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NOV Tuboscope to present two deepwater technical papers in New Orleans
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Tuboscope will present two papers at the 29th Annual Deepwater Technical Symposium on Aug. 25-26 in New Orleans, focusing on drillstring heat management and GRE-lined carbon-steel protection for deepwater injection wells.
Bent’s RV offers $250 gas card with qualifying camper purchases
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Bent’s RV is promoting a $250 gas card with qualifying camper purchases at its Louisiana dealerships in Boutte and Albany.
Influential Women spotlights Southern University at New Orleans financial aid director Latasha Hales
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Influential Women is featuring Latasha Hales, a higher education leader who now serves as director of financial aid at Southern University at New Orleans.
Heart N Hands sets September heart health events in New Orleans
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Heart N Hands will host a heart health summit and fundraising gala in New Orleans on Sept. 11-12 to support girls’ prevention education, wellness and leadership programs.
Argent LNG signs FEED contract with Tecnimont for Louisiana export project
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Argent LNG has signed a front-end engineering design contract with Tecnimont USA for its 25 MTPA export facility at Port Fourchon, Louisiana.
Bleisure travel trend boosts New Orleans business hotels
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New data shows more business travelers are blending work and leisure, and New Orleans is well-positioned to benefit from the shift.
Transportation network helps power New Orleans tourism
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New Orleans tourism depends on transportation to connect visitors with hotels, restaurants, conventions, cruise terminals, festivals and attractions across the city and surrounding region.
Research says New Orleans mansion housed first desegregated public school in the South
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New research tied to the Lalaurie Mansion at 1140 Royal Street says the Lower Girls’ School opened there in 1870 as the first racially integrated public school in the South.
NEMSCO highlights motor winding contamination risks for industrial equipment
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NEMSCO in Baton Rouge is warning industrial operators that dust, moisture, oil and chemical exposure can degrade motor winding insulation and raise the risk of equipment failure.
New Orleans Mechanical Pros says emergency AC calls are surging in the summer heat
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New Orleans Mechanical Pros says emergency air conditioning repair calls have jumped across Greater New Orleans as temperatures and humidity climb in July 2026. The veteran-owned HVAC company says commercial properties are seeing the most…
Louisiana Offshore Fishing Charters launches corporate fishing packages in Venice
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Captain Troy Wetzel and Louisiana Offshore Fishing Charters have launched turnkey corporate fishing charters in Venice, Louisiana, aimed at companies seeking executive retreats, client entertainment and team-building trips.
New Orleans Mechanical Pros rolls out summer AC pricing and maintenance plan
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New Orleans Mechanical Pros is offering installed 3-ton and 4-ton air conditioning replacements starting at $7,000 and $8,500, plus a $250 annual maintenance plan for homeowners across greater New Orleans.
Blue Dog Veterinary Specialists opens 24/7 emergency and specialty hospital in Metairie
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Blue Dog Veterinary Specialists is now treating pets at its new 24/7 emergency and specialty hospital on Metairie Road in Old Metairie.
Chopin Law Firm attorneys lead New Orleans Bar Association CLE on workers' comp claims
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The Chopin Law Firm’s Leah R. Rhodes and John C. Wegmann spoke at a New Orleans Bar Association CLE on July 15, 2026, focused on workers’ compensation and third-party liability claims.
RITA sets 2026 self-directed IRA conference for New Orleans
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The Retirement Industry Trust Association will bring its fall conference to New Orleans on Oct. 28-29, 2026, with sessions on retirement-plan regulation, operations and compliance.
How AI receptionists decide when to hand calls to humans
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Rhino Precision Marketing says AI receptionists need clear rules to know when a call should move from automation to an employee.
New Orleans Brick Co speeds reclaimed brick shipments to 48 hours
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New Orleans Brick Co says it can ship reclaimed brick and stone nationwide within 48 hours, a faster turnaround that matters as summer construction projects hit peak demand.
Industry groups to unveil new global meetings initiative in New Orleans
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Prevue Meetings + Incentives and Caesars Entertainment will announce a new industry-wide effort in New Orleans on Aug. 3 aimed at recognizing the professionals behind meetings and events worldwide.
Valerie Barrilleaux joins Crescent Sotheby’s International Realty
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Award-winning Realtor Valerie Barrilleaux has joined Crescent Sotheby’s International Realty in New Orleans, adding more than 13 years of experience in the Greater New Orleans market.
Louisiana tops Botox injections per capita in NavMDs study
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NavMDs’ new state-by-state analysis finds Louisiana has the most Botox injectors per capita, while the South Atlantic accounts for 30% of the nation’s annual neuromodulator injections.
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