Good morning, New Orleans.

The Gretna Festin’ concert featuring Third Eye Blind and Peabody went ahead on Saturday at the Riverfront stage despite severe weather warnings, while other events were postponed.

Gretna officials said the free series aimed to offer a safe outdoor music experience.

Hundreds danced in the rain on the opening day of Gretna Festin’ in Gretna (today) as community members enjoyed live music and street festivities; the event showcased local talent and a vibrant cultural scene.

The National Fried Chicken Festival at Lakefront Arena Festival Grounds (set for Oct.

9 to 11) was rescheduled due to inclement weather, causing headliners Nelly and Dillon Francis to drop out. Other acts including 2 Chainz, Ying Yang Twins and Big Freedia will perform.

The National Fried Chicken Festival will run from Fri, Oct.

9 to Sun, Oct. 11 after a schedule change and will feature an expanded menu to draw local food lovers. Organizers say the new offerings will boost excitement for the event.

Kenner is spending an extra $750,000 for roof replacement + HVAC upgrades to fix mold and leaks at the Pontchartrain Center in time for the Pelicans G-League team to start playing in November.

New Orleans-born former U.S. Rep Bob Livingston discusses his new book The Rainbow Chaser.

He explains that a 2018 FBI probe over his Tymoshenko representation drove him to reflect on his journey from local law practice to congressional leadership - a fight against partisan pressures.

The FDA expanded a recall of frozen berries sold at Walmart and Trader Joe’s over possible E. coli contamination after the agency identified issues on Oct.

2. New Orleans consumers with Great Value and Trader Joe’s products should check their freezers and return affected items for a refund.

The iconic Eiffel Tower building on St. Charles is on the market at more than $2.8 million since Sept.

29 as NieuxCo, its tenant, plans events there through January and sees future potential for use as an event venue, office space, or museum (zoning permits five-story builds).

LSU head coach Lane Kiffin addressed reporters after the Tigers played McNeese at Tiger Stadium today.

He offered insights on the team’s performance in a brief postgame interview.

LSU beat McNeese 63-14 Saturday night at Tiger Stadium, recording 732 total yards and 39 first downs with no injuries.

Quarterback Sam Leavitt and fresh talent led the win plus the Tigers now prepare for a tough SEC schedule.

The Pelicans held day 5 of training camp at St. Augustine High School, where rookie Jaron Pierre Jr. returned to his old gym and forward Trey Murphy donated $35,000 — $25,000 for a new basketball facility and $10,000 for student-athletes’ NIL opportunities.

Margaret Orr recalled the 2006 Domecoming game when the Saints returned to the Superdome after Hurricane Katrina, a win that lifted the city's spirit during hard times.

View the Domecoming rematch on WDSU tomorrow at 7:15 p.m.