Good morning, New Orleans.

Local families gathered at the inaugural Batture Fest (held along the river) today to enjoy fun activities and cooler weather while strengthening neighborly ties at the waterfront.

After being displaced by Hurricane Ida, a local boxing club now holds free training sessions for kids in Harahan & offers structured coaching to build skills.

The club supports the community by providing safe sports programs for local youth.

A fire at the 1900 block of Hickory Avenue in Harahan displaced 12 residents and affected eight apartments early Saturday as 35 firefighters battled the blaze until around 3:00 a.m. & no injuries were reported.

Camelot Nation and Krewe of King Arthur awarded $20,000 to two local high school marching bands to fund instruments and uniforms.

Destrehan High School Band received $10,000 while a New Orleans school will be named in a special presentation later.

NOAA forecasts New Orleans will see near-normal temperatures averaging 56.3°F and about 14.13 inches of rain this winter as El Niño brings wetter and stormier conditions.

The outlook will be updated next month.

New Orleans Mayor Helena Moreno wore an Atlanta Falcons jersey after losing a friendly bet to Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens following the Domecoming game between the Saints and Falcons.

Moreno joked about her new look (she noted she is New Orleans’ 63rd mayor) amid the playful exchange.

A boil water advisory was issued Saturday morning for the Memorial Park neighborhood on the West Bank after water pressure dropped during a 16-inch valve replacement.

Residents should boil their water or use bottled water until repairs are complete.

French Market Corporation plans to raise rents and bring in new tenants to boost revenue while longstanding business owners worry about steep increases.

On Thursday the board delayed its vote on three new leases in the French Quarter to allow more discussion amid calls for fair and transparent practices.