern Louisiana.
Gordon McKernan to host free child safety seat checks in Baton Rouge
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Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys, the East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office and the Louisiana Passenger Safety Task Force will host a free child safety seat inspection event Sept. 26 in Baton Rouge.
Chopin Law Firm urges Louisiana residents to prep for Isaias
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As Tropical Storm Isaias moves toward the Gulf Coast and could strengthen into a hurricane before landfall, Chopin Law Firm is advising Louisiana residents to protect homes, records, and health before Friday.
Alert Transportation maps out cruise transfer tips for New Orleans passengers
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Alert Transportation is urging cruise passengers sailing from New Orleans to plan ground transportation carefully on embarkation day, citing terminal timing, luggage needs, traffic and flight delays.
Louisiana Tour Company says rain changes what visitors see in the swamp
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Louisiana Tour Company in New Orleans is outlining how rainy periods can alter swamp water levels, wildlife visibility, vegetation, sounds and shorelines across South Louisiana wetlands.
Sicona buys Advano and plans New Orleans battery pilot plant
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Australian battery tech company Sicona Battery Technologies has acquired New Orleans-based Advano, giving Sicona a U.S. operating base, patent portfolio and pilot manufacturing site as it moves to scale silicon anode production.
Elmm Law Group founder to receive WILBYBETTY honor in New Orleans
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Gordana “Gordi” Mikalacki, founder of Elmm Law Group, will receive WILBYBETTY’s 2026 Resilience & Reinvention Award at the Women in Leadership conference Sept. 16-18 in New Orleans.
New Orleans street closures can disrupt transportation planning
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Second lines, parades, festivals and construction can quickly reroute traffic in New Orleans, forcing transportation providers to plan around changing streets, pickup points and travel times.
Louisiana Tour Company says slower swamp trips can reveal more wildlife
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Louisiana Tour Company in New Orleans is urging visitors to slow down in Louisiana wetlands to spot more animals and subtle signs of activity.
NEMSCO says small vibration changes can warn of equipment trouble
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NEMSCO in Baton Rouge says shifts in vibration patterns can help maintenance teams spot developing problems in motors, pumps, generators, fans and gearboxes before visible damage or failure appears.
The Chopin Law Firm wins $2.325 million settlement in wheel-separation crash case
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The Chopin Law Firm secured a $2,325,000 settlement for clients injured when a tire and rim separated from their vehicle and triggered a crash.
Argent LNG signs FEED contract with Tecnimont for Louisiana export project
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Argent LNG has signed a front-end engineering design contract with Tecnimont USA for its 25 MTPA export facility at Port Fourchon, Louisiana.
New Orleans rolls out 2026 Halloween calendar
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New Orleans has announced a citywide 2026 Halloween slate running from mid-October through Halloween weekend, led by the free Krewe of BOO! parade on Oct. 24 and family events, ticketed parties and museum programming across the city.
Spiro J. Verras gains New York law license
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Verras Law founder Spiro J. Verras has been admitted to practice in New York, expanding the firm’s ability to serve clients with ties across state lines.
Broussard Knoll wins four People’s Choice honors for third straight year
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Broussard Knoll has again been recognized by Southwest Louisiana voters, taking home four People’s Choice of SWLA honors for 2026. The Lake Charles law firm won Top Law Firm, Workers’ Compensation and Personal Injury, while founding attorney Aaron…
1 Percent Lists Mid-Atlantic taps One Click SEO for AI search push
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1 Percent Lists Mid-Atlantic has partnered with One Click SEO to improve visibility in Google Map Pack results and AI-driven search summaries across Maryland.
Chopin Law Firm adds defense litigator Raven Fielding Benoit
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The Chopin Law Firm has hired Raven Fielding Benoit for its New Orleans personal injury team, adding a former defense shareholder with trucking, catastrophic injury and trial experience.
Heart N Hands sets September heart health events in New Orleans
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Heart N Hands will host a heart health summit and fundraising gala in New Orleans on Sept. 11-12 to support girls’ prevention education, wellness and leadership programs.
Transportation network helps power New Orleans tourism
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New Orleans tourism depends on transportation to connect visitors with hotels, restaurants, conventions, cruise terminals, festivals and attractions across the city and surrounding region.
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