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New Orleans-inspired Trinity opens in Chattanooga's Southside
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The Trinity has opened in Chattanooga’s Southside District, bringing New Orleans-style food, drinks and hospitality to 1278 Market Street.
Baton Rouge Telco credit union sees $4 million in loan value from Appli calculators
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Baton Rouge Telco Federal Credit Union launched Appli’s AI-powered calculators on its website and says the tools generated more than $4 million in loan conversion value in just over a month.
Travel And Tour World ranks top Halloween destinations in the Americas and Caribbean for 2026
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Travel And Tour World has released its Top 30 Halloween Travel Destinations in the Americas and Caribbean for 2026, putting Salem, Orlando and Sleepy Hollow at the top. The ranking shows how witch-trial history, haunted attractions, Día de Muertos…
The Windsor Court plans Duckhorn 50th anniversary wine dinner in New Orleans
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The Windsor Court’s Grill Room will host a 40-seat Duckhorn Vineyards anniversary dinner on Sept. 23, 2026, pairing five courses with commemorative wines in New Orleans.
NOV Tuboscope to present two deepwater technical papers in New Orleans
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Tuboscope will present two papers at the 29th Annual Deepwater Technical Symposium on Aug. 25-26 in New Orleans, focusing on drillstring heat management and GRE-lined carbon-steel protection for deepwater injection wells.
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.
Ruby Shore Software reviews the evolving role of SEO planners in Shreveport
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Ruby Shore Software has completed an internal process review in Shreveport that examines how SEO planner responsibilities are changing in modern digital strategy.
Influential Women spotlights Southern University at New Orleans financial aid director Latasha Hales
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Influential Women is featuring Latasha Hales, a higher education leader who now serves as director of financial aid at Southern University at New Orleans.
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.
Louisiana Offshore Fishing Charters launches corporate fishing packages in Venice
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Captain Troy Wetzel and Louisiana Offshore Fishing Charters have launched turnkey corporate fishing charters in Venice, Louisiana, aimed at companies seeking executive retreats, client entertainment and team-building trips.
Bleisure travel trend boosts New Orleans business hotels
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New data shows more business travelers are blending work and leisure, and New Orleans is well-positioned to benefit from the shift.
How summer heat changes wildlife activity in Louisiana wetlands
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Summer temperatures shape when and where Louisiana wetland wildlife moves, from alligators and turtles to birds, snakes and mammals.
SMJ Plumbing flags common causes of dishwasher drain problems
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SMJ Plumbing is drawing attention to dishwasher drainage issues that can point to clogged filters, blocked hoses, or wider kitchen plumbing problems.
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.
Research says New Orleans mansion housed first desegregated public school in the South
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New research tied to the Lalaurie Mansion at 1140 Royal Street says the Lower Girls’ School opened there in 1870 as the first racially integrated public school in the South.
Duke Bardwell retires from live shows as Prime Video doc revisits his Elvis years
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Duke Bardwell, the bassist who played 181 concerts with Elvis Presley in 1974 and 1975, has retired from live performance at 83. A three-part documentary, Duke & The King, is now streaming on Prime Video and expands the focus beyond Elvis to…
Tony’s Fencing warns Louisiana homeowners to plan around septic systems before fence work
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Tony’s Fencing & Iron Works is urging Louisiana homeowners to locate septic tanks, drainfields and private utilities before installing fences.
Thomas LeBrun book earns NYC Big Book Award recognition, Times Square spotlight
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Thomas LeBrun’s Aurora Rift: A Man Out of Time was named a 2026 NYC Big Book Award Distinguished Favorite in Action/Adventure and will be featured on a Times Square billboard on Oct. 10. The recognition expands visibility for the author, whose…
Bent's RV expands Louisiana inventory with new 2025 and 2026 campers
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Bent’s RV is featuring new travel trailers and fifth wheels at its Albany and Boutte, Louisiana locations, with 2025 and 2026 models from Keystone, Forest River and Prime Time. The lineup gives shoppers more options to compare floor plans, towing…
Why Louisiana alligators stay nearly motionless for long periods
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Alligators in Louisiana wetlands often look idle, but that stillness helps them regulate body temperature, save energy and hunt.
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