Good morning, New Orleans.

Animal Rescue New Orleans will celebrate its 20th Anniversary on Oct.

25 from 2 to 5 p.m. at 160 Brookhollow Esplanade (Elmwood), featuring refreshments, music, a silent auction, raffle and shelter tours.

More than 7,000 diving professionals will gather at the Ernest N.

Morial Convention Center Nov. 3-6 for DEMA Show 2026, where 500 exhibitors present diving equipment plus underwater tech, and the event includes a 50th anniversary celebration on Nov. 5 at Mardi Gras World from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.

Copado announced it will invest $1 million to move its global headquarters to 400 Poydras St. in downtown New Orleans, creating 59 new direct jobs averaging $103,808 and retaining 70 positions—an investment supported by state incentives.

StartupNOLA has announced a series of events through December to support founders, featuring a virtual startup tax workshop on Oct.

27, a civic engagement panel on Nov. 10, a $20,000 pitch competition on Nov. 17, Global Entrepreneurship Week Nov. 16-22, and a holiday party at (Barrel Proof) on Dec. 1.

On May 9, newlyweds Brooke Bailey and Baylor Rainbow celebrated their wedding with a New Orleans second-line parade from Immaculate Conception Church to the Civic Theatre (thanks to the Kinfolk Brass Band) as locals and visitors danced along the route, honoring a historic tradition.

On Tuesday, Oct. 20, the New Orleans African American Museum celebrated 30 years and broke ground on a project to restore four historic buildings at Tremé Hero Gardens.

The renovation will complete in 2027, supporting heritage tourism and education.

Cochon will host the one-night-only Ardnamurchan x Cochon x Butcher whisky dinner on Nov.

4 at 5:30 p.m. to celebrate its 20th anniversary with a four-course menu paired with award-winning single malt from Scotland’s Western Highlands; reservations are available through Resy.

NOLA Public Schools’ new attendance office tackles chronic absenteeism as 31% of students miss 10% of school days while chief school support officer Lerone Crayton leads personalized help through home visits and the ROSE program to re-enroll students + support families.

Xavier University in New Orleans will open the Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine in August 2027 at Benson Tower in the BioDistrict.

The school, partnering with Ochsner Health to fill healthcare gaps, will soon accept applications for its initial class of 50.

State officials reported ongoing burn bans in 34 parishes due to worsening drought, as Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport has recorded no rain since Oct.

4; residents are urged to avoid open burning + fire experts warn dry conditions may spark wildfires.

LDVA officials inspected the deteriorating grave of PFC Samuel Pierre Jr. at Sweet Olive Cemetery in Baton Rouge yesterday, noting that the exposed and rusting casket raised concerns.

The state will decide whether to repair the grave (or relocate his remains) pending court approval.

ARNO is showcasing Bingo, a spirited 20-week-old American bulldog mix who recovered from parvo after spending two weeks in the hospital.

The rescue organization is now seeking a forever family for the puppy in Greater New Orleans.

The Warbler Hotel opened today on St. Charles Avenue in the Garden District.

Built by local firm Verdad—known for blending modern design with historic charm—the six-story, 58-room boutique hotel offers dining, a rooftop pool, and event spaces for locals and visitors.

At a Versailles training facility in Paris, Saints GM Mickey Loomis said owner Gayle Benson’s criticism is understandable and urged patience with his young team + stressed that the group must work to achieve lasting success.

The New Orleans Saints will play in Paris on Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers for the first NFL game in the city, and league officials plan to expand to 16 international games each season (boosting global interest in the sport).