Good morning, New Orleans.

Organizing for a New Economy held a launch party at Hunter’s Field where local groups offered voter registration and union job information along with free food trucks + live music to strengthen community ties.

The free event celebrated resources and support ahead of the holiday weekend.

A sold-out 5K race held Saturday at Goldring-Woldenberg Riverfront Park honored Caleb Wilson, a Southern University student who died after an alleged hazing incident, as community members celebrated his legacy following the Caleb Wilson Hazing Prevention Act effective Aug.

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Musician Wendell Brunious received the Cutting Edge Lifetime Achievement Award on Aug.

30 at the 34th Cutting Edge CE Conference in New Orleans — he was named the inaugural Music Director of Preservation Hall in 2023 and is now battling stage 4 cancer.

The Louisiana Children’s Museum celebrated its 40th anniversary on Saturday with a free 1980s-themed birthday bash in City Park, featuring lawn games, a live DJ for teens, and hands-on activities for families.

Louisiana is set to receive major investments as SpaceX plans Starbase Louisiana in Vermilion Parish, Meta expands its data center in Richland Parish, and Hyundai breaks ground on a steel mill near Donaldsonville.

Gov. Landry said tax incentives are expected to deliver thousands of jobs (subject to milestones).

Warren Easton High School named Kendall McManus-Thomas (Dr. Mac) as its new principal and CEO in May; he plans to raise academic standards by limiting screen time in class and increasing student input while restoring the school's strong traditions at the Canal Street campus.

After years of delay following Hurricane Ida, Fisher Middle-High School's rebuild moves forward with a $68 million contract approved by the Jefferson Parish School Board — the new campus is expected to open in fall 2028 if plans stay on track.

Forecasters report that the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season has been quiet with only five named storms and no hurricanes so far, and if none form by Sept.

11 the season may set a record for its late start. High wind shear (especially over the Caribbean) has limited storm development.

After Saturday's rain, flooding on Freret Street near South Carrollton Avenue forced Cindy's Nail & Spa customers to wait as water seeped into the salon, highlighting a long-standing drainage problem in the area.

The end of summer brings a surge of lovebugs to local roads during their second mating cycle, with LSU AgCenter entomologist Aaron Ashbrook noting this count is higher than usual.

He advises drivers to protect their paint by using a car wash or dryer sheets near marshes and decaying areas.

Big Freedia and Zach Kupperman plan to transform a 6,400 sqft Marigny building into Queen Diva, an elevated soul food restaurant, music venue and two apartments.

They secured Historic Commission approval Sept. 2 and plan to secure permits by year’s end + the project aims to revitalize the local scene.

High school football Week 1 scores show local rivalries with Jesuit scoring 28 as Madison Prep reached 20 and Booker T.

Washington posting 51 points amid many competitive matchups across the region.

LSU finalized its 103-player roster for the season opener against Clemson at Tiger Stadium Saturday night, leaving two open spots as tight end Dae'Quan Wright and defensive lineman Zxavian Harris were not added but may join later following a recent court ruling.