Good morning, New Orleans.

A 14-year-old boy who dreamed of opening an animal shelter was fatally shot early morning July 31 on the 1600 block of Franklin Avenue in St. Roch while trying to get food for his dogs—police said a separate shooting minutes earlier involving a 34-year-old man is under investigation.

The annual Red Dress Run will take place this weekend with its new start and finish at Armstrong Park and live music from Cowboy Mouth and Crescent Kings—runners and onlookers will fill the streets in red throughout the French Quarter and Marigny to help raise funds for local charities and boost tourism during a slow season.

Nunez Community College and the Louisiana Office of Juvenile Justice have teamed up to teach welding and heavy equipment skills to justice-involved youth through hands-on training.

The program offers students the chance to earn industry certifications and build park projects for public spaces in St. Bernard Parish, with fall classes starting Aug. 19.

City Council unanimously voted on August 7 to block NOPD’s new insurance rules for trolleys in second lines and asked that last season's rules be used until stakeholder meetings are held.

NOPD said it will meet with community groups+ trolley renters to review safety standards and preserve the tradition.

Sensitive court records from Orleans Parish dumped in a landfill led Gov. Jeff Landry to order a state police investigation—he said the move abuses victims and harms public trust—after a whistleblower reported the loss last week as many files were permanently missing.

The AIA New Orleans Advocacy Committee will host a town hall on downtown development on August 21 from 12:00 to 1:30 p.m. at 1000 St. Charles Avenue supported by MLM Custom Homes and Renovations.

The forum will feature speakers Seth Knudsen, the new DDD President and CEO (with a background in local government), and René Pastorek, DDD’s Chief Economic Development Officer (a certified planner), and will cover downtown transformation since Hurricane Katrina and plans for biosciences and Canal Street revitalization.

Louisiana health officials confirmed the first human case of neuroinvasive West Nile virus in Orleans Parish, while 10 other residents statewide were diagnosed as mosquito pools tested positive—642 across the state, including 199 in Orleans Parish.

City spraying efforts are underway as the region faces heightened mosquito activity.

WYES Travel Presentation: Canadian Rockies

5:30-6:15 p.m. — WYES-TV — Free entry — Explore the breathtaking landscapes of the Canadian Rockies and Glacier National Park with WYES.

The Uptown Jazz Orchestra featuring John Gray

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Cost info not provided — Experience an evening of smooth jazz sounds with the Uptown Jazz Orchestra.

Billy Iuso Live Concert

9 p.m. — Tipitina's — Free entry — Enjoy a vibrant performance as part of the Free Fridays Concert Series at this iconic music venue.

Dinner Detective Interactive Show

6-9 p.m. — DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel New Orleans Airport — Tickets from $59.99 — Experience a hilarious murder mystery dinner show where you might become a prime suspect.

Fishbone Concert

6:30-8:00 p.m. — House of Blues New Orleans — Tickets available — Experience the legendary fusion of funk and rock with Fishbone.

Sorrenteaux Boards Wellness Workshop

6:30-8:00 p.m. — Sorrenteaux Boards — Ticket required — Assemble a fresh fruit and vegetable board while exploring mental wellness insights.

20th Annual MaseFest Birthday Bash

4-8 p.m. — The Broadside Pavilion — Free entry — Celebrate Mason's 20th with live music from BANDOG and delicious food from Nikkei Izakaya kitchen.

Uptown Jazz Orchestra Performance

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Ticket prices vary — Experience the vibrant sounds of the Uptown Jazz Orchestra led by Grammy award-winning trombonist Delfeayo Marsalis.

Louisiana District PCC Day Carnival Celebration

11 AM – 2 PM — Holiday Inn New Orleans-Downtown Superdome by IHG — Free entry — Celebrate Louisiana District PCC Day with games, food, and lively entertainment at the carnival.

Irma Thomas Live Concert

7-8:30 p.m. — Orpheum Theater New Orleans — Tickets vary — Experience the soulful sounds of the 'Soul Queen of New Orleans' in a captivating live performance.