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Kilgore Economic Development Corporation appointed James Wright to its board effective Oct. 1, bringing more than 30 years of industry and economic development experience.

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Alert Transportation is urging cruise passengers sailing from New Orleans to plan ground transportation carefully on embarkation day, citing terminal timing, luggage needs, traffic and flight delays.

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Precious Kreations Inc. will bring its disability-inclusive We Style Too Fashion Show back to New Orleans on Oct. 18, 2026, at the University Center.

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Second lines, parades, festivals and construction can quickly reroute traffic in New Orleans, forcing transportation providers to plan around changing streets, pickup points and travel times.

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Australian battery tech company Sicona Battery Technologies has acquired New Orleans-based Advano, giving Sicona a U.S. operating base, patent portfolio and pilot manufacturing site as it moves to scale silicon anode production.

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A Baton Rouge diesel repair shop is warning commercial truck operators that routine checks of air brake hoses and connections can catch leaks, cracks and abrasion before they become larger brake problems.

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Dragon Diesel Mechanical says heavy-duty truck tire underinflation can hurt safety, fuel economy and tire life, especially under high loads and highway use. The Baton Rouge repair company is urging routine pressure checks and load-based inflation…

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Dragon Diesel Mechanical says maintenance intervals for heavy-duty trucks should be based on operating conditions, not mileage alone, to reduce breakdown risk and support safety.

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Gordana “Gordi” Mikalacki, founder of Elmm Law Group, will receive WILBYBETTY’s 2026 Resilience & Reinvention Award at the Women in Leadership conference Sept. 16-18 in New Orleans.

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Louisiana Tour Company in New Orleans is outlining how rainy periods can alter swamp water levels, wildlife visibility, vegetation, sounds and shorelines across South Louisiana wetlands.

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Louisiana Tour Company says vessel size, draft and hull design all affect how boats move through swamps and bayous in southeastern Louisiana.

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As Tropical Storm Isaias moves toward the Gulf Coast and could strengthen into a hurricane before landfall, Chopin Law Firm is advising Louisiana residents to protect homes, records, and health before Friday.

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The Windsor Court will host an intimate four-course Old Forester Whiskey Dinner in The Grill Room on Oct. 7, 2026, with bourbon pairings for each course.

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Five Star Parks & Attractions is giving veterans and active-duty military a free All-Day Unlimited Attractions Pass at participating parks from Nov. 6-11, 2026, in recognition of Veterans Day. The in-person offer spans several family entertainment…

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The Trinity has opened in Chattanooga’s Southside District, bringing New Orleans-style food, drinks and hospitality to 1278 Market Street.

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Baton Rouge Telco Federal Credit Union launched Appli’s AI-powered calculators on its website and says the tools generated more than $4 million in loan conversion value in just over a month.

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Crescent Sotheby’s International Realty has brought Richard W. Hébert and Liz Wallace into its New Orleans brokerage, adding two agents with deep local roots and luxury market experience.

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Louisiana Tour Company in New Orleans is urging visitors to slow down in Louisiana wetlands to spot more animals and subtle signs of activity.

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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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The Windsor Court’s Grill Room will host a 40-seat Duckhorn Vineyards anniversary dinner on Sept. 23, 2026, pairing five courses with commemorative wines in New Orleans.