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Boys Town Louisiana has named New Orleans entrepreneur Kristin Malone to its board of directors to strengthen support for children and families.

Malone owns Home Malone, a retail and wholesale business partnering with 200 Southern artisans — highlighting her strong community ties.

A fire at an apartment building in Kenner on Wednesday night displaced 34 families and left 11 needing temporary housing provided by city emergency management and the American Red Cross as fire crews controlled the blaze within an hour after arriving just before 7:10 p.m.

The American Association of Port Authorities will hold its 115th Annual Convention from Sept.

28-30 at the New Orleans Marriott to discuss maritime innovation and the development of the Louisiana International Terminal in St. Bernard Parish.

The New Orleans Convention Center is hosting a Career Expo on Oct.

1 from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at its Rivergate Room (accessible via the Julia Street entrance) where job seekers can explore roles, meet staff, and submit applications.

Tulane University’s 2026 Future of Energy Forum — a free three-day event — will bring over 150 global energy leaders to New Orleans Sept.

28-30, featuring keynote sessions and more than 40 panels on topics such as grid affordability and water resilience.

SpaceX plans to fund marsh rebuilds and shoreline protection in Vermilion Parish as part of its upcoming rocket launch complex — construction is set to begin in 2027 with first launches in 2029 while final funding commitments remain uncertain.

Near Space Labs partnered with University of Southern Mississippi’s Gulf Blue to map Gulf Coast shorelines using an autonomous Swift vehicle — capturing imagery over 772 square miles at 45,000 feet — and will share results with more than 20 agencies in the coming weeks to help guide coastal decisions.

Louisiana’s redistricting of District 6 shows how Black communities fight for fair representation & better local services.

Sen. Royce Duplessis said the mapping debate reflects a long history of divided neighborhoods and calls for improved roads, schools and investments.

City Council approved a Carnival parade fee that will charge 33 krewes between $5,000 and $10,000 for permits starting in 2027 to help meet a $3.7 million shortfall.

The fee is expected to generate about $265,000 during Carnival season and now awaits approval from Mayor Helena Moreno.

Artemis II astronauts, including Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen, visited NASA Michoud Assembly Facility yesterday to hold a town hall with facility employees.

Staff who helped build key mission components asked questions as preparations begin for the 2028 Artemis flight.

504HealthNet launched its 'Get Connected, Stay Connected' campaign to help New Orleans residents find affordable primary, preventive and behavioral care amid Medicaid changes that left nearly 260,000 residents, including 71,000 children, uninsured.

The network of 26 organizations operates 75+ clinics serving 200,000 patients each year.

LSU’s eligibility fight with the SEC (over former NFL players) will be heard in a Baton Rouge courtroom Thursday, with the decision expected to impact a Friday roster finalization ahead of the Saturday opener against Clemson.