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Assurance Financial ranks No. 85 among Louisiana private companies
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Assurance Financial was named No. 85 on Business Report’s Top 100 Private Companies in Louisiana for 2025, a ranking based on annual revenue.
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.
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.
Covington, Louisiana tops Premo Guard’s bed bug hot spot list
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Premo Guard released its first Bed Bug Hot Spot Report, ranking U.S. cities by 12 months of natural bed bug spray purchases rather than exterminator dispatches.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Louisiana swamp tours draw visitors with wildlife encounters
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Louisiana’s wetlands are pulling in travelers for close-up views of alligators, birds and other native species, with tour operators saying the experience blends scenery, education and conservation awareness.
Tony’s Fencing urges earlier pool fence planning in Louisiana
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Tony’s Fencing & Iron Works is advising Southeast Louisiana homeowners to plan permanent pool fences before finalizing concrete, drainage and landscaping.
Corporate buyers made 185,850 single-family purchases in 25 U.S. markets
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iBuyer.com released new proprietary data on investor activity across 25 metro areas from January through May 2026. The report shows corporate and LLC buyers accounted for 36.5% of tracked purchases, with cash deals, out-of-state ownership and…
AI tools help businesses respond to leads after hours
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Businesses are turning to AI to acknowledge inquiries, answer common questions, and schedule follow-ups during nights, weekends, and holidays.
Louisiana injury claims can include pain and suffering damages
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A Baton Rouge personal injury firm says Louisiana law can allow injured people to seek compensation for pain, emotional distress and other non-economic losses beyond medical bills and property damage.
Assurance Financial launches nonprofit arm Assurance Cares
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Assurance Financial has launched Assurance Cares, a new 501(c)(3) nonprofit aimed at expanding its charitable reach beyond housing and into children, families and local communities nationwide.
North Louisiana Crime Lab adopts STRmix DNA software
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The North Louisiana Crime Laboratory has begun using STRmix probabilistic genotyping software, becoming the 99th U.S. forensic lab on the platform.
BLZ Fire Skids ships Ranger 60 electric fire skid to Louisiana department
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BLZ Fire Skids shipped another Ranger 60 electric fire skid to Lowry Fire Department in Louisiana on July 15, 2026. The move highlights rising demand for compact wildfire suppression equipment with onboard charging for UTVs and remote-response…
Woodforest National Bank signs automation deal with Zelus
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Woodforest National Bank has agreed to deploy Zelus Automation Platform’s SNAP system across its retail banking network, covering nearly 740 branches in 17 states.
Dudley DeBosier offers $2,000 in back-to-school gift cards to Louisiana families
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Dudley DeBosier has launched a back-to-school giveaway in Louisiana that will award 10 winners $200 gift cards each to help cover school supply costs.
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