Commission Accomplished: NBA star Anthony Davis’ former Metairie estate sells for $2.3M
NBA star Anthony Davis’ Metairie estate sold for $2.325 million, leading Greater New Orleans luxury home sales for the week.
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Crews completed paving on part of Decatur Street as a delayed French Quarter infrastructure project continues in New Orleans.
Forbes ranks Louisiana’s best employers for 2026
Forbes ranks Louisiana’s best employers for 2026, with 18 companies across healthcare, education, energy and other industries making the list.
St. Bernard honors 3 longtime educators
St. Bernard Parish celebrated retiring educators Wayne Warner, Carole Mundt and Doris Voitier for decades of service to local schools.
Historic St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church reopens after upgrades
St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Plaquemine has reopened after major renovations.
Salary needed to live comfortably in Louisiana
A new SmartAsset analysis estimates how much single adults and families need to earn to live comfortably in Louisiana in 2026.
New Orleans-based Sazerac buys Kentucky distillery for $20M
New Orleans-based Sazerac acquired a Kentucky distillery for $20 million, adding production capacity as it works to meet spirits demand.
New Orleans restaurant tops national Mexican food list
A New Orleans restaurant ranks No. 1 on The New York Times' list of 41 top Mexican restaurants across the United States.
The Greyhound restaurant closes after 6 years in downtown Covington
The Greyhound has closed after six years in downtown Covington as its owners shift their focus to longtime Italian restaurant Del Porto.
Imperial Woodpecker opens fourth New Orleans location
Imperial Woodpecker Sno-Balls opens its fourth location at New Orleans City Park, expanding the local business near City Putt.
Amazon expands drone delivery to 500 locales
Amazon plans to expand drone delivery to about 500 U.S. locales by year end, significantly growing its Prime Air service.
Louisiana unveils new tourism marketing campaign
Louisiana will launch a new tourism campaign in November after 45 million visitors generated $19.5 billion in spending in 2025.
Louisiana schools adopt new physical education standards
Louisiana schools will adopt new physical education standards in 2027, emphasizing fitness, movement skills and active participation.
Louisiana’s college sports programs are losing money. Can sales taxes save them?
Louisiana public universities are exploring new revenue sources as athletic department deficits strain school budgets statewide.
China robot makers seek to turn humanoid hype into useful work
Chinese robot makers are moving humanoids into factories, warehouses and homes as investment and commercial demand accelerate.
New Louisiana law opens recreational alligator hunt lottery
Louisiana opens applications for its first recreational alligator hunt, offering up to 5,000 hunters a chance to participate.
Son of a Saint, GNO Inc. launch workforce program
Son of a Saint and GNO Inc. launch a workforce program connecting young men with training for high-demand careers in New Orleans.
Camelback Ventures opens applications for 2027 fellowship
New Orleans-based Camelback Ventures opens its 2027 fellowship, offering early-stage entrepreneurs $50,000 and business coaching.
New Orleans Botanical Garden unveils refreshed Sun Garden
New Orleans Botanical Garden will unveil its redesigned Sun Garden Sept. 2, featuring drought-tolerant plants and landscaping.
Landry fast tracks critical minerals environmental reviews
Gov. Jeff Landry orders faster environmental permitting as Louisiana seeks investment in critical minerals and rare earth production.
River Oaks expands New Orleans behavioral healthcare
River Oaks Hospital has renovated its Harahan outpatient programs as part of a multimillion-dollar behavioral health campus overhaul.
Southeastern opens military museum with 1,000 artifacts
Southeastern Louisiana University will open a free military history museum Aug. 26 in Hammond featuring more than 1,000 artifacts.
Kenner to begin reconstruction of community center
Kenner will break ground Aug. 20 on the reconstruction of the Arthur P. Clay Community Center in partnership with InclusivCare.
New Orleans colleges rank among Louisiana’s best
New Orleans institutions earned prominent spots in U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 ranking of the best colleges across Louisiana.
AI boom reshapes LG Energy battery strategy
LG Energy is shifting much of its North American battery production toward energy storage as AI data centers drive growing power demand.
Moderna cancer vaccine succeeds in major trial
Moderna and Merck's personalized mRNA cancer vaccine cut melanoma recurrence and spread in a late-stage trial, sending shares soaring.
Northshore lawmakers discuss business priorities after session
Northshore lawmakers discussed economic development, workforce, infrastructure and other business priorities at a St. Tammany Chamber event.
Jefferson Parish Schools launches new board information platform
Jefferson Parish Schools is launching a new online platform Aug. 21 to provide easier access to board meetings, policies and documents.
NAMI Southeast Louisiana sets annual Audubon Park fundraiser
NAMI Southeast Louisiana will host its annual Audubon Park walk Sept. 26, aiming to raise $175,000 for free mental health services.
Louisiana targets 100,000-person gap in nutrition assistance
Louisiana is expanding WIC outreach and mobile services as more than 100,000 potentially eligible residents remain unenrolled.