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Brett Louis Thomas releases New Orleans country anthem Bourbon Street Rain
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New Orleans singer-songwriter Brett Louis Thomas has released “Bourbon Street Rain,” a country single inspired by Bourbon Street, rainstorms, and the city’s hard-to-break spirit.
Louisiana caregiver Tonie Meeks Lotts recognized for holistic wellness work
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Influential Women is spotlighting Rapides, Louisiana resident Tonie Meeks Lotts, a nurse, caregiver and creative professional with more than 30 years of experience.
Hot 8 Brass Band opens Music at Miller Park season June 20
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Hot 8 Brass Band will headline the first Music at Miller Park concert of the summer on June 20 in Omaha’s Miller Park. The free show brings the New Orleans brass band’s nearly 30-year history, Grammy recognition and high-energy sound to a North…
Essence Festival returns to New Orleans July 3-5, 2026
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The 2026 ESSENCE Festival of Culture is set for New Orleans over Fourth of July weekend, with concerts at the Caesars Superdome and daytime programming at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center.
BMF marks 100 years in New Orleans
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Beuerman Miller Fitzgerald, Inc. launched a centennial campaign to mark 100 years of branding, advertising and crisis work from New Orleans.
Swamp tours keep Louisiana's wetlands at the center of tourism
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Swamp tourism is drawing visitors to South Louisiana for wildlife viewing, cultural history and wetland education.
Tony’s Fencing warns landscaping can shorten fence life
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Tony’s Fencing & Iron Works is urging Southeast Louisiana homeowners to watch how plants, mulch, irrigation, drainage and yard work affect fences in humid, rainy conditions.
Southern Homes Team ranks No. 5 in Louisiana by RealTrends Verified
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RealTrends Verified ranked Southern Homes Team No. 5 among Louisiana real estate teams based on 2025 sales production, while founder Tracy Mathis also earned statewide Top Agent honors.
US FUSION & Specialty Construction to attend EPC Show in Houston
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US FUSION & Specialty Construction will attend the 2026 Energy Projects Conference & Expo on June 16-17 at Houston’s George R. Brown Convention Center.
Professional watch repair helps preserve mechanical timepieces
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Mechanical watches need routine professional service to stay accurate, avoid wear and retain value as they age. A Baton Rouge-area watch repair business says maintenance is especially important for vintage pieces, heirlooms and luxury models that…
Coordinated transportation emerges as fix for event parking and traffic
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Event planners and group hosts are leaning on coordinated transportation to ease parking shortages and traffic bottlenecks at gatherings in New Orleans and beyond.
Danyelle Bridges leads women’s healing event in Metairie
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Danyelle Bridges hosted Crowned with Grace: A Celebration of Legacy & Love on April 25 in Metairie, Louisiana, bringing women together for healing, reflection, wellness awareness and legacy-building.
Biomed advances NA-931 into Phase 3 obesity trials
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Biomed Industries unveiled global Phase 3 plans for NA-931 at the ADA 2026 Scientific Sessions in New Orleans, including testing the oral drug alone and with oral semaglutide.
Physician Collaborators expands physician matching for NJ nurse practitioners and PAs
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Physician Collaborators says it is connecting New Jersey nurse practitioners and physician assistants with board-certified physicians to support independent practices across specialties.
Motorcycle crashes carry distinct injury risks, safety experts warn
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Motorcycle accidents can cause injury patterns that differ sharply from passenger vehicle collisions because riders lack the protection of enclosed vehicles.
MetaShape reports preclinical MS 001 data with GLP-1 drugs
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MetaShape Pharma presented preclinical data at the ADA 2026 Scientific Sessions in New Orleans showing MS 001 boosted semaglutide and tirzepatide outcomes in obese mice.
Outdoor structures are becoming a bigger part of home life in Louisiana
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Homeowners are increasingly adding patios, pavilions, kitchens, garages and other outdoor structures to make better use of residential space.
Gulf Coast industrial boom lifts demand for workforce housing
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Expansion in LNG, energy and infrastructure projects across Texas and Louisiana is pushing more employers and contractors to look for scalable housing options.
AI-assisted SEO is changing how businesses improve search visibility
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Artificial intelligence is increasingly woven into SEO workflows, changing how businesses research, plan, and monitor online content while search engines themselves rely more on AI to interpret intent and surface answers.
Virtual tours are reshaping how customers size up businesses before visiting
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Businesses are using 360-degree virtual tours to give customers a clearer view of locations before they arrive, from restaurants and hotels to medical offices and retail stores.
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