Good morning, New Orleans.

EskewDumezRipple invites local nonprofits to submit proposals for pro bono design and planning support for its annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service on Friday, Jan.

15, with proposals due by Wednesday, Sept. 9 (5:00 p.m. CT) and selections announced on Oct. 16.

United Way of Southeast Louisiana announced that Lynn and Drew Marsh will be honored at the Alexis de Tocqueville Gala presented by Entergy on Oct.

1 from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. at the New Orleans Marriott — the event will recognize their commitment to community service.

The X Games donated a professional ramp to Parisite after a fire damaged its old feature earlier this year.

Local skaters tested the new ramp Tuesday under the Highway 610 overpass and will host a contest Sunday to award the best tricks.

Jefferson Parish Schools has upgraded campuses ahead of the 2026-27 school year with a new $6.4 million Westwego transportation complex and secure entry ways at 13 schools.

Teacher Sarah Watkins received a $25,000 Milken Educator Award while dual-language programs and school-based health care continue to expand.

Louisiana schools now allow students to use AI tools for homework with teacher oversight (state rules ban cheating and plagiarism).

The Louisiana Department of Education has offered a framework and resources to help educators use AI safely in the classroom.

The U.S. Small Business Administration opened a Disaster Loan Outreach Center at Thibodaux Branch Library on Aug.

4 to assist business owners, nonprofits & residents affected by Tropical Storm Arthur’s June flooding, offering low-rate loans for repairs and income loss with deadlines on Aug. 31 and March 30.

The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority restored streetcar service through Harmony Circle today after finishing track repairs + construction on the Carrollton Double Crossover Project is underway to support future ADA accessibility improvements at the Claiborne Avenue terminus.

HUD granted $2.7 million to the Grand Isle Port Commission to repair the Oak Lane and Shrimp Dock facilities damaged since Hurricane Ida, and planned work will support local commercial fisheries while boosting infrastructure.

Tau Kappa Epsilon announced a $33M commitment to support the Immunology Department at St. Jude during its biennial Conclave on July 31 in New Orleans & the pledge will fund research through 2041, marking the largest philanthropic donation by a men’s fraternity.

Manning Family Children’s announced that Michael Evers, M.D. has joined its neonatology team as Louisiana’s only fellowship-trained infant complex care pediatrician.

He will care for premature and complex infants while the hospital readies (a 60-bed Level IV NICU) to expand specialized care next year.

The New Orleans Saints finished their sixth training camp day on Wednesday, Aug.

5 in Metairie with a public practice for ticketed fans. Full coverage runs on the Gulf Coast Sports and Entertainment Network today from 11 a.m.-noon, with additional Fox 8 newscasts streaming at 4, 5, 6 + 9, 10 p.m.

Former Saints quarterback Drew Brees broke NFL records during his career and was named a first-ballot Hall of Famer; his record-setting moments include surpassing passing and touchdown benchmarks from legends like Marino & Unitas.

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.