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Tony’s Fencing says Louisiana heat can widen wood fence gaps
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Tony’s Fencing & Iron Works is warning Southeast Louisiana homeowners that late-summer heat, rain and humidity can make pine and cedar fence boards shrink or swell.
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.
Slow swamp boat tours reveal Louisiana wetland wildlife
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Slow-moving boat tours in Louisiana wetlands are helping visitors notice wildlife, plants and habitat details that are easy to miss at higher speed.
All My Sons helps raise 200,000 meals in New Orleans hunger drive
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All My Sons Moving & Storage joined Move For Hunger and 14 apartment associations in New Orleans on June 18 to pack and deliver snack kits during Apartmentalize, raising more than 200,000 meals for local children.
Elite Service Recovery & Towing adds Carencro to Southwest Louisiana coverage
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Elite Service Recovery & Towing is now taking service calls from Carencro, expanding its around-the-clock towing and recovery network across Southwest Louisiana.
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.
Louisiana weather puts year-round strain on HVAC systems
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Louisiana’s heat, humidity, storms and sudden cold fronts can shorten HVAC life and reduce indoor comfort if systems are not maintained.
Valerie Sassyfras plans July 3 birthday concert in New Orleans
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Valerie Sassyfras will mark her birthday July 3 with a late-night live music event at Gasa Gasa in New Orleans.
Henderson Auctions wins Rigid Constructors liquidation mandate
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Henderson Auctions will handle a five-day orderly liquidation of Rigid Constructors’ assets in Louisiana from Dec. 8-12, 2026. The sale underscores how a major construction and marine asset disposal will be run by a local firm, with equipment…
Clean Pro spotlights heavy-rain gutter guard guidance for New Orleans
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Clean Pro Gutter Cleaning is urging New Orleans homeowners to think about roof-edge drainage as summer storm season intensifies on the Gulf Coast.
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.
Bent’s RV highlights 2026 clearance inventory in Louisiana
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Bent’s RV is listing 2026 travel trailers and fifth wheels at its Albany and Boutte locations as model-year inventory moves through Louisiana.
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.
Cold fronts shift wildlife activity in Louisiana swamps
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Cold fronts moving through South Louisiana can quickly change where and when wildlife is active in Louisiana wetlands.
Gordon McKernan opens fourth annual billboard design contest in Louisiana
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Louisiana residents of all ages can enter Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys’ fourth annual Billboard Design Competition from Aug. 17 through Sept. 20. Winners can earn gift cards, charity donations and a chance to see their artwork on an official…
Louisiana swamps remain a defining force in the state’s identity
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Louisiana’s swamps continue to shape the state’s ecology, history and tourism economy as restoration and education efforts grow across the Gulf Coast.
South Louisiana swamp tours shift with the seasons
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Seasonal weather is changing the swamp tour experience near New Orleans, with temperature, rainfall, humidity and hurricane season all affecting wildlife, water conditions and visitor preparation.
Why restaurants use different containers for hot, cold and fried foods
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Schneider Paper Products is outlining why restaurants need different packaging for hot meals, refrigerated items and fried foods.
Alert Transportation says group size drives corporate travel planning
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Alert Transportation in the Greater New Orleans Area says passenger counts shape everything from vehicle choice to scheduling, luggage handling and accessibility planning for corporate transportation.
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