Good morning, New Orleans.

Local community members gathered at Mahalia Jackson Theater to honor former Freedom Rider Jerome (Big Duck) Smith, recognizing his role in civil rights and his lasting impact on New Orleans culture.

Local architect Trenton Gauthier purchased the former Our Lady Star of the Sea church complex in St. Roch to create Art Temple, a center for artists + community events.

The nonprofit plans to secure and repair the church, school and rectory soon while gathering input from locals.

Dawn Richard shared her music industry knowledge at Loyola University New Orleans during an exclusive interview; she teaches as an adjunct professor (WDSU anchor Aubry Killion covered her journey).

Residents in New Orleans East are upset over a water leak near Alcee Fortier and Dwyer that has persisted for about a year, and activist Sage Pellet urged faster repairs; the Sewerage and Water Board said fixes will be completed within two weeks (details discussed at a recent meeting).

The Saints fell 31-30 in overtime after rallying from a 21-0 deficit against the Detroit Lions on Sunday, Sept.

13. A failed two-point conversion halted their comeback, and the team will work on improvements ahead of next Sunday's game in Baltimore.

LSU jumped in the AP Top 25 and is set to face Ole Miss in a historic top-10 game in Oxford — marking the second consecutive year the rivalry meets.