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Biz New Orleans · New Orleans, LA
Nearby: New Orleans, LAALEXANDRIA, La. — Gov. Jeff Landry and ConnectLA have announced approximately $18 million in ÉTOUFFÉE awards at the Louisiana Digital Skills and Technology Summit. Through a first-of-its-kind collaboration with Apple, 11 Louisiana organizations that provide adult education and workforce development will receive more than 25,000 Mac and iPad devices to make digital opportunities more accessible to Louisianians. Three Greater New Orleans-area organizations are among the recipients: Southern University at New Orleans, Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond and Bastion Veterans Wellness Center in New Orleans. Their participation will help expand access to digital technology and workforce training in the region. “We’re bringing high-speed internet to rural Louisiana and attracting new jobs across our state.
NOLA.com · New Orleans, LA
Nearby: New Orleans, LANew Orleans area voters will head for the polls today to vote Louisiana's representatives in Congress, the state Public Service Commission, the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education and dozens of municipal races. There are also several statewide constitutional amendments. Below is a listing of all candidates, amendments and propositions in the New Orleans metro area. Party Affiliations D = Democratic R = Republican NP = No Party L = Libertarian O = Other U.S. Senator "Jamie" Davis, D Julia Letlow, R Constitutional Amendments Amendment 1 To allow the surviving spouse of a deceased disabled veteran to make a one-time transfer of their extra property tax exemption to another qualifying property. Amendment 2 To allow a local taxing authority to continue to levy a lower millage rate without losing its ability to adjust the maximum authorized millage rate from a prior year's reassessment.
L’Observateur · Edgard, LA
Nearby: Edgard, LAFive Revolutionary War patriots were remembered during a grave marking ceremony Saturday, Nov. 7, at the historic St. John the Baptist Catholic Church Cemetery in Edgard. The General Philemon Thomas Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution honored Jacque Antoine Borne, Mathias Haydel, Jean Pierre Keller, François Daniel Madere and Jacques Troxler during the 11 a.m. ceremony. Descendants of all five patriots attended the event. The ceremony featured the chapter’s Color Guard, along with historical accounts of the five men’s lives. Members of the Freedom Chapter SAR in Texas also traveled to Louisiana to participate. A new memorial stone, donated by the General Philemon Thomas Chapter, was unveiled at the front of the cemetery. The marker lists the names of 59 Revolutionary War patriots whose graves have been lost over time.
L’Observateur · Vacherie, LA
Nearby: Vacherie, LAWhat began as a small custom hat business operating out of a laundry room has grown into a storefront in Vacherie, where local entrepreneurs Ryan and Montana Peltier are turning their love of the South Louisiana outdoors into a business of their own. Swamp Authority, located at 22140 LA 20, Suite D, recently celebrated its grand opening, marking a new chapter for the couple and their business. Montana Peltier said the business started with Da Swamp Hat Co., making custom hats from their home before eventually expanding into something much bigger. “Swamp Authority actually started with something much smaller — Da Swamp Hat Co. What began as making custom hats out of our laundry room slowly grew into something we never imagined.” Peltier said.
Picayune Item · Picayune, MS
Nearby: Picayune, MSChristmas on Canal, one of Picayune’s traditional holiday events, is returning on Friday, Dec. 4, to celebrate the season. Located in downtown Picayune, this highly anticipated event will take place from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., following a sidewalk sale earlier that day from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Christmas on Canal will feature a variety of holiday festivities for the whole family, including a faux snow machine, bubbles, holiday lights, photos with Santa, live entertainment and themed snacks. In addition to Christmas on Canal, several other holiday events are happening on the same day. These include the Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast, which serves as a fundraiser for special needs, a Toys for Tots broadcast on WRJW Friday morning, and a local shopping raffle with a live drawing on the Picayune Main Street Facebook Page.
Picayune Item · Picayune, MS
Nearby: Picayune, MSThe Picayune City Council met at City Hall on Tuesday, Nov. 3, to recognize the 2026 Veteran of the Year and the Employee of the Quarter The meeting began with the recognition of Ronald “Ronnie” Stogner as the 2026 Veteran of the Year. Born on Dec. 24, 1948, Stogner is a local resident of Picayune who served in the United States Marine Corps from 1967 to 1971. He received multiple military honors, including a Purple Heart, awarded to veterans who are killed or injured in battle, during his service in Vietnam. Since 1972, Stogner has been involved with the Veterans of Foreign Wars, holding various leadership positions, including Commander. The city of Picayune commends Stogner for his service and ongoing dedication to the military, veterans, and the community. He was presented with a recognition plaque in appreciation of his contributions and sacrifices. Christmas on the Rails is scheduled for Nov. 28 at Crosby Commons and the Oaks.
Picayune Item · Picayune, MS
Nearby: Picayune, MSThe Mississippi Main Street Association (MMSA) and the Mississippi Gulf Coast National Heritage Area (MGCNHA) have partnered to implement two downtown revitalization initiatives in Picayune and Moss Point, two designated Main Street communities in the Gulf Coast region, on Dec. 7-10. This initiative is made possible in part by a grant from the Mississippi Gulf Coast National Heritage Area. On Dec. 7-8, Picayune Main Street will receive a Downtown Roadmap Refresh, a detailed downtown revitalization plan, that will serve to update the last downtown plan that Picayune Main Street received from MMSA in 2008. A comprehensive report will be developed outlining key recommendations, priority projects, and implementation strategies. MMSA staff and consultants will provide guidance on façade improvements, streetscape enhancements, and economic development incentives. On Dec.
