Latest Press Release on New Orleans

Investor Notice: Investigation on Behalf of Investors in STEC, Inc. Announced by Former Attorney General of Louisiana and KSF Law Firm
NEW ORLEANS - Former Attorney General of Louisiana, Charles Foti, Esq. and the law firm of Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC announces that it has commenced an investigation into STEC, Inc ( STEC or the Company ) (Nasdaq: STEC) to determine whether it has violated federal securities laws by issui

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OMSA Applauds IRS Focus on Foreign Vessels Not Complying With U.S. Filing
NEW ORLEANS, Nov. 2 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Offshore Marine Service Association applauds the Internal Revenue Service's (IRS) recently posted directive to field officers establishing an issue management team in the wake of an IRS analysis indicating that a significant number ...

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New Orleans Man Sentenced to 30 Years for the Assault of a Federal Agent
NEW ORLEANS, Nov. 4 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Ameal Parker, aka Ameal Varnado, age 47, of New Orleans, was sentenced by U. S. District Judge Kurt D. Engelhardt to 30 years in prison for the murder of DEA Supervisory Special Agent Thomas J. Byrne while Agent Byrne was engaged in ...

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The Receivables Exchange Stands Ready with $20 Billion in Liquidity to Assist Small Businesses Searching for Alternative Financing in Wake of CIT Bankruptcy Filing
NEW ORLEANS - After months of efforts to stay afloat,

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Federal Judge Announces Breakthrough Agreement in Chinese Drywall Litigation
NEW ORLEANS, Nov. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Judge Eldon E. Fallon announced yesterday that Knauf Plasterboard (Tianjin) Co., Ltd. (KPT), one of the Chinese drywall manufacturers involved in recent defective drywall complaints, has offered to accept service of process of an omnibus class action ...

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November 1-30, Ochsner Exhibits Cancer Patients' Art Work
NEW ORLEANS, Nov. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- The entire month of November 2009, Ochsner Medical Center is honored to display the Lilly Oncology On Canvas, a free, public art exhibit featuring works by actual cancer patients. The sho...

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Advantage Capital Receives $70 Million New Markets Tax Credit Program Allocation
NEW ORLEANS - Advantage Capital Partners has been awarded a $70 million allocation in the seventh round of the federal New Markets Tax Credit program. Advantage Capital was one of 99 organizations selected this round out of a total of 249 that applied earlier this year. This latest allocatio

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Nation's Chains Recognize Entergy for Outstanding Customer Service
NEW ORLEANS, Nov. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- The nation's leading chains and multisite businesses today named Entergy Corporation a winner of Edison Electric Institute's 2009 National Key Accounts Customer Service Awards program. Entergy was recognized for outstanding service in two of the three...

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Coyote Ugly Saloon Expansion Continues Internationally
NEW ORLEANS, Nov. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Coyote Ugly Saloon, the most famous bar on the planet, is opening in Moscow, Russia, Coyote Ugly Saloon founder Liliana "Lil" Lovell announced today. The grand opening is scheduled for 9pm on Wednesday, November 11, 2009. The address is 6/3 ...

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Orleans Homebuilders Announces Limited Waiver and Amendment Extension
BENSALEM, Pa., Nov. 5 -- Orleans Homebuilders, Inc. (the "Company") (Amex: OHB) announced today that on November 4, 2009, but effective as of October 30, 2009, the Company had received from the lenders under the Company's $375 million Credit Facility (the &q...

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U. S. Steel Tubular Products Honors Harold Korell With Chief Roughneck Award
NEW ORLEANS, Nov. 5 -- U. S. Steel Tubular Products, Inc., a subsidiary of United States Steel Corporation (NYSE: X), announced that Harold Korell, executive chairman of the board of directors of Southwestern Energy Company, is the recipient of its Chief Roughneck Awa...

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Bipartisan Policy Center Announces Lineup for its Inaugural Political Summit Featuring A-List Consultants
Event to be webcast live from New Orleans with focus on Taking the Poison Out of Partisanship WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC) announced today an impressive lineup of political consultants, moderators and panels...

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Uninsured People Should Call Now to Register for Free Health Clinic in New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS, Nov. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Uninsured residents of Louisiana who want to attend a free health clinic in New Orleans on Saturday, Nov. 14, should call 877-233-5159 toll-free as soon as possible to schedule appointments. About 400 doctors and other medical providers and 7...

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Soya & Oilseed Summit 2009 Begins in New Orleans
The Soya & Oilseed Summit 2009 begins today in New Orleans, Louisiana, gathering leaders from industry, grower groups, trade associations, government agencies and academia to address new business strategies and opportunities, global commodity and consumer trends and technological advances...

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Hibernia Homestead Bancorp, Inc. Reports Operating Results for the Third Quarter Ended September 30, 2009
NEW ORLEANS, Nov. 3 -- Hibernia Homestead Bancorp, Inc. (the "Company") (OTC Bulletin Board: HIBE), the holding company of Hibernia Homestead Bank (the "Bank"), today reported a net loss of $56,000 for the quarter ended September 30, 2009...

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