Teamwork Leads to Success for Entrepreneur Neal Bodenheimer

May 24, 2021

Despite the hardships the pandemic has posed for many business owners in the service industry, entrepreneur Neal Bodenheimer and his highly motivated partners successfully pivoted their existing operations and even opened three new venues – Peychaud's, Dauphine and Val's on Freret. Neal is the husband of Kea Sherman, former candidate for state representative and co-founder […]


Lynda Woolard Discusses Her New Progressive Podcast, Louisiana Lefty, in an Interview With Big Easy Magazine

May 5, 2021

  Danae Columbus caught up with veteran campaign organizer and strategist, Lynda Woolard, the day after the second congressional district race to ask her about her new podcast for progressives. Louisiana Lefty can be heard on multiple podcast platforms, and can be found at LouisianaLefty.Rocks. Louisiana Lefty’s stated goal is “to democratize information, demystify party […]


How E-Wallets Are Changing the Way We Perceive Online Payments

April 26, 2021

We live in a digital era where smartphones have transformed the world in numerous ways, especially the ease of making payments. Anything you could want is now a touch away. People don't need to carry their wallets, credit/debit cards, licenses, or even event tickets, as almost everything is digital now. From paying utility bills to […]


Bar & Restaurant Owners Pleased With New Extended Hours

April 9, 2021

Business owners in New Orleans’ hard-hit hospitality industry are excited about the extended city-wide operating hours Mayor Cantrell announced today as part of the modified Phase Three guidelines put in place in response to COVID-19.    Effective 6 p.m. Friday, April 9, bars, restaurants and other venues will be able to sell alcoholic beverages between […]


Rainbow Riches Puts Historic Gaming Company, Scientific Games, on the Map

March 31, 2021

Scientific Games is an American company headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada that produces computerized and mechanical slot machines, electronic card shufflers, instant lotto games, online casino games and social and sports gaming. It was also the first ever corporation to introduce the secure instant lottery ticket in 1974, and provides software and hardware for retailers […]


Two-Thirds of Louisianians Support Legalizing Marijuana

March 29, 2021

According to a poll recently conducted by JMC, two-thirds of Louisianians support legalizing marijuana. The poll found that 67% of residents support marijuana's legalization, which reflects a 13% jump from last year when they conducted a similar poll. 16% of respondents favored only legalizing medical marijuana, 8% favored keeping recreational and medical marijuana illegal, and […]


Black and Gay Elevates LGBTQ Voices in New Orleans

March 28, 2021

Black and Gay is a worldwide directory made up of Black LGBTQ artists, writers, businesses, and everyone in between. The group promotes sponsored events for black and gay businesses, participates in fundraising events, and facilitates distribution of safe sex materials to Black and Gay subscribers.  Founded by Michael Myers, Black and Gay is a directory […]


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