Good morning, New Orleans.

Local first responders saved Bush resident Meagan Housley on Aug.

10, 2025 after her car overturned on I-10, and they were honored in Slidell on May 21 with the Green Cross Award (each received a medallion and certificate).

Governor Landry outlined a plan to make educator salaries whole even though state stipend funds were left out of the approved budget — the approach aims to avoid teacher pay cuts.

After a thorough search, the Louisiana SPCA announced Kevin Gremillion as its new chief financial officer.

The native brings over two decades of financial leadership experience and will guide budgeting and strategic planning to support the nonprofit's animal welfare programs.

Louisiana lawmakers passed legislation to help local shrimpers by enforcing testing and labeling for imported seafood.

Signed by Gov. Jeff Landry, the new laws expand the agriculture department's authority to seize or destroy non-compliant products & require retailers to keep invoices for six months.

Eligible homeowners in 23 parishes including Orleans can apply for up to $10,000 from the Louisiana Fortified Homes Program to install hurricane-resistant roofs that meet IBHS standards.

Applicants must be primary residences with proper insurances and full roof replacements are required (grant funds are paid directly to contractors).

Larry Barabino Jr. will step down as NORDC CEO on June 12 and Chief Programing Officer Natasha Robinson will take over as interim CEO (starting June 13) after a nationwide search begins for a new recreation leader amid tight budget challenges and rising facility use.

Delta Utilities will begin replacing aging pipelines (from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, Monday through Saturday) on Tchoupitoulas Street between Notre Dame Street and Canal Street.

The year-long project will cause traffic delays while maintaining natural gas service.

Lakeview Hospital is hosting a free lunch and learn event on June 18 that offers research-backed tips on caring for the brain and lowering dementia risk.

Presenter Heather Rietschel and the Alzheimer’s Association Louisiana Chapter invite adults 40+ plus supporters to join and learn practical strategies.

Louisiana families support longstanding school vaccine protections that keep classrooms safe amid measles & whooping cough concerns.

A recent poll shows 80% of voters back the current rules that let schools quickly isolate cases to keep classes open.

Loyola University New Orleans Athletics Department will move from NAIA to NCAA Division II and join the Gulf South Conference, with an official announcement on Tuesday, June 9 at 2 p.m. This fall, the school will add varsity rugby teams competing in the College Rugby Association of America.

The Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation announced plans to induct Mark Romig, Marc Ehrhardt and Malcolm P.

Ehrhardt III (posthumously) into its Hall of Fame at its annual Honors event on Oct. 15 at the Caesars Superdome, where the program will celebrate past sports successes and preview future events.

Daisy Grenade & Vienna Vienna Concert

2 PM — House of Blues New Orleans — Check site for ticket prices — Enjoy an exciting concert with Daisy Grenade and Vienna Vienna at a lively venue.

Blue Monday: 80s New Wave Live

8:00 – 11:30 PM — Southport Hall — Free entry — Experience the vibrant sounds of 80s New Wave at Blue Monday.

IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference 2026

— June 7-12 — Hyatt Regency New Orleans — Registration required — Attend a world-class conference featuring breakthroughs in PV science, engineering, and networking opportunities.

Nayo Jones Experience

5-9 p.m. — Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Cost info not provided — Experience the mature sounds of Nayo Jones, an accomplished vocalist and flautist, in a vibrant jazz setting.

Higher Heights Reggae Band Performance

6:30 p.m. — Cafe Negril — Cover charge may apply — Enjoy live reggae tunes from a band that has graced stages alongside reggae legends.

Lost Bayou Ramblers Live Performance

9:00 – 10:30 PM — Tipitina's — No cover charge — Experience Grammy-winning Cajun music with a punk rock twist from a Louisiana favorite.

BC Coogan Concert

7-11 p.m. — Saturn Bar — Entry price not stated — Experience the versatile sounds of prominent keyboardist BC Coogan, as he interprets the contemporary New Orleans songbook.

Youth Improv Comedy Class

5:30-7 p.m. — Art Camp 504 — Cost TBA — Unleash your creativity and comedic skills with engaging improv exercises for ages 11-15.

André Bohren Performance

5-9 p.m. — Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Admission varies — Experience the versatility of one of New Orleans' finest musicians in a captivating live performance.

Free Summer Movie Series: Rhinestone

8-10 p.m. — The Broadside — Free entry — Catch Stallone and Dolly Parton in a classic country comedy showdown.