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New Orleans pizza joint is 2nd restaurant in 2 months to close in this CBD neighborhood

By JUSTIN MITCHELL | Staff writer
12 hrs ago

Blaze Pizza is the latest restaurant to close in South Market, a trendy area of the Central Business District in downtown New Orleans.

Hard Rock Hotel developer will turn a New Orleans skyscraper into a $90 million hotel

By STEPHANIE RIEGEL | Staff writer
13 hrs ago

The lead developer of the Hard Rock Hotel, which collapsed while under construction in 2019, has begun construction on a major new project in a former downtown office building two blocks from …

Why is crawfish so scarce and pricey right now? Here's what you need to know.

BY ADAM DAIGLE | Acadiana Busuiness Edtior and ROBERT STEWART and TIMOTHY BOONE | Staff Writers
21 hrs ago

Take it from the guy who has been in crawfish business for almost 50 years: 2024 might not be the year of the crawfish.

Why is crawfish so scarce and pricey right now? Here's what you need to know.

BY ROBERT STEWART | Staff writer and TIMOTHY BOONE | Business editor
21 hrs ago

For Randy Montalbano Sr., 2024 is shaping up to be a memorable crawfish season — but not for the best of reasons.

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What's next for the Baton Rouge business that won a $75,000 prize from Pharrell Williams?

BY TIMOTHY BOONE | Business editor
23 hrs ago

In 2018, Chris Hilliard, a group of friends and a software developer launched Suds, an app that let people arrange for their dirty clothes to get picked up, brought to a cleaner and returned to them.

A new subdivision proposed for the West Bank of Jefferson Parish raises concerns for neighbors

BY BLAKE PATERSON | Staff writer
23 hrs ago

A proposal for a new subdivision on the West Bank of Jefferson Parish is sparking concerns among residents in the nearby Woodmere neighborhood who worry the development will lower property val…

New details emerge about private club going into former Louisiana Children's Museum building

BY ANTHONY MCAULEY | Staff writer
Jan 7, 2024

As developers put the finishing touches on a new hotel and residential complex in the former Louisiana Children's Museum, details have emerged about the most captivating feature of the project…

New partners at Breazeale, Sachse & Wilson, Kean Miller, Adams and Reese

Jan 7, 2024

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Louisiana Appleseed announces Good Apple Gala honorees

Jan 7, 2024

Ron Forman, Mark Surprenant, Joanna Brochado and Daniel LaGrone will be honored by Louisiana Appleseed at the organization's 14th annual Good Apple Gala.

Shane Guidry to keep Harvey Gulf headquarters in New Orleans

By STEPHANIE RIEGEL | Staff writer
Jan 5, 2024

After announcing last year that he was moving his offshore transportation company from the Central Business District to Metairie, Shane Guidry said this week that Harvey Gulf Marine Internatio…

National RV seller Camping World is buying a Louisiana dealership, with plans to expand and hire

BY TIMOTHY BOONE | Business editor
Updated Jan 5, 2024

Camping World, which bills itself as the world’s largest seller of recreational vehicles, said it has reached a deal to acquire two south Louisiana RV lots.

Here are all the nonstop flights from New Orleans to international destinations in 2024

By LAUREN WALCK | Staff writer
Jan 5, 2024

It's a new year, and New Orleans residents are already searching for travel options to plan their 2024 vacations.

City Council slams River District developers for lack of transparency over tax subsidies

BY ANTHONY MCAULEY | Staff writer
Jan 4, 2024

Fed up members of the New Orleans City Council slammed developers of the River District project on Thursday, accusing them of attempting to push through deals for massive tax subsidies without…

Former LABI head, gubernatorial candidate Stephen Waguespack gets job with U.S. Chamber

BY TIMOTHY BOONE | Business editor
Updated Jan 4, 2024

Stephen Waguespack, who stepped down as the head of Louisiana's largest business organization to unsuccessfully run for governor, has been hired by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

Elegant Prytania Street home offers Uptown living for $2.425M

BY VICTOR ANDREWS | Staff writer
Jan 4, 2024

The delicate blue trim on the cream house at 6028 Prytania St. is a pleasing combination of shades in this gracious neighborhood near Audubon Park.

Wind farms and carbon capture want the same turf off Louisiana's coast. Who gets it?

BY TRISTAN BAURICK | Staff writer
Jan 4, 2024

A turf war on the southwest Louisiana coast is brewing between two industries that both aim to cut carbon emissions but say their multi-million dollar projects require the same stretch of offs…

Gov. John Bel Edwards to join New Orleans law firm when he leaves office. See which one.

By STEPHANIE RIEGEL | Staff writer
Jan 4, 2024

Gov. John Bel Edwards announced Thursday he will be joining the New Orleans-based law firm Fishman Haygood when he leaves office Jan. 8.

Dong Phuong, Urban South bringing back king cake beer and a new flavor for 2024 Mardi Gras

BY POET WOLFE | Staff writer
Jan 4, 2024

Urban South Brewery and Dong Phuong Bakery are collaborating for the second time to merge two big elements a part of the New Orleans Carnival season: king cake and beer.

East Jefferson property transfers for 15-20, 2023. See a list of home and other sales

Jan 4, 2024

Below is a compilation of properties sold in East Jefferson Parish for Dec. 15-20.

St. Tammany property transfers for Dec. 12-18, 2023. See a list of home and other sales

Updated Jan 5, 2024

ST. TAMMANY

St. Tammany property transfers for Dec. 19-22, 2023. See a list of home and other sales

Updated Jan 5, 2024

ST. TAMMANY

Orleans Parish property transfers for Dec. 27-31, 2023. See a list of home and other sales

Staff report
Jan 4, 2024

Below is a compilation of properties sold in Orleans Parish from Dec. 27-31, 2023. Data is compiled from public records.

West Jefferson property transfers for Dec. 15-20, 2023. See a list of home and other sales

Jan 4, 2024

Below is a compilation of properties sold in West Jefferson from Dec. 15-20, 2023. Data is compiled from public records.

Louisiana's state climatologist, a familiar weather expert, sidelined by LSU leaders

BY MARK SCHLEIFSTEIN | Staff writer
Jan 4, 2024

Louisiana State Climatologist Barry Keim, familiar statewide for his explanations of hurricanes, tornadoes and other weather events during his 19 years in the position, has been removed from t…

New Orleans law firm Jones Walker reopens Tallahassee branch

Staff report
Jan 3, 2024

Jones Walker announced Wednesday it will reopen its office in Tallahassee, Florida after a key attorney there rejoined the New Orleans-based law firm.

What will 2024 Mardi Gras floats look like in New Orleans?

By CHRIS GRANGER | Staff photographer
Jan 3, 2024

Now that the holidays are over Mardi Gras float makers are putting the finishing touches on their floats for this year's Carnival. Royal Artists staff are busy finishing Krewe d'Etat, Chaos, P…

Matthew Block, John Bel Edwards' former right-hand man, joins Ochsner as CAO

By STEPHANIE RIEGEL | Staff writer
Jan 3, 2024

Matthew Block, who was Gov. John Bel Edwards’ right-hand man and top lawyer until 15 months ago, has joined Ochsner Health in the newly created position of executive vice president and chief a…

New Orleans landscape firm buys old Baton Rouge used car lot on Florida Boulevard for $770,000

BY TIMOTHY BOONE | Business editor
Jan 2, 2024

A New Orleans-area landscape contractor has purchased a former used car lot on Florida Boulevard and plans to open a Baton Rouge office there.

Business News

New Orleans pizza joint is 2nd restaurant in 2 months to close in this CBD neighborhood

Hard Rock Hotel developer will turn a New Orleans skyscraper into a $90 million hotel

Why is crawfish so scarce and pricey right now? Here's what you need to know.

Why is crawfish so scarce and pricey right now? Here's what you need to know.

Resources

What's next for the Baton Rouge business that won a $75,000 prize from Pharrell Williams?

A new subdivision proposed for the West Bank of Jefferson Parish raises concerns for neighbors

New details emerge about private club going into former Louisiana Children's Museum building

New partners at Breazeale, Sachse & Wilson, Kean Miller, Adams and Reese

Louisiana Appleseed announces Good Apple Gala honorees

Shane Guidry to keep Harvey Gulf headquarters in New Orleans

National RV seller Camping World is buying a Louisiana dealership, with plans to expand and hire

Here are all the nonstop flights from New Orleans to international destinations in 2024

City Council slams River District developers for lack of transparency over tax subsidies

Former LABI head, gubernatorial candidate Stephen Waguespack gets job with U.S. Chamber

Elegant Prytania Street home offers Uptown living for $2.425M

Wind farms and carbon capture want the same turf off Louisiana's coast. Who gets it?

Gov. John Bel Edwards to join New Orleans law firm when he leaves office. See which one.

Dong Phuong, Urban South bringing back king cake beer and a new flavor for 2024 Mardi Gras

East Jefferson property transfers for 15-20, 2023. See a list of home and other sales

St. Tammany property transfers for Dec. 12-18, 2023. See a list of home and other sales

St. Tammany property transfers for Dec. 19-22, 2023. See a list of home and other sales

Orleans Parish property transfers for Dec. 27-31, 2023. See a list of home and other sales

West Jefferson property transfers for Dec. 15-20, 2023. See a list of home and other sales

Louisiana's state climatologist, a familiar weather expert, sidelined by LSU leaders

New Orleans law firm Jones Walker reopens Tallahassee branch

What will 2024 Mardi Gras floats look like in New Orleans?

Matthew Block, John Bel Edwards' former right-hand man, joins Ochsner as CAO

New Orleans landscape firm buys old Baton Rouge used car lot on Florida Boulevard for $770,000

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