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As I write this article from Greenville, South Carolina, we now know the national champion will be a tiger – either LSU or Clemson.

Each January, experts from every industry try to predict the future – from stock markets to who will win Super Bowl LIV.

The  WWL-TV Mardi Gras Parade Tracker App covers more parades in more areas of the city than any other app on the market.

Hooray! Carnival season has officially begun!  Plush Appeal – The Mardi Gras Spot is your one-stop shop for all things Mardi Gras.

During December the “elves” at Chalmette Refining were keeping busy hosting a toy and present drive for over 100 children and senior citizens.

Experience the acclaimed new production of the legendary musical “Miss Saigon,” from the creators of “Les Misérables.

There’s something about the new year that gives us a push to do the things we’ve been putting off for a while. Whether it’s the inspiration to be better or start the year off with a clean slate, this once-a-year motivation is worth taking advantage of. 

Inevitably, the promise of a new year leads to reflections of the past. For The Historic New Orleans Collection, 2019 was full of milestones: the opening of its third (and largest) campus, the retirement of a longtime president, the start of a new president’s tenure, and that was within the first six months! 

A new decade is officially here, and social media is alight with decade recaps and the #10yearchallenge. Ten years of life events is a lot to digest, even when they aren’t yours!

We all know the value of an internship. It’s also a great recruiting tool for companies. Here are ideas for creating a rewarding internship program.

Just over a decade ago, social media hardly played a factor in American political campaigns. The 2008 election cycle changed this and was the first to see social media used as a primary tool to interact with voters.

For over 20 years, Pantone’s color of the year has impacted industries throughout the world.

It is more important than ever for public relations professionals to become advisers to corporate executives, including clients and bosses. To do so, we must become proficient in subjects relevant to their businesses.

To quote the popular carol from “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” Christmas time is here!  Among the holly, stockings and blow-up Santa decorations, hopefully one may find a few nativities.

If you have been to a parade in New Orleans, you have come across Plush Appeal merchandise.

The reveillon is a delicious holiday tradition that began in France and was a fixture in 18th  century New Orleans.

In December 2018, we prepared to move into our new state-of-the-art sterile compounding pharmacy and ambulatory infusion suite on Jefferson Highway.

What would Christmas in the Crescent City be without a visit from Benny Grunch & The Bunch?

Jefferson Financial Federal Credit Union employees spent approximately 200 hours from September to November 2019 giving back to the communities in which the business serves.

Do you know what to do in case of a fire, flood or chemical release? Wally the Turtle has been helping kids in St. Bernard Parish learn just that for seven years.

The Historic New Orleans Collection was founded by Leila and Kemper Williams, whose elegantly renovated French Quarter home brimmed with high style of the mid-20th century.

Two-time Grammy Award-winner and 2017 Kennedy Center Honors recipient LL Cool J will host the 42nd Annual Kennedy Center Honors, to be broadcast Sunday, Dec. 15,  at 7 p.m. on WWLTV.

The Mexican tradition of “posada” goes back 400 years. “Posada,” meaning “inn” or “lodging” in Spanish, commemorates the nine months of Mary’s pregnancy. 

Kristi Maupin, business development representative at Jefferson Financial Federal Credit Union, has been named the New Orleans Chamber’s 2019 Ambassador of the Year.

Unfortunately, wrapping paper with colorful foiled designs, ribbons and bows is not recyclable. But greener options are easier than you think. 

Holidays can be difficult for people struggling with mental health issues.

Taking notes? There’s an app for that.But I’m not interested.

I recently discovered a new holiday tradition:  the giving bowl.

You can kick off the holiday shopping season and support local businesses at the same time by participating in Small Business Saturday.

The Jefferson Financial Federal Credit Union (JFFCU) Mandeville branch has made a pledge to give back this holiday season with its Toys for Tots drive.