People and Milestones

9+ hour, 44+ min ago   (449+ words) Acadian Companies, an employee-owned group that specializes in emergency medical services, healthcare, safety and security, welcomed the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs last month to its Lafayette headquarters to honor 19 veteran employees: Acadian Companies recently welcomed the Louisiana Department of…...

5+ day, 11+ hour ago   (645+ words) Recognized in New Orleans Magazine’s historic 60th anniversary issue, Campbell joins a distinguished group of women honored as Steel Magnolias for their strength, service and lasting impact on the lives of others.New Orleans, Oct. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Proud New Orleans native…...

5+ day, 8+ hour ago   (591+ words) Pattons Fine Jewelry walks away with Top Design Awards for 4th year running. (PRESS RELEASE) BATON ROUGE, LA — Pattons Fine Jewelry seems to have a corner on top custom design for jewelers in the state of Louisiana, as award-winning creator Ara…...

6+ day, 2+ hour ago   (299+ words) NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier has announced its 2026-2027 Board of Directors, naming Jennifer Kelley Killian, Executive Director of the LRA Education Foundation, as president of the local chapter of the international organization supporting women leaders…...

6+ day, 14+ hour ago   (318+ words) Your guide to the dining, entertainment, lifestyle, culture and people of New Orleans from the trusted editors of New Orleans Magazine, New Orleans Home, New Orleans Bride, and St. Charles Avenue. St. James Cheese Company Celebrates 20 Years in New Orleans…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (392+ words) WEST PALM BEACH - For Kathy Groover, a retired Palm Beach County teacher, family reunions have always been about more than gathering around a table. They are about reconnecting the generations, preserving a family's history and making sure relatives of all…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (228+ words) The Louisiana Wildlife Federation and the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries have announced that the 2026 Youth Hunter of the Year Award contest is now accepting applications. A panel of judges will name one boy and one girl who best…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (400+ words) Brand marks milestone anniversary throughout October with food and drink specials, commemorative glassware and a sweepstakes HOUSTON, Sept. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen, the iconic Pappas restaurant inspired by the lively spirit and bold flavors of New Orleans' French Quarter, is…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (1014+ words) Before they served communities across Louisiana through Acadian Companies, they served their country. They joined the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and National Guard. Some now work on ambulances and aircraft, while others serve in security, technology, fleet maintenance,…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (367+ words) The city designated September 25 as Dolly Day, according to WVUE, a nod that also references Parton's film and anthem 9 to 5. The day's events were designed to raise funds for Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, a nonprofit dedicated to early childhood literacy,…...