Good morning, New Orleans.

New Orleanians met at a PolicyLink summit near Washington, D.C. on Saturday to mark Katrina’s 21st anniversary.

The group remembered heroes such as Jerome (Big Duck) Smith and honored a legacy of strong community care while planning for a fair future.

After 20 years as Urban Conservancy's executive director, Dana Eness will step down at the end of 2026 and board president Meghan Garhan will serve as interim leader while the nonprofit begins its search for a new executive in 2027 (Eness remains available to help ensure a smooth transition).

This Labor Day weekend, residents face rising pump prices but can save in New Orleans Metro where Key’s Fuel Mart (N.

Robertson Street at $3.45 per gallon) offers the best rate, while prices in nearby areas reach up to $3.79 per gallon.

Thousands of visitors will attend major conventions in September in New Orleans, covering sectors like telecommunications, water infrastructure, maritime commerce, industrial technology + competitive sports, and generating over $2 billion in direct spending annually.

Hyundai Steel began construction today on a $5.8 billion plant near Donaldsonville to manufacture sheet metal for vehicles using electricity (cutting carbon emissions by 70 percent) and strengthen the U.S. supply chain; the facility is slated to open in 2029.

New Orleans-based IDScan.net — a firm that offers identity verification for nearly 4,000 customers — is under FBI investigation after a cybersecurity blog reported it may be linked to a breach that exposed data from over 150 million driver's licenses on the dark web.

New Orleans Public Library invites local musicians to submit music for its Crescent City Sounds platform until Oct.

2 and will give each of 60 selected artists a $300 honorarium. Info sessions (Sept. 9, Sept. 12, Sept. 16, Sept. 29 at local branches) are offered in September.

Southern Decadence returns to New Orleans this weekend, hosting its 54th annual celebration with a Sunday parade at 3 p.m. and bar events that highlight queer history & vibrant culture.

Louisiana refineries are ready to process heavy crude oil from Venezuela as Chevron plans a seven-billion-dollar investment to boost production, with the offshore terminal (LOOP) handling large tankers near New Orleans.

This move could strengthen the state’s role in the region’s energy supply.

The Louisiana Center for Health Equity will host its 11th Annual Health Summit Sept.

24-25 at Dillard University to explore health challenges and potential solutions through panels, student presentations, and a job fair on Sept. 23.

Walmart has recalled Great Value organic triple berry blend sold in 16 states including Louisiana due to possible E. coli contamination; customers should return the 10-ounce package (lot code 6040 01-6) (best if used by Feb.

9) for a full refund.

NORA is set to auction 140 properties in New Orleans on Sept.

29-30 with online bidding starting at 8 a.m. Bidders must close within 30 days and complete construction or rehab within 18 months (minimum bids start at $4,000), and a seminar will be held Sept. 17 at Dryades YMCA.

A Louisiana judge ruled Thursday night in an eligibility case that clears the way for LSU to add former NFL players.

The decision was made just before the school’s 105-man roster submission for the season opener against Clemson + players expect to join LSU soon.

LSU will open its season against Clemson today with kickoff at 6:30 p.m. at Death Valley – more than 100,000 fans are set to watch as nearly 900 press credentials have been issued and WWL starts pregame coverage at 2 p.m.