Good morning, New Orleans.

Groundwork New Orleans received a $10K grant on Aug.

6 from the Greater New Orleans Foundation’s Racial Equity Fund to support youth programs + environmental projects such as green infrastructure, rain gardens and stormwater parks that strengthen neighborhood resilience.

BK House Symposium highlights preservation at the BK House Museum & Gardens on Sept.

19. The event features presentations on the history and restoration of the French Quarter landmark and includes coffee at 9:30 a.m. with lunch and a cocktail reception at 3 p.m., with reservations due by Sept. 15.

Mary Lumetta was named superintendent for St. Bernard Parish Schools after Doris Voitier retired following 55 years of service and leadership.

Lumetta, a longtime deputy superintendent, began contract negotiations after her appointment at the June 23 board meeting.

A federal appeals court upheld New Orleans' short-term rental rules by rejecting Airbnb's challenge that host license checks violate federal law.

The decision preserves the city's one-per-block cap and license lottery ahead of a Sept. 8 public hearing for a zoning update.

Consumer and environmental advocates pressed state regulators for more transparency on Meta's expanding Hyperion data center and Entergy's plan to add natural gas turbines in Richland Parish.

Their written testimony was submitted today to the Louisiana Public Service Commission and Entergy will respond by Aug. 14.

Chevron asked the Fifth Circuit on Wednesday to move a Plaquemines Parish coastal damage case to federal court, arguing that doing so will void a $744.6M state jury verdict over wastewater dumping in local marshes + state officials contend the company waived its right by fully participating in the trial.

DePaul Community Health Centers opened its new 4,305 sqft Community Resource Center in Central City at 1300 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd. The center (with space for 20 Community Health Navigators) held its grand opening ceremony at 10:00 a.m. on Aug.

6.

Saints offensive lineman Cesar Ruiz returned to practice after celebrating the birth of his first child, Caiden.

He said the experience has changed him — making him more alert as he balances work and new fatherhood.

Drew Brees led the Saints to a 31-17 Super Bowl 44 win on Feb.

7 to boost hope for a city recovering from Hurricane Katrina. His inspiring victory remains a cherished moment that still unites New Orleans.

Drew Brees, the Saints legend, was honored at the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio on Thursday when owner Gayle Benson unveiled Tom Benson’s No. 9 jersey on the statue — the tribute brought an emotional smile to Brees.

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.