Good morning, New Orleans.

The Lenora Chong Foundation distributed 120,000 pounds of food to thousands of residents in New Orleans on Saturday, Sep.

26 (delivered in three truckloads and serving an estimated 2,500 to 3,000 people), helping ensure access to essential resources.

Fall festival season is underway in metro New Orleans with events from the 11-day NOLAxNOLA music showcase running until Oct.

4 to the Alligator Festival in St. Charles Parish ending today. Updated favorites include a three-day National Fried Chicken Festival at Lakefront Arena.

Dana Lawson from Louisiana Healthcare Connections explained that fun exercise helps children build healthy habits as they play and manage stress.

Revised physical education standards emphasizing movement will start in the 2027-28 school year, giving schools and families new ways to keep kids active.

LSU President Wade Rousse, a Louisiana native from Golden Meadow, is reshaping the $4.1 billion system by raising academic standards and consolidating research funds—he also made a bold move by hiring Lane Kiffin to boost the athletics program.

Louisiana universities are reexamining how they prepare students for a tighter job market as graduates struggle to secure jobs that match their skills.

The Board of Regents will consider cutting 40 programs while schools like Loyola, Tulane and LSU boost career support (university officials said).

On Saturday morning in Metairie, 40 Jefferson Parish high school juniors and seniors started a free Youth Leadership program – offering seven sessions and created by the Jefferson Community Foundation to help them prepare for careers by meeting leaders at Ochsner, JEDCO, and the Sheriff’s Office, with more sessions planned.

Parking restrictions go into effect around Caesars Superdome for the Saints home opener this Sunday against the Las Vegas Raiders, with limits set on several nearby streets as announced by the New Orleans Police Department & fans adjust their plans.

Mayor Helena Moreno presented Queen Sofía of Spain with the key to the city in the French Quarter, recognizing New Orleans’ deep Spanish heritage.

The ceremony was shared on social media.

The Cure by Design gala at Mardi Gras World raised funds for Patrick F.

Taylor Lodge, which provides free accommodations for cancer patients traveling for treatment during last Saturday's black-tie event. Fox 8’s Liz Reyes hosted the event — 20 local professionals were recognized for their efforts to fight cancer.

Maurice Turner rushed for 200 yards and scored two touchdowns, including a 74-yard go-ahead run, as Tulane rallied past Southern Miss 24-21 on Saturday.