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Jindal adviser: LSU privatization deals on track
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New Orleans area job gains continue slow climb in April
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The New Orleans area gained jobs in April, but still had the third highest unemployment rate in the state, behind…
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Grand jury empaneled to review Medicaid contract
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The Louisiana attorney general's office says a special grand jury has been selected to look into possible criminal activity involving…
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New shared office space opens in Exchange Centre
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Icon Offices aims to attract entrepreneurs who are looking for inexpensive office space but aren’t interested in the open floor…
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Commentary: Leveraging motions in limine to win your trial and appeal
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Historic district draws lines between Mandeville neighbors
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Residents and business owners in Old Mandeville say the city’s new historic district designation will go a long way toward…
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La. Senate rejects move to stop Common Core standards
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The Louisiana Senate has killed a resolution that sought to keep the state from using a set of uniform national…
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Former Baton Rouge lawyer sentenced in fraud case
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James M. Bernhard III has been sentenced to 27 months in prison today for wire fraud in connection with the…
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Negotiation skills propel corporate attorney to Monopoly title
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The 30-year-old corporate attorney handles transactional matters such as mergers and acquisitions as well as general contract work. But in…
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Stocks mixed as investors reassess Fed worries
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Investors recovered their poise by midday today after an early sell-off sent stocks sharply lower.
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City shuffles occupants for building overhaul
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The St. Bernard Center will close at the end of the summer for renovations, forcing the relocation of the New…
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Sinkhole lawsuits to get class-action status
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A federal judge in New Orleans says he will grant class-action status to four lawsuits filed over issues raised by…
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La. Senate rejects end of federal sugar program
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Louisiana's $3.5 billion sugarcane and sugar mill industries could breathe a sigh of relief after an effort to effectively end…
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Senator Landrieu seeks to delay flood insurance increases
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Sen. Mary Landrieu filed legislation this week to delay flood insurance increases for many residents and businesses in southern Louisiana…
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Torres sells hotel properties, moves to next investment
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The sales of three French Quarter-Marigny boutique hotel properties are the latest real estate disposals by Sidney Torres IV, the…
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La. Senate approves revamped equal pay for women bill
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A week after rejecting a bill that would have prohibited employers from paying unequal wages for the same job based…
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Bollinger delivers 6th cutter to Coast Guard
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Bollinger Shipyards, Inc. has delivered the sixth fast response cutter to the U.S. Coast Guard.
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Republicans chafe over financial statement request
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Louisiana's Republican Party is blasting the legislative auditor's office after both the GOP and the state Democratic Party were asked…
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Ascension Parish hiring 50 new teachers
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Ascension Parish is looking to hire 50 new teachers.
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Louisiana auto sales outpace national gains
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Detroit automakers linked the April uptick to improving home construction and increased demand for new vehicles from contractors and tradesmen.
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Community college construction bill clears House committee
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The bill continued its successful run through the legislature despite threats that the measure could come at the expense of…
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College tuition hike bills scrapped for session
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Attempts to raise tuition at Louisiana's public colleges appear dead for the session, despite concerns about repeated rounds of cuts…
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Initiative selects NOLA for storm water management help
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The two-year Re.Invest Initiative seeks to help New Orleans and seven other coastal cities vulnerable to strengthening storms better select…
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Commentary: Getting tough on resume fraud
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To leaders who value their organizations’ reputations, certain stories remind us to perform due diligence on prospective employees. To the…
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Obama threatens veto of House student loan plan
1 days ago
President Barack Obama is threatening to veto House Republicans' student loan bill.
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Banks large and small vying for North Shore market share
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Competition for North Shore deposits and loans remains stiff, even as national banks corner larger shares of customers in nearby…
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Median CEO pay rises to $9.7 million in 2012
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CEO pay has been going in one direction for the past three years: up.
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State test results up overall; voucher schools flat
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State education officials say the number of Louisiana public school students performing at grade level nudged up from 68 percent…
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New Orleans-area casino winnings sag in April
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Winnings at the four New Orleans-area casinos dropped last month, reflecting a broader downward trend in winnings across the state…
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Tropical Isle wins out-of-state Hand Grenade suit
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The proprietor of Bourbon Street icons Tropical Isle and Funky Pirate have vigorously protected their trademarked Hand Grenade cocktail in…
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BP protester settles suit alleging retaliation
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A woman has reached a lawsuit settlement with a south Mississippi city where she says police arrested her for protesting…
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Louisiana exports set 1Q record despite China setback
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The growth occurred despite a significant decrease in trade with China, the state’s largest export market.
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Contractor fee hike might become voluntary
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A House panel amended a bill to increase the licensee fee for Louisiana contractors, an effort to raise money for…
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US home sales tick up to highest in 3 ½ years
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Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes ticked up last month to the highest level in three and a half years,…
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Opinion: Review process shapes a better Habana Outpost
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After more than 10 months of tweaking plans at the direction of the Vieux Carré Commission — and under intense…
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More doctors, hospitals using electronic records
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The Obama administration says more doctors and hospitals are embracing technology as adoption of computerized medical records reaches a "tipping…
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Authorities push seatbelt safety
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Between now and June 2, officers from 132 agencies will participate in the state's largest-ever concentrated effort to increase the…
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La. Senate defers gun bill ban on federal oversight
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Senators postponed a vote yesterday on a controversial bill that would prohibit enforcement in Louisiana of any federal bans on…
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La. House overwhelmingly refuses to expand Medicaid
1 days ago
The Louisiana House overwhelmingly refused yesterday to provide government-subsidized health insurance to thousands of people with the Medicaid dollars available…
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Legislation targets new Planned Parenthood clinic
1 days ago
Lawmakers are looking for ways to create roadblocks for Planned Parenthood's construction of a new facility in New Orleans that…
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$100K donor spurs new gifts for Loyola
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Loyola University in New Orleans says a recent $100,000 donation to the university came with one big condition.
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PSC approves settlement with Entergy Gulf States
1 days ago
State regulators have approved a settlement that would lower Entergy's profit margin, pay a refund and roll back rates for…
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Hammond’s proposed budget calls for pay hikes
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Hammond Mayor Mayson Foster's proposed budget for the 2013-14 fiscal year calls for raising the pay of city employees even…
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Obamacare end-around dies in La. house
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A Covington lawmaker's bill seeking to reject the federal health care overhaul championed by President Barack Obama failed to win…
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Perlis rebrands Baton Rouge acquisition
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Six months after a move to acquire a high-end Baton Rouge clothing retailer, Perlis has rebranded the store and hired…
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Tornado hits close to home for our family
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Disasters have made it a tumultuous year for employees around The Dolan Company, the parent entity of New Orleans CityBusiness.…
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La. drivers can’t tweet or post to Facebook
2 days ago
Motorists in Louisiana will have to add tweets and Facebook updates to the list of activity banned while driving, in…
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Moniz: LNG exports on hold until data reviewed
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Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz said today he will delay final decisions on about 20 applications to export liquefied natural gas…
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Jindal says marine contractor plans $30M expansion
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An oilfield service company plans a new $10 million headquarters in Gray and a $20 million manufacturing and fabrication plant…
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Metairie engineering firm opens North Shore office
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The new office is the company’s third, joining a second location in Houston, and will add to its service area…
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Children’s museum to anchor St. Tammany cultural district
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The 20,000-square-foot museum was originally intended for Koop Drive near the parish government complex and the Tammany Trace trailhead. Plans…
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PSC to revisit energy efficiency program debate
2 days ago
The state's utility regulatory agency will reconsider a decision to shelve a planned statewide energy efficiency program.
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Commentary: Quality clients make for a quality practice
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If you, like many of your colleagues, have stocked your practice with clients who aren’t a good fit, you’ll spend…
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ESPN cutting workforce, ‘smartly managing costs’
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ESPN is cutting its workforce, the latest Disney division to reduce staff.
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Rene Bajeux has fresh take on bistro scene
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Rene Bistrot is part of the French bistro club, and it is conceivable that we may have too many of…
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Huntington Ingalls exec to pursue energy work for Avondale
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Huntington Ingalls announced in February that it would target oil and gas infrastructure projects to bring work to Avondale, where…
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Adams and Reese merges with S. Carolina firm
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This is Adams and Reese’s second merger this year.
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Globalstar reaches deal with debt holders
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The deal brings to a close weeks of negotiations between the Covington-based company and noteholders that sought to surrender their…
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Former IRS chief: Can’t say how targeting happened
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The man who led the Internal Revenue Service when it was giving extra scrutiny to tea party and other conservative…
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La. senators reject new school funding formula
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Senators have killed a $3.5 billion public school funding proposal submitted to lawmakers by the Board of Elementary and Secondary…
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Tax-free profits tempt on-campus bookstores
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Parochial high schools in New Orleans continue to dip their toes into the retail world, peeling business away from uniform…
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Microsoft expected to reveal next-generation Xbox
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Microsoft is set to reveal the next generation of its Xbox entertainment console during a presentation Tuesday at its headquarters…
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Markets choppy ahead of Bernanke testimony
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Stocks pushed higher today but the momentum was muted as investors were cautious in the run-up to a much-anticipated statement…
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Judge tosses ex-BP executive’s obstruction charge
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A federal judge has dismissed a charge that is the backbone of the case against a former BP executive accused…
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Court fight over cost of Orleans Parish jail fixes delayed
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A federal judge has delayed a hearing about the cost of Orleans Parish jail reforms and who should pay for…
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St. Tammany coroner to turn over 80K emails
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Lawyers say St. Tammany Parish Coroner Peter Galvan has agreed to give nearly 80,000 emails to the state legislative auditor…
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New Orleans inspector-general appointed to new term
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The New Orleans Ethics Review Board voted 4-0 to reappoint Ed Quatrevaux as the city's inspector general for a second…
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Lawsuit against St. Bernard president dismissed
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A federal judge has dismissed former St. Bernard Parish President Craig Taffaro's defamation lawsuit against current Parish President Dave Peralta…
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Judge to hear request to expand Eastside Middle School
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The proposal to expand Hammond Eastside Middle School to eighth grade will be discussed in federal court May 29 in…
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Cameron LNG export complex adds foreign partners
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The deal provides key economic footing the Cameron LNG project and underscores the confidence investors have that federal regulators are…
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Tulane law clinic sues EPA to change refinery permit
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Tulane University’s Environmental Law Clinic is suing the head of the Environmental Protection Agency to modify an air permit that…
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La. suspends explosives license
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Louisiana authorities have suspended the explosives licenses of a company accused of improperly storing millions of pounds of a military…
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Marigny group wants part of riverfront park revenue
1283 days ago
The neighborhood association in a draft good neighbor agreement submitted to NOBC proposes that it be paid 10 percent of…
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New Orleans Food Cooperative begins operating in the Marigny
1253 days ago
The long-in-the-planning New Orleans Food Cooperative took a significant step forward last month when it began operating a Sunday afternoon…
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Charitable pilots form network to transport pets
1241 days ago
OKLAHOMA CITY - Sam Taylor wanted to get back into flying, but the former Navy pilot of 20 years soon…
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GNO Inc. to open ‘I.P. North’ in Covington
1184 days ago
Greater New Orleans Inc. today announced plans for an entrepreneurial hub in Covington based off the Intellectual Property building that…
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Who Dat? Inc. sues NFL Properties, Saints, La.
1173 days ago
BATON ROUGE - The company that made a 1983 recording of what became one of the New Orleans Saints’ most…
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Halliburton: Work on oil rig finished before blast
1109 days ago
WASHINGTON — Oil services contractor Halliburton Inc. says it safely finished a cementing operation 20 hours before a Gulf of…
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Small business lending bill headed toward vote
1030 days ago
WASHINGTON - Community banks would be able tap a $30 billion government fund to help them increase lending to small…
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Opinion: It’s a jail, not a prison
947 days ago
A mayoral panel and the U.S. Department of Justice are taking a closer look at Sheriff Marlin Gusman’s plans to…
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Clerk of Court still trying to put mortgage and conveyance system back together
926 days ago
Following a recent system outage, mortgage data through Aug. 6, 2009 and conveyance (sales) through March 27, 2009 are available…
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State distribution laws bottle microbrewery growth options
1202 days ago
There was a time when New Orleans was the beer capital of the South, but distributor agreements have made it…
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Workplace posting rule has lawyers bracing for litigation
841 days ago
WASHINGTON — A proposed rule from the National Labor Relations Board that would require employers to post a notice informing…
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Homeowners say developer built shoddy structures
1186 days ago
A house developer Stephen Bandi built in the Algiers Riverpoint subdivision remains unfinished. Homeowners say Bandi sold homes that had…
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Cloistered St. Raymond facing criminal investigation
1182 days ago
The Center of Jesus the Lord, a "Catholic charismatic retreat center," on North Rampart Street is one of two addresses…
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Mall gets overhaul on Chef Menteur
1182 days ago
Carter Jacquet discusses his plans to turn the former Chef Menteur Mall site in eastern New Orleans into a business…
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N.O. tourism and convention marketing sets goals
523 days ago
When New Orleans began rebuilding its biggest business after Hurricane Katrina, it did not want to just get back to…
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Home sales figures from 2007-10 to be lowered
528 days ago
WASHINGTON — National home sales figures will be lowered dating back to 2007 after the private trade group that collects…
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Federal government on pace to run budget deficit below $1T
528 days ago
WASHINGTON — The federal government is on pace to run a deficit below $1 trillion for the first time in…
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Downtown club places emphasis on diversity
1143 days ago
From left: New Orleans Club founding members David Anderson, Charles Teamer, Virginia Boulet and Fenn French chat outside the new…
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Lots of parking in LSU hospital plans
1144 days ago
Charity Hospital has been shuttered since Hurricane Katrina. Some opponents to plans for a replacement hospital complain that it will…
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Snuggie spawns Saints fans shopping frenzy
1242 days ago
No, it isn't a scene from "Alien." It's the Peekaru, the genetically inferior cousin of the Snuggie. The Monday before…
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S&WB cracks down on artists’ use of popular meter cover
1247 days ago
Artist Tracy Thomson hangs her "Kabuki Potholders," which depict various New Orleans neighborhoods on the classic New Orleans Water Meter…
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St. Raymond surfaces for bankruptcy hearing
1185 days ago
Jim St. Raymond has surfaced, once again, at a Catholic cloister. But exactly where the political consultant and failed real…
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FEMA gives St. Bernard money for new school
885 days ago
St. Bernard Parish is getting $26 million in federal hurricane aid to build a new elementary school. The Federal Emergency…
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New Orleans Food Cooperative begins operating in the Marigny
1253 days ago
The long-in-the-planning New Orleans Food Cooperative took a significant step forward last month when it began operating a Sunday afternoon…
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Halliburton: Work on oil rig finished before blast
1109 days ago
WASHINGTON — Oil services contractor Halliburton Inc. says it safely finished a cementing operation 20 hours before a Gulf of…
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Diverse tech industry unites to tout NOLA
1156 days ago
More than 30 Louisiana representatives were in Austin, Texas, earlier this month to promote business at South by Southwest. (Photo…
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Marigny group wants part of riverfront park revenue
1283 days ago
The neighborhood association in a draft good neighbor agreement submitted to NOBC proposes that it be paid 10 percent of…
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New Orleans hotels file class-action suit against BP
1092 days ago
Saying the Gulf of Mexico oil leak is hurting the tourism industry, some New Orleans hotels have filed a class-action…
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Landrieu names new NORD director
1064 days ago
Victor Richard III has been named director of the New Orleans Recreation Department, a position he previously held from 1994-99.…
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New Orleans keeps beverage audit franchise busy
1155 days ago
Bevinco employee Riva Reed checks liquor levels at The Bombay Club in the Prince Conti Hotel. (Photo by Frank Aymami)…
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Small business lending bill headed toward vote
1030 days ago
WASHINGTON - Community banks would be able tap a $30 billion government fund to help them increase lending to small…
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Airport security strip searches spawn idea of passenger advocate
528 days ago
The proposal, released Sunday, was prompted by an elderly woman’s recent claims that she was strip searched by security officials…
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Off the Clock: Darla Saux, Stone Oil controller
1228 days ago
(Photo by Tracie Morris Schaffer) Age: 49 Family: husband, Connie; stepdaughter, Corrie Education: bachelor’s degree in accounting, University of New…
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Federal transportation officials release ‘wish list’
877 days ago
JACKSON, MS — The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials has compiled a list of very distinct -…
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Driving Forces: Alden McDonald
961 days ago
Editor’s note: These profiles are part of New Orleans CityBusiness’ month-long observance of its 30th anniversary. Our Driving Forces were…
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Gulf spill suit lawyers want claims czar reined in
884 days ago
Lead plaintiffs attorneys in lawsuits over the Gulf oil spill say BP is calling the shots on handling of the…
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Restaurants overcome obstacles for strong 2010
878 days ago
A restaurant owner looking for an excuse for a bad 2010 can find it easily enough. The Gulf of Mexico…
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Off the Clock: Jan Lancaster, Archdiocese of New Orleans superintendent of schools
695 days ago
Jan Lancaster always wanted to be a teacher. Her aunt, Sister Mary Daniel, was an associate superintendent for the Archdiocese…
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Divided FCC adopts rules to protect Web traffic
884 days ago
WASHINGTON — A divided Federal Communications Commission has approved new rules meant to prohibit broadband companies from interfering with Internet…
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Apple allegedly readying 6 million Verizon iPhones
876 days ago
LONG ISLAND, NY — Apple has raised the bar on the number of iPhones it expects to ship in the…
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$2.6M lost in Louisiana fishing license revenue
884 days ago
BATON ROUGE — Louisiana’s Department of Wildlife and Fisheries says BP PLC has agreed to pay $2.56 million to cover…
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Aviation board OKs contract for new airport director
1128 days ago
The New Orleans Aviation Board today approved an employment contract with veteran airport administrator Iftikhar Ahmad as director of aviation…
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Louisiana removing thousands of inactive voters
885 days ago
BATON ROUGE — Louisiana is removing about 121,000 inactive voters from voting rolls. Secretary of State Tom Schedler said the…
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Opinion: 10 steps to success in 2011
878 days ago
With 2010 wrapped up in a nice, neat package, it’s time to forge ahead into 2011. To help you do…
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First Bank & Trust names Gary Blossman president
1206 days ago
First Bank and Trust has a new president, and his name is a familiar one in banking circles. Gary Blossman,…
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Stocks set to rise after Obama extends tax cuts
885 days ago
NEW YORK — An extension of tax cuts for all Americans is giving stocks a lift. All three major indexes…
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Who Dat? Inc. sues NFL Properties, Saints, La.
1173 days ago
BATON ROUGE - The company that made a 1983 recording of what became one of the New Orleans Saints’ most…
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Saintsational Impact
1183 days ago
Darian Blanchard Saints merchandise outside of the Superdome before the New Orleans vs. New England game in November. (Photo by…
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Clerk of Court still trying to put mortgage and conveyance system back together
926 days ago
Following a recent system outage, mortgage data through Aug. 6, 2009 and conveyance (sales) through March 27, 2009 are available…
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New Orleans woman sentenced in Medicaid fraud case
1154 days ago
A New Orleans woman has been sentenced to nearly two years in prison in a Medicaid fraud case. Una Favorite…
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Entergy plans to demolish A.B. Paterson facility
812 days ago
It’s hard to see the details of the A.B. Paterson power plant on Dwyer Road from outside the rusted fence…
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Lakeview bouncing back younger, still smaller
1162 days ago
Joe Giarrusso discusses the flurry of residential construction around his home on Colbert Street in Lakeview. (Photo by Frank Aymami)…
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South Butt embraces cold shoulder from North Face
1242 days ago
ST. LOUIS — “We’re being sued!” For most companies, especially a nascent clothing manufacturer, such an exclamation would be one…
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Benefit concert to replace Grand Isle Tarpon Rodeo
1086 days ago
The Grand Isle International Tarpon Rodeo, first held in 1928 on the barrier island, has been cancelled. Instead, a benefit…
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Louisiana lands an ‘elephant’ with Nucor plant
980 days ago
Wednesday’s announcement from Nucor Corp. that it intends to build a $2 billion pig iron and steel plant in St.…
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NFC championship game doesn’t necessarily mean touchdown for N.O. hotels
1218 days ago
Saints fans party outside the Superdome before the New York Giants game Oct. 18. (Photo by Frank Aymami) While the…
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Off the Clock: Randy Loup, Louisiana Landscape Specialty Inc. president and CEO
1030 days ago
Age: 47 Family: wife, Shannon; daughter, Kelsey Education: studied pre-veterinary science and biology at the University of New Orleans Hometown:…
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N.O. Auction Galleries declares bankruptcy, stays open
777 days ago
New Orleans Auction Galleries Inc. has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy claiming $4 million in debt and $500,000 in assets.…
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Charitable pilots form network to transport pets
1241 days ago
OKLAHOMA CITY - Sam Taylor wanted to get back into flying, but the former Navy pilot of 20 years soon…
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GNO Inc. to open ‘I.P. North’ in Covington
1184 days ago
Greater New Orleans Inc. today announced plans for an entrepreneurial hub in Covington based off the Intellectual Property building that…
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Drew Brees, Marshall Faulk team for 9th Ward Field of Dreams
1204 days ago
New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees and former All-Pro running back Marshall Faulk are joining forces to raise money for…
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Zulu grant spotlights the ultimate workaround
1182 days ago
Let’s delve into the world of governmental accounting for a bit. While not the most riveting of subjects, it’s important…
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Gentilly Gamble
1147 days ago
When Shane Finkelstein decided to open a third location of Nacho Mama’s, he didn’t look to the French Nacho Mama’s…
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Orleans Parish Law Enforcement bond rating increased
1183 days ago
The Orleans Parish Law Enforcement District received an upgraded bond rating today for general obligation bonds voters approved in October…
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Enrollment still rising in St. Bernard as recovery continues
1016 days ago
As the Gulf region reaches the five-year mark since the 2005 hurricane season, few public school districts can account for…
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CityBusiness 2009 Rewind: Nonprofits
1247 days ago
New Orleans City Business The impact of the nationwide economic collapse in late 2008 was felt across the nonprofit sector…
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Cost of Louisiana driver’s license going up $15
1181 days ago
BATON ROUGE — The price of a Louisiana driver’s license — whether new or a renewal — is going up.…
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Theater projects remain coming attractions
960 days ago
Anybody looking for a status report on the redevelopment of the Canal Street theaters can expect to receive one of…
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Villere OK with state florist license requirement
1162 days ago
Monique Chauvin arranges an orchid at Mitch's Flowers on Magazine Street. (Photo by Frank Aymami) Roger Villere was 11 years…
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FDIC closes Statewide Bank, Home Bank to acquire assets
1167 days ago
Federal regulators have closed Statewide Bank in Covington, marking the first failure of a Louisiana financial institution since 2003. The…
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Court ruling casting clouds over sunshine laws
1155 days ago
It may as well have been a weapon. That was courthouse security’s reaction to the tape recorder I tried to…
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Driving Forces: Pres Kabacoff
937 days ago
Editor’s note: These profiles are part of New Orleans CityBusiness’ monthlong observance of its 30th anniversary. Our Driving Forces were…
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Rooms to Go opens $50M Pearl River facility
1262 days ago
Furniture giant Rooms to Go has opened an 858,000-square-foot distribution and retail outlet in Pearl River. Gulf Opportunity Zone Bonds…
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iSeatz makes Deloitte's fastest-growing tech companies list
1311 days ago
New Orleans-based iSeatz is the only Louisiana company to land on Deloitte's 2009 Technology Fast 500 list, an annual ranking…
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Shrimp task force aims to shore up industry
1154 days ago
Storms and foreign imports shriveled Louisiana’s domestic shrimp fishing business over the past decade to the point that many fishermen…
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New Orleans lifts curfew
266 days ago
New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu has lifted a dusk-to-dawn curfew proclaimed as Tropical Storm Isaac approached the city. City officials…
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Crews cleaning Isaac’s mess downtown New Orleans
265 days ago
Downtown businesses are getting back to work today as most major office buildings relied on backup power during Hurricane Isaac,…
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Port of New Orleans to reopen Friday
265 days ago
The U.S. Coast Guard is reopening the Mississippi River Friday morning with only a few restrictions, allowing the Carnival Elation…
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Whitney Bank clock plays 'When the Saints go Marching In'
1284 days ago
Whitney National Bank says the bronze clock that hangs outside the company's headquarters in the New Orleans Central Business District…
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Opinion: It’s a jail, not a prison
947 days ago
A mayoral panel and the U.S. Department of Justice are taking a closer look at Sheriff Marlin Gusman’s plans to…
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New Orleans avoids direct hit from Isaac
266 days ago
Hurricane Isaac sidestepped New Orleans on Wednesday, sending the worst of its howling wind and heavy rain into a cluster…
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