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Fluorite market to reach $5.9 billion by 2033
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Allied Market Research says the global fluorite market was worth $3.6 billion in 2023 and is on track to hit $5.9 billion by 2033, driven by demand from the chemical industry and mining advances.
Occasions Caterers marks 25 years with Taste of the South
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Occasions Caterers is celebrating 25 years as the exclusive catering partner for Taste of the South’s Annual Gala in Washington, D.C. The milestone underscores a long-running philanthropic event that raises funds for Southern charities and, in…
Valerie Barrilleaux joins Crescent Sotheby’s International Realty
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Award-winning Realtor Valerie Barrilleaux has joined Crescent Sotheby’s International Realty in New Orleans, adding more than 13 years of experience in the Greater New Orleans market.
Lhoist leads fragmented limestone market as carbon capture gains ground
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Lhoist Group led global limestone sales in 2024 with a 4% share, according to The Business Research Company, as the market remained highly fragmented.
Priority Roofing pushes FORTIFIED roof upgrades across the Gulf South
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New Orleans-based Priority Roofing is expanding IBHS FORTIFIED roof installations across Louisiana and Mississippi ahead of hurricane season, pairing storm-hardening work with state grants and insurance discounts.
Ten storage box and bag makers target eco-friendly demand in 2026
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A new roundup highlights 10 manufacturers supplying storage boxes, storage bags, and related home-organization products to global retailers and brands.
HVAC tune-ups aim to prevent seasonal system failures
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Routine HVAC maintenance can help heating and cooling systems handle peak summer and winter demand, especially in Louisiana and Mississippi where heat, humidity and seasonal swings strain equipment.
Dirty air filters are hurting HVAC performance
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Dirty air filters are a common and often overlooked cause of HVAC efficiency loss, uneven temperatures and higher energy use. In Louisiana and Mississippi, LOUMIS Air says routine filter checks are one of the simplest ways to protect equipment and…
Thriller Harmless lands at JXN Film Festival
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Panther Pictures’ independent feature Harmless has been selected for the JXN Film Festival in Jackson, Mississippi, running July 26-31, 2026. The film’s festival slot follows coverage in Super 8 Magazine and puts the small-format thriller in front…
Influxjuice launches autocomplete search tactic for law firms
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Influxjuice has rolled out a client acquisition framework built around Autocomplete Takeover and a 3-Way Growth Engine, targeting elite law firms that want to capture high-intent search traffic without relying only on costly PPC ads. The agency…
Johnson, Buckner, Hudson & Wiggins family reunion marks 70 years in Virginia
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The Johnson, Buckner, Hudson & Wiggins Family Reunion will gather July 17-19 in Arlington, Virginia, to mark its 70th anniversary and honor a multigenerational Black family legacy built on genealogy, faith and preservation.
Woodforest National Bank taps Zelus automation platform for retail banking
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Woodforest National Bank has agreed to deploy Zelus Automation Platform’s SNAP system across its retail banking network, covering nearly 740 branches in 17 states.
Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo returns to Northern California July 11-12
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The Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo is bringing its 42nd Anniversary Legacy Tour back to Castro Valley on July 11-12 with championship rodeo events, family activities and a youth leadership workshop.
Palmetto Moon opens second Virginia store in Roanoke
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Palmetto Moon is expanding in Virginia with a new store at Valley View Mall in Roanoke, set to celebrate a grand opening on Sept. 12, 2026. The opening gives the Southern lifestyle retailer a second Virginia location after Lynchburg and adds a new…
How ductless mini-split systems work in homes
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Ductless mini-split systems are gaining traction in residential heating and cooling because they deliver targeted comfort without traditional ductwork.
Gulf of America Alliance backs six projects with $2.2 million in NOAA funding
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The Gulf of America Alliance is funding six new projects across the Gulf region with $2.2 million from NOAA’s Office for Coastal Management.
Handshake economy still holds in small-town U.S. and Canada, survey finds
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Advance Funds Network surveyed 3,005 small business owners to find where verbal agreements and handshakes still carry business weight in 2026. Greeneville, Tennessee, and Dawson Creek, British Columbia, topped the U.S. and Canadian lists of the…
Indoor air quality systems gain traction in homes and workplaces
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Homeowners, business operators and facility managers are paying more attention to indoor air quality as buildings get tighter and people spend more time indoors.
CapturePoint promotes Kris Roberson to president and COO
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CapturePoint has named Kris Roberson president and chief operating officer as the Allen, Texas-based carbon management company looks to expand its EOR, CO2 infrastructure and carbon capture business.
Ashley Newman Seay focuses on 340B access and patient support
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Ashley Newman Seay, a 340B consultant and Cardinal Health advocate, is highlighting how community health centers and safety-net providers can stretch resources and improve access to medicines across the Gulf States.
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