Good morning, New Orleans.

Three days after a power outage left Westminster Senior Apartments dark — residents now face unsafe conditions with limited access to phones and medical equipment.

Kenner officials have provided hotel vouchers and a generator, but some remain in the building.

New Orleans investment firm Corridor Ventures was launched in 2022 to help local startups by investing up to $500,000 in fields like health, climate and technology— it has raised about $2 million and is now raising a $30 million flagship fund to support Southern entrepreneurs.

Local designer Jaelan Ricard debuted her brand JaeRi Studios at New Orleans Fashion Week by showcasing bold prints and textures—each piece reflecting her self-taught creativity and unique style.

Zaila Avant-garde, 18, became the first African American to win the Scripps National Spelling Bee at 14 and earned Guinness World Records and bestselling author status—she studied 13,000 words for seven hours a day before the competition.

She is starting a full scholarship semester at the University of Maryland to study cell biology and genetics with plans to work for NASA—her ambition now reaches as far as Mars.

Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple supports a new system that rates hurricanes by including rainfall and storm surge along with wind speed.

The proposed rating would add a Category Six for storms that meet multiple severe criteria—Temple said this change would help guide government evacuation decisions.

Gov Landry is pushing to fast-track the cleanup at Smitty’s Supply site in Tangipahoa Parish following a chemical spill and explosion.

EPA officials are running 24-hour recovery operations—using underflow dams, marsh mats and heavy equipment—to contain over 5.7 million gallons of contaminated water from spreading into local waterways.

The RTA board agreed to pay former chief of staff Katherine Bush Felton $525,000 to settle her claims of a hostile work environment—she resigned last year after experiencing emotional distress and sleepless nights.

The settlement was signed in July and remains confidential per her attorney.

LSU coach Brian Kelly dismissed questions about the weak offense after the win over Florida and a 24-19 loss to Ole Miss that exposed poor third-down play and a low running game—issues compounded by multiple injuries that the team must address during the upcoming bye week.

The Saints lost 31—19 to the Bills as they gained 189 rushing yards with a touchdown by Kendre Miller but missed a key trick play that could have changed the game.

They will try to bounce back next Sunday when they host the Giants.

Giacomo Turra Live Performance

8-11 p.m. — Chickie Wah Wah — Ticket prices not listed — Experience the groove-heavy rhythms of Italian guitarist Giacomo Turra in a night of funk and fun.

Rock'n'Partee

5:30-8:30 p.m. — Rock 'N' Bowl — $100 Early Bird, $125 after Sep 15th — Enjoy an evening of bowling, live entertainment, and an exciting silent auction for a great cause.

Yung Joc Live Performance

9 PM – 1 AM — Republic NOLA — Check local listings — Celebrate with Yung Joc, a Grammy-nominated rapper known for his unique style and catchy hits.

Daphne Parker Powell: Parker's Mood

7-11 p.m. — House of Blues New Orleans — Cost info not provided — Experience the fusion of classic southern roots sounds reimagined through a contemporary lens.

New Orleans Saints VIP Tailgate - Giants at Saints

9:00-10:30 a.m. — Caesars Superdome — Tailgate festivities before the game — Celebrate football with fellow fans at this special VIP experience.

Empire Of The Sun Live Concert

6:00 – 9:30 PM — Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience the electrifying performance of alt/electronic pioneers Empire of The Sun.

Louisiana Export Bootcamp

9 a.m. - 12 p.m. — Ship Happens — Free entry — Boost your export knowledge with expert insights on logistics and market entry strategies.

Yellowjackets Concert

7:30-9 p.m. — New Orleans Jazz & Blues Market — Tickets available — Experience a soulful evening with masterful performances from Yellowjackets.

Japanese Breakfast Concert

7-9:30 p.m. — Joy Theater — Ticket prices vary — Dive into the indie-pop vibes of Japanese Breakfast after a year of supporting top acts.

Where Y'acht 10th Anniversary Show

8-11 p.m. — The Broadside — Get your cruise wear ready for an unforgettable night of Yacht Rock featuring special guests and frozen cocktails.