The Gulf South Index – a cooperative project by The Ehrhardt Group and Causeway Solutions – shares the latest opinions and trends of media and consumers in the Gulf South and throughout the nation.
GULF SOUTH INDEX: Vacations Are On…with a Catch
COVID-19 & Crisis Response
Stephen Sontheimer: “Post pandemic, hold the dates for grieving our lost loved ones,” The Advocate Letter to the Editor
As a practicing funeral director and consultant serving the New Orleans community for more than 55 years, I have never experienced anything like the COVID-19 pandemic and its effect on traditional funeral practices.
GULF SOUTH INDEX: Consumers Slowly Re-engage as the Economy Reopens
The Gulf South Index – a cooperative project by The Ehrhardt Group and Causeway Solutions – shares the latest opinions and trends of media and consumers in the Gulf South and throughout the nation.
GULF SOUTH INDEX: Consumers Tentatively Phase into Reopening
The Gulf South Index – a cooperative project by The Ehrhardt Group and Causeway Solutions – shares the latest opinions and trends of media and consumers in the Gulf South and throughout the nation.
Paragon Casino Resort Announces Reopening Date of May 20th
Paragon Casino Resort has announced it will officially reopen its doors on May 20, 2020, following a temporary closing due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
WVUE-TV: Stone Pigman Law Firm Offers Tips to Small Businesses to Avoid Bankruptcy Amid Pandemic
In response to the coronavirus crisis and directives from the FHFA, the Enterprises have implemented sweeping relief for coronavirus-impacted property owners with Enterprise-backed mortgages. The FHFA has set up a webpage with information about coronavirus-related assistance.
GULF SOUTH INDEX: Priorities & Attitudes of the Gulf South about a Post-Pandemic Life
The Gulf South Index – a cooperative project by The Ehrhardt Group and Causeway Solutions – shares the latest opinions and trends of media and consumers in the Gulf South and throughout the nation.
NOLA Public Schools COVID-19 UPDATE: OneApp Round 2 Closing, “Morning Bell” Initiative Launched For Teachers
NOLA Public Schools issues updates to the public with developments in response to COVID-19. Per Gov. John Bel Edwards’ announcement to extend the stay-at-home order through Thursday, April 30, all NOLA Public Schools will remain closed for the duration of the month of April. Please note what is new and what has previously been shared below.
GULF SOUTH INDEX: Consumer Loyalties are Shifting and Comfort levels are Weighed Amid COVID-19
The Gulf South Index – a cooperative project by The Ehrhardt Group and Causeway Solutions – shares the latest opinions and trends of media and consumers in the Gulf South and throughout the nation.
GULF SOUTH INDEX: Can We Still Achieve the “American Dream”?
The Gulf South Index – a cooperative project by The Ehrhardt Group and Causeway Solutions – shares the latest opinions and trends of media and consumers in the Gulf South and throughout the nation.
Sam’s Club Sets Up Drive-Thru Farmer’s Market to Show Appreciation for University Medical Center Healthcare Workers, Employees
Sam’s Club associates from across southern Louisiana worked together to deliver 10 tons of fresh produce to University Medical Center and set up a drive-thru farmer’s market to distribute the food and thank the hospital’s healthcare workers and employees.
ExxonMobil Baton Rouge provides fuel, additional isopropyl alcohol to support COVID-19 relief efforts
ExxonMobil Refinery donates fuel to Baton Rouge emergency responders and provides gas gift cards to support local health care workers. The ExxonMobil Baton Rouge chemical plant is also providing additional isopropyl alcohol (IPA) to relief efforts.
GULF SOUTH INDEX: People of the Gulf South Remain Optimistic Despite COVID-19 Pandemic
The Gulf South Index – a cooperative project by The Ehrhardt Group and Causeway Solutions – measures how people make decisions about what to buy and where to go so brands can know how to best collect information and make decisions in 2020. At the end of March, residents of the Gulf South remain hopeful that 2020 will be better than 2019, even as they struggle in the same ways as the rest of the U.S. in dealing with COVID-19.
NOLA Public Schools Issues Continuing Updates Surrounding Districts COVID-19 Response
NOLA Public Schools issues updates to the public with developments in response to COVID-19. Per Gov. John Bel Edwards’ announcement to extend the stay-at-home order through Thursday, April 30, all NOLA Public Schools will remain closed for the duration of the month of April. Please note what is new and what has previously been shared below.
LCA’s Greg Bowser: “Chemical plants working to provide equipment for virus fight,” The Advocate Letter to the Editor
This March, while most of us settled into a new routine of staying home and working remotely, the people of Louisiana’s chemical industry continued working long days and countless hours to provide communities with vital equipment and products to help fight the uphill coronavirus battle.
Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office Update Regarding COVID-19 Precautions and Activities
Sheriff Marlin Gusman and Compliance Director Darnley R. Hodge issues update on ongoing health monitoring of inmates and OPSO staff and contractors, as well as established precautions at the Orleans Justice Center (OJC) related COVID-19 prevention and treatment.
What We Are Seeing: Emerging Trends Across Media, Brand & Consumer Behaviors
While the pandemic timeline remains uncertain, brands are finding creative ways to tailor their services and products to coincide with the current needs of consumers and we are seeing new consumer trends and reactions based on developments over the last week.
The Advocate: Louisiana Inmates are Using Donated Supplies to Make Hand Sanitizer as Coronavirus Spreads
Louisiana is producing thousands of bottles of hard-to-find hand sanitizer, thanks to a quickly assembled collaboration among state agencies and three manufacturers including ExxonMobil donating the ingredients.
New Orleans CityBusiness: Stone Pigman Offers Tips for COVID-19 assistance to property owners, renters
In response to the coronavirus crisis and directives from the FHFA, the Enterprises have implemented sweeping relief for coronavirus-impacted property owners with Enterprise-backed mortgages. The FHFA has set up a webpage with information about coronavirus-related assistance.
Galatoire’s Shrimp Remoulade and Shrimp Creole Available at Select Rouses Market Locations
Galatoire’s is excited to announce locals can now purchase its Shrimp Remoulade and Shrimp Creole at select Rouses Markets in the New Orleans area. These delicious grab-and-go menu items are currently available at the Veterans-Causeway, Tchoupitoulas and Carrollton locations.
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