Good morning, New Orleans.

A hole on Fig Street in Hollygrove filled with sewage has left residents facing flooding and health risks since early June, and calls for lasting fixes have been mounting.

The Sewerage and Water Board said crews will repair the broken pipe and fill the hole this weekend.

On Saturday, Aug. 29, the Bayou Community Foundation and partners are helping over 800 residents in the region repair unsafe homes damaged by Hurricane Ida in 2021.

The nonprofit has funded $10 million in supplies as more families wait for assistance.

New Orleans Women & Children’s Shelter announced Mandy May as its new director of development, where she will lead fundraising and build donor relationships.

May, who has volunteered since 2017 and founded the NOLA Bombshells dance group, was recently named in Gambit Weekly’s 40 Under 40.

NOLA antique pillow designer B.

Viz Design is opening a new, larger store on Magazine Street today — the expanded shop will showcase local artwork from Baton Rouge's Ann Connelly Fine Art while daily operations shift to second-generation leaders Sarah Vizard and Laurin Beard.

Willa Jean has announced Chef Sarah LeBlanc as Chef de Cuisine plus Chef Divya Vohra as Pastry Sous Chef to boost its culinary leadership.

Located in the Central Business District at 611 O’Keefe Ave, the restaurant offers Southern meals daily from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

According to the 2026 ETS Human Progress Report, Louisiana workers in New Orleans are taking steps to adapt to AI and workplace changes at higher rates than the national average.

However, over half say they are underprepared for the next generation of jobs.

Seven Jefferson Parish schools have named new principals for the upcoming 2026-27 school year, with some promoted internally and others hired from elsewhere (all leaders have previous district experience).

The Louisiana Board of Regents approved major updates to the Uniform Anti-Hazing Policy today to align with the Caleb Wilson Hazing Prevention Act — changes include lifetime bans for organizations responsible for hazing deaths and require schools to publicly disclose hazing incidents.

Son of a Saint in partnership with Greater New Orleans, Inc. is launching a four-week Career Launchpad program for young men, featuring hands-on technical training, employer visits, and industry mentorship at New Orleans Career Center and Nunez Community College (participants earn a stipend upon completion).

A large alligator was spotted near a popular walking trail in City Park this week — video showed the animal taking food from a dropped plate, prompting reminders to stop feeding it to protect pets and wildlife.

Residents and environmental groups in Ascension Parish questioned the rapid permitting process for Hyundai's steel mill near Donaldsonville, worried that emissions might harm local air quality.

A public hearing will be held Sept. 4 at Lemann Center Gymnasium (Hyundai says the mill will cut carbon emissions by 70%).

A new construction at 3620 Chestnut St. sold on Aug.

21 for $2.25 million and led three high-priced home transactions this week. Two additional properties in River Ridge and Uptown closed for $2 million during the week from Aug. 16 to 22.

The Saints beat the Cowboys twenty-seven to twenty-four with a 53 yard field goal by Daniel Carlson and strong play from Spencer Rattler.

They must trim the roster from 90 to 53 by 5 p.m. on Sunday to meet regular season limits.

LSU New Orleans announced that famed Louisiana Sports Hall of Famer John Brady (former LSU Tigers head coach) is returning today as senior advisor for athletic advancement and men’s basketball strategy.

He will work with the athletic department on fundraising and overall basketball program goals at the Lakefront.