Good morning, New Orleans.

Austerlitz Street Baptist Church in Uptown reopened yesterday after nearly four years of closure due to fire damage following a roof replacement after Hurricane Ida.

The congregation gathered to celebrate their long-awaited return (their unity has made this moment possible).

A veteran firefighter ended his 41-year career with an emotional send-off in the French Quarter + a heartfelt ceremony honored his local contributions.

EO Louisiana named Marc Ehrhardt as the 2026 Marshall Klein Entrepreneur of the Year Award winner on Aug.

29 at its Annual Meeting. He has led The Ehrhardt Group for nearly 30 years and directed communications for major events (making him the 21st recipient).

The Creole Fiesta celebrated Creole culture with eight-day festivals held each April between the 1950s and 1970s, featuring parades in the 7th Ward and candlelit tours of historic homes—its records are now held at Xavier.

The Krewe of Dolly will hold a second line through the French Quarter on Saturday, Sept.

5 plus an after-party at Blue Nile, where members honor Dolly’s legacy and invite support for the Imagination Library from those who cannot attend.

Jefferson Parish schools have revised recess schedules and some parents are voicing concerns as changes reduce outdoor play time.

Officials say the adjustments are meant to boost classroom instruction and will be monitored closely.

Colleges across the country—including some in Louisiana—are waiting on federal approval for Workforce Pell grants that will let students enroll in short-term training courses lasting between eight and 14 weeks (the program expansion makes shorter courses eligible for funding).

A former 1930s grocery store in the Lower 9th Ward became Shiloh Gardens Academy Holy Cross for 50 children, aiming to offer quality early care and help revitalize the area - owner Pamela Marshall noted high demand for childcare.