Business

Some members of the Black business community in New Orleans say they feel shut out by Essence Fest organizers.

A monthlong state and federal investigation resulted in 10 arrests, a mass seizure of illegal vape products and the closure of six Louisiana businesses, the state Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control announced Monday.

Louisiana lawmakers concluded their 2025 legislative session on Thursday by passing the state’s $51 billion budget.

Talk to most shrimpers and they will say this familiar foe is driving down the price of shrimp, making it nearly impossible for US shrimpers to hang on.

Mississippi ranks near the bottom for the size of its tech industry. But despite its shortcomings, some believe the state is not far from its own tech boom.

Small businesses, like The Little House in New Orleans, are a common target for cyber crimes. Experts say social media companies should do more to stop them.

The state wants to switch its focus from job numbers to higher salaries.

Baseball fans everywhere are talking about torpedo bats, the oddly-shaped bats giving hitters newfound strength. We visited one of the top bat manufacturers in the country to learn just how these bats are made.

Owners and operators of independent restaurants in New Orleans are bracing for the impact that new tariffs will have on their businesses.

Lawmaker files bill to ban reservation trading apps from operating in Louisiana.