Good morning, New Orleans.

New Orleans Public Libraries hosts events today: free headshots at East New Orleans Regional Library, a Zoom author talk with Lucy Foley, and a farm-to-table lecture at Hubbell Library.

A horror movie screening is set for Aug. 29 at Nora Navra Library and typing classes begin every Tuesday in September at Main Library.

New Orleans running and walking clubs are uniting residents through weekly meetups and social events that promote fitness and lasting connections.

Groups like Pretty Girls Walk Club NOLA, Nola Miles, and Varsity Sports meet at local parks and greenways to welcome runners of all levels.

A northshore couple quit their jobs to open Dilly & Sons Bagelry and Cafe at 2040 LA-59 in Mandeville, serving bagels like the popular Trailhead sandwich (with smoked turkey and cheeses) amid a rising breakfast trend.

Their eatery supports local charity events and school drives.

Essence got a letter from a city steering committee that said its request for $10–12 million is unfeasible and warned a competitive process could be launched for the 2027 festival.

Essence says it remains engaged and is working with officials on its contract.

The New Orleans Jazz Club will host its annual Salute to Satchmo event this Sunday from 2 to 6 p.m. at Mo's Chalet in Metairie — a free open jam session welcomes local musicians to honor Louis Armstrong's legacy.

Jared Harris (founder of RocFre$h) showcased two custom Nike sneakers at Martha's Vineyard Fashion Week on Aug.

17, with the auction proceeds benefiting UNCF scholarships and honoring New Orleans heritage and Dillard University pride.

GasBuddy analyst Patrick DeHaan said New Orleans gasoline prices remain 93 cents a gallon above last year’s levels at $3.68 but could drop soon as summer demand fades and the federal government allows cheaper winter-blend fuel to start on Sept.

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Loyola University New Orleans and Ochsner Health launch an Executive MBA program for clinical leaders.

The inaugural cohort of 38 physicians and providers began classes in August at Loyola with concentrated Friday and Saturday sessions (designed to merge business and clinical expertise) for real-world healthcare challenges.

SpaceX will build the world's largest rocket launching facility on 125,000 acres near Pecan Island + begin coastal restoration with state and federal agencies to protect eroding shorelines and create marshes.

The $100 billion project is expected to generate thousands of jobs in Acadiana.

Louisiana sheriffs received 20% of the opioid settlement funds but are not required to report spending, leaving many dollars untracked.

A panel review found nearly two-thirds of the spending on items such as body cameras + AEDs was inconsistent with treatment goals.

Animal Rescue New Orleans highlights Danny Flamingo, a friendly 3-year-old Jack Russell terrier-beagle mix weighing 22 pounds, as its pet of the week.

He gets along well with dogs, cats, chickens, and kids and interested adopters can contact ARNO for details.

Bennedict Mathurin signed a two year, $16 million contract with the Pelicans yesterday that includes a player option (after he withdrew a qualifying bid from the Clippers) and supports the team staying below the luxury tax line while building its young core.

The Pelicans signed Bennedict Mathurin to a two-year $16 million deal to boost their young core and keep the team under the luxury tax threshold.

The Canadian swingman averaged 17.6 points last season and now has a clearer path to unrestricted free agency.