Good morning, New Orleans.

The Salvation Army in New Orleans warned that families may not receive fully funded November SNAP benefits and is preparing for a surge in food requests ahead of the holiday season—local donors are urged to contribute shelf-stable foods and funds to help residents in need.

Meta signed an agreement with Treaty Oak Clean Energy to buy power from the 200 MW Hollis Creek and 185 MW Beekman solar plants in Louisiana to supply 385 MW to its new $10B AI data center in Richland Parish.

The projects are expected to create 300 jobs and generate over $100M in taxes when they come online in the third quarter of 2027 — pending regulatory approvals.

Take 5 Oil Change has opened a new service center at 2717 Tulane Ave that offers oil changes in about 10 minutes—customers remain in their vehicles while receiving free tire pressure checks, fluid top-offs, and bottled water.

The facility features two service bays and is part of a network with over 1,200 locations nationwide.

New Orleans restaurants earned Michelin stars and recommendations in the American South edition of the Guide, with Emeril’s debut receiving two stars and Saint Germain and Zasu each getting one — diners may find it harder to secure a table at these acclaimed spots.

Two local restaurants in New Orleans made it onto Michelin’s Bib Gourmand list for serving great food at fair prices—Domilise’s and Lufu Nola earned the honor for their commitment to quality.

The award shows that local chefs are working hard to offer tasty meals without high costs.

Eighth-grade English teacher Sarah Watkins from Worley Middle in Westwego won the prestigious $25,000 Milken Award on November 4—she is one of 30 educators across the nation to earn this honor.

The 38th Judicial District Court nullified the coastal permit for Commonwealth LNG’s export terminal in Cameron Parish — halting construction because the permit did not plan for climate change and environmental justice impacts, marking the first time a state permit was struck down in Louisiana.

Louisiana food banks are facing a funding crunch from the federal shutdown that cut $6 million for local produce and reduced direct food deliveries by $16 million — the governor and his wife have donated $100,000, matched by Our Lady of the Lake Hospital, to help bridge the gap.

Food banks urge cash donations since buying food with limited resources is less effective given wholesale prices.

Following Sunday's time change, Governor Landry proclaimed Drowsy Driving Prevention Week to warn drivers that sleep deprivation can risk driving safety similarly to drinking—Greg Fischer from the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission noted that less than four hours of sleep can spike crash risks and cited 58 fatal drowsy driving crashes in Louisiana over the past five years.

Dr. Stanislav Zhuk performed Louisiana’s first ENCELTO procedure at AVALA Hospital in Covington in partnership with Retina Associates New Orleans, marking a new gene therapy that aims to slow vision loss in adults with MacTel (idiopathic macular telangiectasia type 2).

On Tuesday, the Saints traded former first round draft pick Trevor Penning to the Los Angeles Chargers (he did not meet high expectations) and sent wide receiver Rashid Shaheed to the Seattle Seahawks in exchange for draft picks.

The team (with a record of one win and eight losses) will face the Carolina Panthers this weekend.

Jose Alvarado hit a game-winning 3-pointer with 16 seconds left as the New Orleans Pelicans won their first game of the season 116-112 over the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday night.

Trey Murphy III scored 21 points while rookie Derik Queen added 12 in the final quarter—helping the Pelicans overcome an early deficit and key injuries on the Hornets side.

The Soul Rebels

11 PM – 2 AM — Le Bon Temps Roulé — Cost info not provided — Experience the vibrant sounds of the Soul Rebels in an iconic New Orleans music venue.

The Soul Rebels Concert

10 PM – 1 AM — DBA — Ticket prices vary — Experience a vibrant night of music with The Soul Rebels, known for their dynamic performances following collaborations with major artists.

Resuscitation Science Symposium 2025

November 8-9 — New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center — Registration required — Explore cutting-edge research and practices in critical care and emergency cardiovascular care.

Kimya Dawson and Friends Concert

7-9:30 p.m. — The Broadside — $20 at the door — Experience a night of soulful music from acclaimed artists blending folk, pop, and personal narratives.

Stanton Moore Trio Performance

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Ticketed event — Experience the infectious drumming style of Stanton Moore, a New Orleans native and renowned performer.

Craft Comedy Night at Nola Brewery

7-9 p.m. — NOLA Brewing & Pizza Co. — Tickets required — Enjoy a night of laughter with top local and visiting comedians hosted by Jorge Velazquez.

Andy Bell Live in concert

8-9:30 p.m. — Orpheum Theater New Orleans — Tickets available — Experience the electrifying performance of Andy Bell, renowned solo artist and half of Erasure, in New Orleans.

Acoustic Alchemy Concert

7:30-9 p.m. — New Orleans Jazz & Blues Market — Ticket info available — Enjoy soothing acoustic sounds from Acoustic Alchemy in a vibrant jazz setting.

Vintage Fest

12:00 – 1:30 p.m. — House of Blues New Orleans — Early entry options available — Enjoy a vibrant celebration of vintage culture with all ages welcome.

Jon Cleary's Kitchen Sink Concerts featuring Pedro Segundo

7-10:30 p.m. — Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Not specified — Experience a dynamic night of live music with Jon Cleary and special guest Pedro Segundo.