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Louisiana homeowners urged to check fence lines for mower and trimmer damage
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Repeated contact from mowers and string trimmers can slowly wear down wood, vinyl, metal and chain-link fences during Louisiana’s long growing season.
How summer heat changes wildlife activity in Louisiana wetlands
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Summer temperatures shape when and where Louisiana wetland wildlife moves, from alligators and turtles to birds, snakes and mammals.
Pavlus Travel flags seven bucket-list trips for 2027
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Pavlus Travel & Cruise says luxury customers are moving now on long-planned bucket-list vacations as they look ahead to 2027. The agency identified seven top trips, from Antarctica and the Galápagos to African safaris, Grand Voyages and in-depth…
That 1 Painter opens New Orleans franchise with local owner Adam Broussard
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That 1 Painter New Orleans says franchise owner Adam Broussard is bringing a more professional painting experience to homeowners and businesses in the city.
930 Poydras adds INKA as new Peruvian restaurant downtown
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930 Poydras Apartments is opening INKA, a Peruvian restaurant, on Monday, Nov. 2 inside its downtown New Orleans property.
Tony’s Fencing warns Louisiana homeowners to plan around septic systems before fence work
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Tony’s Fencing & Iron Works is urging Louisiana homeowners to locate septic tanks, drainfields and private utilities before installing fences.
Bent's RV expands Louisiana inventory with new 2025 and 2026 campers
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Bent’s RV is featuring new travel trailers and fifth wheels at its Albany and Boutte, Louisiana locations, with 2025 and 2026 models from Keystone, Forest River and Prime Time. The lineup gives shoppers more options to compare floor plans, towing…
Louisiana's equal custody law now starts at 50/50
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A new Louisiana custody law took effect Aug. 1, 2026, and now requires courts to begin joint custody cases with equal parenting time unless a judge finds that arrangement is not feasible or not in a child’s best interest.
Her Game, Her Future Fest brings 153 young women to LSU New Orleans
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The Marc and Kiki Barnes Foundation drew more than 153 high school and college-aged young women to LSU New Orleans for its inaugural career fest focused on sports, business, media and leadership.
Group transportation becomes a key logistics tool for New Orleans events
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As Greater New Orleans hosts weddings, conventions, festivals, sporting events and airport arrivals, organized group transportation is helping organizers manage traffic, parking and timing.
Louisiana cypress trees remain vital to swamp ecology and culture
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Louisiana’s cypress swamps are doing more than shaping iconic scenery.
McKernan, Cottrell plan second annual New Orleans backpack giveaway
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Gordon McKernan and Keyala Cottrell will give away 432 backpacks and school supply kits to New Orleans students on July 25 at the Treme Recreation Community Center.
Advance reservations can ease New Orleans event travel
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New Orleans’ packed calendar of festivals, conventions, games, parades and cruises is driving higher transportation demand across the city.
Why Louisiana alligators stay nearly motionless for long periods
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Alligators in Louisiana wetlands often look idle, but that stillness helps them regulate body temperature, save energy and hunt.
Louisiana Tour Company explains why swamps support rich wildlife diversity
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Louisiana Tour Company is spotlighting the ecological role of swamps as one of North America’s most productive habitats.
Women to Gather for Live Jazz Sound Bath in New Orleans Church
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A women-focused sound bath will bring live New Orleans jazz and sound healing to a restored 19th-century church in the Marigny on Friday, July 3, during Independence Day weekend.
WFS, Urban League of Louisiana and Kindred Futures host Black women entrepreneurship panel in New Orleans
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Women’s Foundation of the South and its partners will convene regional leaders July 1 in New Orleans to examine how Black women entrepreneurship can drive economic security, wealth building and independence amid labor market losses.
Mold Shield Restoration adds pricing tools for Louisiana homeowners
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Mold Shield Restoration is giving Louisiana homeowners more upfront access to mold remediation pricing through its website, including a cost calculator, AI help and quote reviews.
Kirby Foundation helps grant Disneyland wish for Louisiana child with leukemia
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The Kerry & Melinda Kirby Foundation partnered with Make-A-Wish Texas Gulf Coast and Louisiana to send 10-year-old Sarah, who has battled leukemia for more than two and a half years, to Disneyland.
Party bus transportation stays in demand for New Orleans group events
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Party bus services remain a common choice for weddings, birthdays, corporate outings and festivals across the Greater New Orleans area as groups look for simpler logistics and coordinated travel.
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