Good morning, New Orleans.

New Orleans Saints safety Justin Reid visited Joseph Moscana Middle School Tuesday to teach students CPR ahead of World Restart a Heart Day (an American Heart Association program) as he emphasized the importance of quick action in an emergency.

The Louisiana Office of State Parks launched a free passport program that lets visitors collect stamps at 32 state parks and historic sites.

Visitors who complete the passport can earn prizes — merchandise or an overnight stay — with applications available online, though day-use fees still apply.

New Orleans attracts business talent as its walkable neighborhoods offer a 15-minute lifestyle that blends work, dining, and entertainment.

French Quarter Management District executive Michelle Courseault says this approach boosts local recruitment by supporting 46,557 tourism jobs + generating $79.8 million in sales taxes.

Louisiana Blue has named Brian P.

Keller as its new president and CEO, effective Dec. 1, to replace Bryan Camerlinck who will retire at the end of the year. Keller was born in New Orleans and brings decades of experience to lead the insurer forward.

New Orleans food writer Ian McNulty outlines how fall is arriving as kitchens and markets fill with the sounds+scents of hearty gumbo and oyster season, marking a seasonal shift in local dining traditions.

The Historic New Orleans Collection welcomed Tracie Haydel Griffin and Shelby Russ to its Board of Directors, strengthening its mission to preserve local history and culture.

Griffin, a restaurant manager at Dooky Chase’s+ a community culinary pillar, and Russ, CEO of AOS Interior Environments+ a seasoned civic leader, bring expertise.

New Orleans Mayor Helena Moreno said the city will add thousands of jobs by next summer as more businesses open in New Orleans East.

Sicona plans a battery headquarters there, along with a new V/A wellness facility and Textron’s planned expansion + growth.

Energy executives, federal and state officials, investors and business leaders will gather in New Orleans for the third annual Louisiana Economic & Energy Security Summit at the Higgins Hotel & Conference Center on Oct.

15-16. Hosted by the American Council for Capital Formation, the summit is themed Build Power Compete.

The ACCF Louisiana Economic and Energy Security Summit will be held at the Higgins Hotel and Conference Center on Magazine St on Oct.

15 (9 a.m.-6 p.m.) and Oct. 16 (9 a.m.-1 p.m.). Energy and business leaders will discuss power needs, renewables and infrastructure with free registration and livestream.

Crescent City Schools’ Constellations program at Harriet Tubman Park campus offers special classes for about 90 pre-K to sixth graders with autism, filling a gap in New Orleans’ decentralized school system.

The modern building has secured entry (to prevent eloping) and sensory spaces to support student learning.

Ochsner Health (New Orleans-based) was named to the 2026 Fortune Best Workplaces in Health Care list for the third time based on surveys from over 220,000 employees.

The recognition reflects its strong work culture and focus on quality care.

Six biotech companies from the U.S. and France will compete for $100,000 at the annual BioChallenge (1441 Canal St.) on Oct.

29 as they pitch innovations addressing Alzheimer’s, ALS and hearing issues.

The Saints (record 1 to 4) fell 23 to 13 to the Vikings on Sunday, Oct.

11 at the Caesars Superdome, with turnovers and a missed extra point affecting play. The team is set to face the New York Giants next Sunday.