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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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The Chopin Law Firm’s Leah R. Rhodes and John C. Wegmann spoke at a New Orleans Bar Association CLE on July 15, 2026, focused on workers’ compensation and third-party liability claims.

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The Retirement Industry Trust Association will bring its fall conference to New Orleans on Oct. 28-29, 2026, with sessions on retirement-plan regulation, operations and compliance.

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Louisiana’s cypress swamps are doing more than shaping iconic scenery.

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Janet Alexander, founder of Hearts and Minds Learning Center and creator of The Highly Valued Teacher, was selected by the International Association of Top Professionals for its 2026 Top Educational Visionary of the Year honor.

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The International Association of Top Professionals will honor Anthony Berryhill at its annual awards gala in New York City in December.

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Tony’s Fencing & Iron Works is urging Northshore homeowners to inspect gates, fence gaps, pool barriers and driveway visibility as the school year begins.

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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.

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Mold Shield Restoration is urging Louisiana homeowners to act before summer humidity, storms and hidden leaks turn into costly mold damage.

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T.D. Swanbeck’s debut novel, The Alligator Curse, follows a 22-year-old LSU graduate who wakes up transformed into an alligator in New Orleans and has to break a family curse before it becomes permanent.

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That 1 Painter New Orleans says franchise owner Adam Broussard is bringing a more professional painting experience to homeowners and businesses in the city.

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Strickland Brothers 10 Minute Oil Change opened a new shop in Sulphur, Louisiana, marking its fifth location in the state and adding to a network of more than 285 stores across 27 states.

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Assurance Financial was named No. 85 on Business Report’s Top 100 Private Companies in Louisiana for 2025, a ranking based on annual revenue.

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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.

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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.

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New Orleans’ packed calendar of festivals, conventions, games, parades and cruises is driving higher transportation demand across the city.