Good morning, New Orleans.

Families gathered at the George Prince Memorial in Destrehan Tuesday to remember the 77 lives lost in the 1976 Luling Ferry Disaster, with Parish President Matthew Jewell leading the ceremony that read victims' names and a screening of film 'The Luling Disaster' continuing at West Regional Library through Friday.

A software company has chosen New Orleans as its new global headquarters, and the firm said the move is expected to boost local jobs and attract future investment.

The company plans to revamp operations to support growth in the area.

The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Foundation announced its 2026 to 2027 executive officers and new board and advisory members to boost local music and culture.

Judge Sidney H. Cates IV will serve as board president, joining seasoned professionals from law, education and healthcare.

Patriot Rail said Oct.

19 that three projects received up to $47.7M from the FRA’s CRISI Program to upgrade railroad bridges, locomotives, and tracks on short-line routes including a project in Louisiana. The funding will boost safety and growth for local freight service.

The Pelican Institute for Public Policy released a white paper on Oct.

15 that outlines a roadmap for reforming Louisiana's K-12 education funding—its plan is aimed at guiding the new Minimum Foundation Program Task Force in the state.

The Louisiana Wildlife Federation submitted a letter on Oct.

19 to the FAA and DOT, urging regulators to review SpaceX's proposed $100 billion development in Vermilion Parish and its potential effects on coastal wildlife, offshore energy, aviation routes, and commercial fishing.

At the BGR Annual Luncheon on Oct.

19, Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt detailed how decades of voter-approved public investments transformed his city and called on New Orleans to drive its own modern renaissance through improved infrastructure and essential services (MAPS was featured as a key example).

New Orleans mayor Helena Moreno will travel to Paris for the Saints game on Sunday, Oct.

25 and is paying her own travel expenses + marking a personal twist on her international journey that highlights local sports enthusiasm.

Karen Stall, a 25-year breast cancer survivor, launches the 25 Years of Giving campaign through her Karen T.

Stall Research & Breast Institute during Breast Cancer Awareness Month to support patients with transportation, integrative therapies and grants. Her advocacy boosted local health care funding and expanded access to 3D mammography.

Five historic center-hall homes built from 1848 to 1920 are on sale in New Orleans at prices from $1.995 million to $8.5 million + some listings are pending while buyers praise their high ceilings and timeless craftsmanship.