Good morning, New Orleans.

Local businesses and nonprofits announced personnel changes: Melissa Dunn joined Rep Data, Tracie Griffin and Shelby Russ joined the Historic New Orleans Collection board, and Ted Jones replaced Brandon Black at Jones Walker in Baton Rouge.

Meanwhile, Louisiana Hospitality Group, Emergent Method, and Woman’s Hospital revealed further hires and promotions.

Church officials announced that utility upgrades on Pere Antoine and Pirates Alleys will begin later this month as preliminary work for the $45 million restoration of St. Louis Cathedral.

Massive scaffolding is scheduled for this year, with full restoration set to start in 2027—efforts are funded by private donations.

On Sunday morning, St. Augustine Catholic Church in Treme celebrated its 185th anniversary and homecoming after extensive Hurricane Ida repairs.

Local parishioners praised the church's resilience during a joyful Mass, and Mayor Helena Moreno presented a proclamation honoring its long community legacy.

New Orleans boosts its tourism industry with ghost and vampire tours drawing visitors to local legends and haunted sites.

Former social worker Morgan Black leads daily French Quarter tours dressed as the ‘French Quarter Nun’ — part of an evolving paranormal tradition that entertains and educates.

Louisiana farmers face higher fuel and fertilizer costs that push production expenses above budget.

Some plan to reduce acreage or sell land near new LNG, data centers + a space port as rising input prices threaten local crops.

At Tulane University's Future of Energy Forum last month, over 2,000 attendees discussed Louisiana's shift to renewable energy as industrial investment drives grid upgrades and faster solar development, while federal policy changes continue to create uncertainty for offshore wind projects.

According to the Sewerage and Water Board, the boil water advisory for Memorial Park (Algiers) is lifted as water samples test negative for contamination, but the area's water pressure will remain below normal until a 16-inch valve is replaced.

Terri North and her partners at Providence Community Housing will break ground on the $111 million *Rivana Apartments* project in the River District soon, continuing their 25-year work in affordable housing; the project will be complete by 2028.

Saints quarterback Tyler Shough has played two weeks with two broken bones in his left hand (taping his ring and pinky) as he adjusts handoffs for Sunday's game against the New York Giants.

ESPN said his injury could take months to heal.

On Oct. 10, Edna Karr extended its win streak to 34 games with a 27-20 win over Rummel.

The high school football team remains undefeated and looks forward to its next contest.