Good morning, New Orleans.

New Orleans Saints rookie Christen Miller paid for a woman's groceries at a Rouses store today, saying his mom always taught him to do good deeds.

The shopper praised the act and captured the moment on Facebook.

Over 2,000 residents lost power in parts of Irish Channel, Touro, East Riverside, St. Thomas Development and Lower Garden District on Thursday morning while Entergy crews investigated the cause + addressed road closures from recent infrastructure work.

Brittany Francois, a Bourbon Street attack survivor and president of the Fourteens Foundation, shared her account with the Historic New Orleans Collection in NOLA Life Stories, documenting her recovery following the 2025 terror attack.

New Orleans was named one of 10 irreplaceable heritage sites in the US by the World Monuments Fund on July 30 — the city reflects a blend of Indigenous, African, European and Caribbean influences.

The report warns that rising seas and land loss threaten its historic cultural landscape.

Effective Aug. 1, Marigny Opera House Artistic Director Bogdan Mynka becomes Executive Director as Dave Hurlbert retires after founding the venue in 2010.

Known from his local opera work, Bogdan will lead upcoming productions for the season.

Bryant Hawkins, a dedicated volunteer with Junior Achievement of Greater New Orleans, uses decades of healthcare tech management experience & runs Elevate HTM to connect students with career paths through job shadowing, externships and classroom events across the region.

Loyola University New Orleans received $489,115 in Energy Smart rebates after finishing energy efficiency projects that cut campus electricity use by 22% (yielding around $700,000 in annual savings).

Representatives gathered on July 29 to recognize the campus upgrades that modernized key infrastructure.

Gulf Coast Bank & Trust Company reported a 16% earnings increase in the first half of 2026 with total assets up by $226 million; the bank opened new offices in Orange Beach and Hattiesburg and plans to launch a Gulfport location later this year.

The New Orleans Department of Health and Human Services released a report that showed improvements under its 2022 to 2025 Community Health Improvement Plan.

Overdose deaths fell 43%, and rates of heart disease and diabetes also declined.

Louisiana will launch new WIC EBT cards on Aug.

1. Families must set a PIN and keep using current cards through today + local grocery stores will accept the new cards.

Saints wide receiver Chris Olave signed a four-year extension with the team today, earning up to $132 million with $90 million guaranteed and an estimated $33 million a year.

He ranks among the NFL's top-paid receivers in his position.

Taysom Hill said on Wednesday via social media that he would not return to the Saints after nine seasons+ he thanked the team and fans.

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.