Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Heartworm Remains Serious Threat to U.S. Pets

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023

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APEX, N.C., July 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- From Baton Rouge to Boston to San Antonio and Seattle, heartworms pose a serious health threat to the nation's four-legged family members. According to a recent survey conducted by the American Heartworm Society (AHS), every U.S. state has pets with heartworms. But while states like Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas have consistently had high heartworm rates, veterinarians participating in the survey reported that infections are also on the rise in unexpected locales like Washington, North Dakota, and Massachusetts.

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According to a recent survey conducted by the American Heartworm Society (AHS), every U.S. state has pets with heartworms.
A survey conducted by the American Heartworm Society found that heartworms are being diagnosed throughout the U.S.
Heartworm disease is spread when a mosquito infected with heartworm larvae bites a pet.
"The bad news is that far too few owners are protecting their pets by giving heartworm preventives year-round."
The AHS monitors numbers of heartworm-positive U.S. pets by conducting periodic surveys of veterinarians who gather heartworm testing data.

BofA Names Jonathan Matessino President of New Orleans and Baton Rouge

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023

NEW ORLEANS, June 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bank of America has named Jonathan Matessino president of Bank of America New Orleans/Baton Rouge. As president, Matessino will assume the responsibilities for connecting banking and investment resources offered through the bank's eight lines of business to people and companies across the region. He will also lead the effort to deploy Bank of America's resources to help advance economic mobility and build strong communities, as well as support the health, safety, and engagement of local employees.

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BofA expands in Louisiana as part of national growth strategy, plans to open five financial centers in New Orleans in 2025
NEW ORLEANS, June 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bank of America has named Jonathan Matessino president of Bank of America New Orleans/Baton Rouge.
Matessino will support Bank of America's growth in Louisiana and retail expansion into New Orleans as a new retail market.
Bank of America currently serves 100,000 clients throughout New Orleans and Baton Rouge who will now have more access to the company's full array of financial services.
In his role as president, Matessino will lead the 200 employees throughout New Orleans and Baton Rouge who are actively engaged in supporting their local community.

New Report Demonstrates the Financial Hardship Faced by 51 Percent of Louisiana Households Who Struggle to Afford the Basics

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Thursday, May 25, 2023

BATON ROUGE, La., May 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Louisiana Association of United Ways (LAUW) in partnership with United Ways throughout the state, today released a new report revealing that 51% of households in Louisiana, totaling over 900,000 families, can't afford basic necessities, an increase of 22,980 families.

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The updated ALICE Household Survival Budget for a working family of four in 2021 was $66,288, well above the FPL of $26,500.
Urban Vs Rural: Fifty-nine percent of rural households and 49% of urban households, live below the ALICE threshold.
Households below the threshold were also twice as likely to report feeling down, depressed or hopeless (18% vs. 9% in 2022).
View or download a full copy of ALICE in the Crosscurrents: COVID and Financial Hardship at https://www.launitedway.org/alice-reports-louisiana .

Sandy Breland Named Gray’s Chief Operating Officer

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Monday, May 22, 2023

ATLANTA, May 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gray Television, Inc. (“Gray”) (NYSE: GTN) promoted Sandy Breland from Senior Managing Vice President to the role of Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, effective today.

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ATLANTA, May 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gray Television, Inc. (“Gray”) (NYSE: GTN) promoted Sandy Breland from Senior Managing Vice President to the role of Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, effective today.
Sandy succeeded Bob Smith, who recently retired after a long career with Gray in various capacities.
“Sandy has vast talents and experience in leading local news-focused operations that have earned her enormous respect within Gray and throughout our industry,” explained Gray’s Executive Chairman Hilton H. Howell.
Sandy has over 30 years of experience in local broadcasting and has received some of the industry's highest honors.

Taste Club, a Luxury Concierge Dining & Travel Membership Club Showcasing Megastar Chefs to Launch May 2023

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023

LOS ANGELES, May 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Taste Club, a first-of-its-kind national dining & global luxury travel club supported by an internal, best-in-class concierge team, is poised to launch in May 2023. Benefiting nonprofits in the hospitality industry, and committed to championing independent restaurants, Taste Club is partnering with a Who's Who collection of celebrated chefs across the country. Memberships provide access to exclusive dining experiences curated for them by each of the celebrated chefs/restaurant partners. In addition, members will enjoy access to bespoke luxury travel experiences: a blending of effortless travel, transportation, insider access to premier events, stunning accommodations, and unforgettable culinary experiences. From the moment a membership is approved, members will have direct access to the Taste Club concierge platform to book their first dining or travel experience.

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Members receive preferred access to the most acclaimed restaurants in the country, exclusive tasting menus designed by celebrated chefs, and access to a collection of bespoke Taste Club Travel Experiences
LOS ANGELES, May 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Taste Club, a first-of-its-kind national dining & global luxury travel club supported by an internal, best-in-class concierge team, is poised to launch in May 2023.
From the moment a membership is approved, members will have direct access to the Taste Club concierge platform to book their first dining or travel experience.
Today, Taste Club announced their 12 founding chef partners:
Kopel and Taste Club have assembled a dream team of luxury travel experts to add unparalleled value to memberships.
Between Taste Club's Travel Tastemakers and in-house team, every event and travel experience will have a Taste Club representative on-site to ensure a seamless experience.

Media Advisory: Expected Ruling Could Preserve Disputed Louisiana Land with Ties to Slavery

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Wednesday, May 10, 2023

The Descendants Project was formed by sisters Joy Banner and Jo Banner of Wallace, La., to preserve and protect the health, land and lives of the Black descendant community in Louisiana’s River Parishes.

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The Descendants Project was formed by sisters Joy Banner and Jo Banner of Wallace, La., to preserve and protect the health, land and lives of the Black descendant community in Louisiana’s River Parishes.
The site in dispute is adjacent to two former plantations — one of which is also a slavery museum — that likely contain important archaeological resources, including the remains of unmarked burial grounds for enslaved people.
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10-10:30 a.m. – Press Conference in front of the Caire Stores at 2403 LA Hwy 18, Edgard, La.
Interview/Questions (Jo and Joy Banner will be available for media questions)
1 p.m. – Whitney Plantation and Evergreen Plantation are open for tours – No charge to media and community members.

Nexstar Reaches Multi-year Agreement With Youtube TV for Launch of 59 Nexstar Stations Including Its CW, MyNet, and Independent Television Stations

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Monday, March 13, 2023

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST) (“Nexstar”) today announced that it has reached a comprehensive multi-year distribution agreement with YouTube TV to launch 59 stations on its platform, including its 29 CW-affiliated television stations, its 26 MyNetworkTV affiliates, and its four independent stations in Chicago, Washington, D.C., Oklahoma City, and Baton Rouge.

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Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST) (“Nexstar”) today announced that it has reached a comprehensive multi-year distribution agreement with YouTube TV to launch 59 stations on its platform, including its 29 CW-affiliated television stations, its 26 MyNetworkTV affiliates, and its four independent stations in Chicago, Washington, D.C., Oklahoma City, and Baton Rouge.
The agreement also renews and extends YouTube TV’s carriage of America’s fastest-growing cable news network, NewsNation, which is home to such shows as “Cuomo,” “Dan Abrams Live,” and “Banfield.” In addition, Nexstar extended carriage of all of the Company’s CBS-affiliated stations on YouTube TV.
Financial terms of the agreement were not released.
“These agreements with YouTube TV underscore the importance of Nexstar’s national and local content on its platform,” said Tom Carter, Nexstar’s Chief Operating Officer.

Sotheby's International Realty Expands in Louisiana

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Thursday, March 2, 2023

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NEW YORK, March 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sotheby's International Realty has announced that HomeServices Southern Properties has joined the network and will now operate as Crescent Sotheby's International Realty.

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NEW YORK, March 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sotheby's International Realty has announced that HomeServices Southern Properties has joined the network and will now operate as Crescent Sotheby's International Realty.
We look forward to supporting Kyle and the entire Crescent Sotheby's International Realty team as we further expand our presence in the state of Louisiana."
The affiliate network is operated by Sotheby's International Realty Affiliates LLC, and the company owned brokerages are operated by Sotheby's International Realty, Inc.
Both Sotheby's International Realty Affiliates LLC and Sotheby's International Realty, Inc. fully support the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act.

Mayday Health Blankets Austin, Amarillo, and Dallas-Fort Worth with Mobile Billboards to Promote Abortion Pill Access

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023

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NEW YORK, March 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Mayday.Health, a 501(c)(3) education nonprofit whose mission is to share information about how to access safe abortion pills regardless of location, launched a national campaign to educate pregnant people everywhere that they can still access abortion pills in all 50 states.

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In anticipation of a looming court decision by an Amarillo judge that could restrict access to abortion pills around the country, Mayday has hired drivers to roam in densely populated areas of more than a dozen cities in which abortion access is currently banned or restricted.
You Still Have a Choice," and "Abortion Pills Delivered to Your Door: Learn More at Mayday.Health" as well as messages in Spanish.
Mobile billboards will be roaming Austin, Amarillo, and Dallas Fort Worth from Wednesday, March 1 through Sunday, March 5.
It's our responsibility as healthcare leaders and educators to inform all Americans that abortion pills are still accessible, no matter where you live."

A Acadian Assurance Unveils Financial Strategies to Maximize Social Security Benefits and to Create a Tax-Free Retirement

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Tuesday, February 28, 2023

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Baton Rouge, Louisiana--(Newsfile Corp. - February 28, 2023) - A Acadian Assurance, Inc., a trusted financial planning and insurance firm that has been helping generations of families since 1966, has recently revealed their expert financial strategies to help maximize social security benefits and create a tax-free retirement.

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Baton Rouge, Louisiana--(Newsfile Corp. - February 28, 2023) - A Acadian Assurance, Inc., a trusted financial planning and insurance firm that has been helping generations of families since 1966, has recently revealed their expert financial strategies to help maximize social security benefits and create a tax-free retirement.
"Social security benefits are an essential source of income for most retirees, but many people don't realize they have the power to maximize their benefits," said Biggs.
The financial experts at A Acadian Assurance, Inc. use a variety of strategies to help clients maximize their social security benefits, such as understanding how benefits are calculated, knowing when to claim benefits, and optimizing spousal and survivor benefits.
In addition to helping clients maximize their social security benefits, A Acadian Assurance, Inc. also offers expert guidance on how to create a tax-free retirement.