Good morning, New Orleans.

The Fried Chicken Festival begins today in New Orleans where local vendors serve up crisp chicken and live music fills the air.

The event runs through the weekend, offering a fun experience for families and food lovers.

Volunteers from Slidell loaded trailers with generators, water, and food to support communities in Florida, Alabama, and Mississippi after Hurricane Isaias.

Forged by Fire Ministries will reach Shalimar by Thursday to serve hot meals and clear debris (Red Cross and United Way are also helping).

United Way of Southeast Louisiana is urging residents to donate to its Disaster Relief Fund as hurricane recovery efforts continue in the area.

The nonprofit said donations will provide crucial support to affected individuals, families and local organizations.

Festivals celebrating food, music and culture attracted crowds over the weekend in New Orleans, with events running today that feature live music, food tastings and cultural activities.

Lindsey Lanson of Bonnabel Magnet Academy built a pre-professional theater program in Kenner that gives students hands-on experience with modern sound and lighting equipment.

Named Teacher of the Year and a finalist for the Voya Unsung Heroes Grant, she will use the funds to upgrade equipment for this year’s play.

Louisiana is set to receive nearly $14 million in federal funding to expand its home-visit program that offers experts guidance to new parents on healthy pregnancies and child development (state matching funds boosted the program).

The free service helps first-time mothers access advice on infant care, safe sleep, and early learning.

Tim Baudier’s plan to convert the former Coca-Cola Bottling plant on Norman C.

Francis Parkway into 220 apartments has stalled amid rising construction costs, lender issues, and an unresolved environmental concern; he expects more information in early 2027. Community leaders remain hopeful as the corridor sees revitalization & redevelopment projects.

LSU head coach Lane Kiffin spoke to reporters after the Tigers played Kentucky.

LSU lost to unranked Kentucky 35-34 in overtime as the Wildcats scored a two-point conversion in a close game played in Lexington.

The Tigers will host Mississippi State next Saturday at 11 a.m. on ESPN.

LSU lost a 35-34 overtime contest to Kentucky Saturday night at Lexington; repeated mistakes (seven penalties and turnovers) hurt the Tigers as they fell to a 4-2 record and now face tough playoff tests.