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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.
Women to Gather for Live Jazz Sound Bath in New Orleans Church
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A women-focused sound bath will bring live New Orleans jazz and sound healing to a restored 19th-century church in the Marigny on Friday, July 3, during Independence Day weekend.
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.
Party bus transportation stays in demand for New Orleans group events
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Party bus services remain a common choice for weddings, birthdays, corporate outings and festivals across the Greater New Orleans area as groups look for simpler logistics and coordinated travel.
Nurse April launches Louisiana’s first integrative gut health institute
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Natural Wellness with Nurse April is opening an Integrative Gut Health Institute in Arabi, Louisiana, with classes expected to begin in mid-July. The program aims to train students in holistic gut-healing methods and expand access to natural…
Tony’s Fencing & Iron Works publishes Louisiana shared-fence planning guide
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Tony’s Fencing & Iron Works has released a new educational guide for Louisiana homeowners planning fences along shared property lines.
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 swamp tours draw visitors with wildlife encounters
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Louisiana’s wetlands are pulling in travelers for close-up views of alligators, birds and other native species, with tour operators saying the experience blends scenery, education and conservation awareness.
Swamp tours remain a tourism driver around New Orleans
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Swamp tours are continuing to support regional tourism in Southeast Louisiana by pairing wildlife viewing and environmental education with New Orleans travel itineraries.
How hands-on STEM helped shape a future cancer researcher
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Anala Beevers, a 17-year-old New Orleans student accepted to Howard University on a full scholarship, credits family support and STEM NOLA for helping turn early reading ability into a path toward cancer and genetics research.
Louisiana injury claims can include pain and suffering damages
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A Baton Rouge personal injury firm says Louisiana law can allow injured people to seek compensation for pain, emotional distress and other non-economic losses beyond medical bills and property damage.
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.
New report ranks state lawmakers on public education support
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The Network for Public Education has released a new state-by-state report on how lawmakers support public schools, with North Carolina near the bottom and only Nebraska and Vermont earning A grades.
Louisiana enacts shared parenting reform in House Bill 1239
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National Parents Organization is applauding Louisiana’s enactment of House Bill 1239, a new custody law that creates a presumption of substantial, roughly equal time with both parents after separation or divorce.
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.
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.
MOPE Clinic publishes guide on ED evaluation and men’s health
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MOPE Clinic in Metairie has released a new educational guide explaining that erectile dysfunction can involve circulation, hormones, blood sugar, sleep, stress, and other health factors.
Louisiana caregiver Tonie Meeks Lotts gets Influential Women spotlight
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Influential Women is featuring Rapides, Louisiana, caregiver and wellness practitioner Tonie Meeks Lotts for her work in nursing, holistic care, creative arts, and mentorship.
Gemstone hardness can guide better everyday jewelry choices
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Choosing a gemstone for daily wear is about more than color.
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