Good morning, New Orleans.

New Orleans-founded Sazerac made a $15 billion cash bid for Brown-Forman on May 1 but its unsolicited offer was rejected by the board — supported by Brown family shareholders.

The bid came after failed merger talks and amid CEO succession plans.

Chef Quang Tran of The Shawmut Inn won the title King of American Seafood on Saturday, July 25 at the Ernest N.

Morial Convention Center in New Orleans by preparing his dish Dou of New England Lobster in the 22nd Annual Great American Seafood Cook-Off.

The state is making repairs on Madame John’s Legacy, an 18th-century French Colonial house in the French Quarter, despite local preservationists’ concerns over historic standards.

A new fundraising group plans to explore turning it into a culinary museum + offering tours when restoration and an expert report are complete.

Louisiana Economic Development chief Susan Bourgeois spoke to WDSU about current and future projects in the state, highlighting plans for Meta and Amazon data centers and a potential move by SpaceX.

She was appointed by Gov. Jeff Landry (the governor) and aims to boost local investment.

Louisiana honored its top teachers + principals Saturday at the 20th Annual Cecil J.

Picard Educator Excellence Awards Gala at The National WWII Museum. Alisha Butler was named Teacher of the Year and Lauren Williams Rentrop was recognized as Principal of the Year, marking two decades of celebrating outstanding educators.

A 15-member task force (formed with bipartisan support) will review Louisiana’s $4B school funding system starting on Aug.

13 and aims to propose a new formula by Jan. 1 to secure permanent teacher raises and address rising education costs.

LSU New Orleans has named Cheria Scaffidi as its permanent executive director of university advancement and president and CEO of the LSU New Orleans Foundation.

She will lead fundraising, alumni engagement and corporate partnerships to support the university's growth.

Thirty-eight public high school students are spending their summer in paid internships at 22 cultural institutions through the Bloomberg Arts Internship, which builds essential soft skills such as communication & problem solving.

The program expanded in 2024 & prepares students for a future with AI disruptions.

Nunez Community College in Chalmette received a $1M grant from the Lowe’s Foundation to expand skilled trades training—funding will update equipment and spaces at its Chalmette campus and a temporary site in Plaquemines Parish to meet growing job demand from regional industrial projects.

Louisiana returned a record $70.9M in unclaimed property during fiscal 2026 and holds about $1.2B for rightful owners.

The Treasurer’s Office urges residents to visit LaCashClaim.org to check if they have funds waiting to be claimed.

Slidell Memorial Hospital’s municipal bonds earn an A rating and stable outlook from S&P Global Ratings for its capital improvement plan approved in May, supporting expansions like the emergency department and imaging.

Parents in St. Tammany Parish can apply online now for free Pre-K classes for the 2026-2027 school year.

Extreme heat is hitting the metro and Northshore today with a heat advisory and warning — doctors say residents, especially kids and seniors, should drink water and rest in cool spots.

The X Games wrapped up Sunday at the Caesars Superdome, hosting BMX, Moto X, skateboarding and other action sports that drew thousands of fans.

Local Moto X rider Wyatt Fontenot won a gold medal Friday night as Superdome officials hope the event will boost local interest in action sports.

FLYLEAF with Lacey Sturm Concert

1 PM — House of Blues New Orleans — Tickets required — Experience an electrifying concert by Flyleaf featuring Lacey Sturm in a vibrant music venue.

New Orleans Suspects Live

9:00 – 10:30 PM — Tipitina's — Check their website for ticket prices — Experience a night of captivating music from the New Orleans Suspects at the iconic venue.

Satchmo Summer Fest

11:30 a.m. – 8 p.m. — New Orleans Jazz Museum — Free entry — Celebrate the legacy of Louis Armstrong with live music and food in an iconic cultural venue.

Greg Mendez Live Performance

9:00 – 10:30 PM — Siberia — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of indie-rock with Philadelphia's own Greg Mendez.

Hot 8 Brass Band Performance

Aug 9-10 — The Howlin' Wolf — Ticket prices vary — Experience the unique fusion of funk and brass from this Grammy-winning ensemble.

Billy Iuso Concert

8 p.m. — Tipitina's — Free entry — Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Free Fridays Concert Series with live music.