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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
High-traffic entryways need more frequent cleaning as weather and use add wear
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Shared building spaces see the most daily traffic and can accumulate dirt, moisture and surface wear faster than lower-use areas.
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.
QMS2GO joins Louisiana supplier accelerator
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QMS2GO has been selected for the 2026 Source Louisiana Accelerator Program, a six-month supplier readiness program powered by Blue Wave and delivered with Louisiana Economic Development.
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.
The Medicine Cabinet expands in Central Louisiana with new Mansura and Pineville locations
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The Medicine Cabinet said Aug. 10 it is celebrating growth at its new dispensaries in Mansura and Pineville, aiming to improve access to medical cannabis across Central Louisiana.
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.
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…
Assurance Financial launches nonprofit to expand community giving
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Assurance Financial has launched Assurance Cares, a new nonprofit aimed at scaling the mortgage lender’s philanthropy across its nationwide footprint.
Daniels Health says emissions intensity fell as waste volume grew
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Daniels Health released its 2026 Carbon Emissions Report on August 4, 2026, saying emissions per pound of waste processed and per vehicle mile traveled declined even as the company handled more waste and expanded operations.
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.
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.
Nurse April launches Louisiana’s first integrative gut health institute
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Natural Wellness with Nurse April is opening an Integrative Gut Health Institute in Arabi, Louisiana, with classes expected to begin in mid-July. The program aims to train students in holistic gut-healing methods and expand access to natural…
Swamp tours in Louisiana mix wildlife viewing with wetlands education
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Louisiana swamp tours are being positioned as more than sightseeing, with guided outings in coastal wetlands that teach visitors about wildlife, ecology, conservation and local history.
medZERO adds new employer clients as demand for financial wellness benefits grows
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medZERO said Salt & Straw, Leatherman Tool Company, Easterseals Louisiana and Goodwill Industries of Kansas have joined its platform as employers look for ways to help workers afford care.
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.
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