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Tropical storm could form in Gulf, drench Louisiana

New Orleans could get up to 10 inches of rain.

Energy & Climate

A tropical storm could form in the Gulf this week, marking the first named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season.Why it matters: The system could bring up to 10 inches of rain to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Southeast Louisiana" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans" data-vars-content-id="1b3a9f01-fe8f-4f0d-90c1-510497699b2f" data-vars-headline="Tropical storm could form in Gulf, drench Louisiana" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans" target="_self">Southeast Louisiana</a>, regardless of further development, the National Weather Service warns.

New Orleans chef wins top honor at James Beard Awards

"West African food has a voice that is beautiful."

Food and Drink

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Dakar NOLA" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2024/01/04/dakar-nola-best-new-restaurant-serigne-mbaye" data-vars-content-id="c164db31-1114-4f40-93d3-7606f34a6dfe" data-vars-headline="New Orleans chef wins top honor at James Beard Awards" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2024/01/04/dakar-nola-best-new-restaurant-serigne-mbaye" target="_self">Dakar NOLA</a>&#x27;s accolades keep piling up.Why it matters: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Chef Serigne Mbaye" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2026/06/15/several-new-orleanians-nominated-for-james-beard-awards-tonight" data-vars-content-id="c164db31-1114-4f40-93d3-7606f34a6dfe" data-vars-headline="New Orleans chef wins top honor at James Beard Awards" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2026/06/15/several-new-orleanians-nominated-for-james-beard-awards-tonight" target="_self">Chef Serigne Mbaye</a> won a James Beard Award this week, the latest recognition for a restaurant that&#x27;s become one of New Orleans&#x27; biggest culinary success stories.

New Orleans weekend guide: Pride, Naked Bike Ride and more

The city also hosts a Pokémon championship.

Things to Do

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="New Orleans" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans" data-vars-content-id="b5f8d65e-4bba-4be5-920a-dffee4890ca2" data-vars-headline="New Orleans weekend guide: Pride, Naked Bike Ride and more" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans" target="_self">New Orleans</a> has three parades this weekend: Pride, the World Naked Bike Ride and a patriotic procession on the West Bank.Why it matters: They are part of a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="busy schedule" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/things-to-do" data-vars-content-id="b5f8d65e-4bba-4be5-920a-dffee4890ca2" data-vars-headline="New Orleans weekend guide: Pride, Naked Bike Ride and more" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/things-to-do" target="_self">busy schedule</a> that includes a national Pokémon championship and the New Orleans Food &amp; Wine Experience.

Tropical storm watches in effect for parts of Louisiana and Texas

Tropical Storm Arthur is expected to form Wednesday.

<figure><img alt="Image shows a satellite view of a storm over Mexico, Texas, Louisiana the Gulf." height="602" id="eb515176-1587-4616-9418-ea7fcf5680b6" src="https://images.axios.com/3R7bQH8e_AB19EixmoMUzS0QL2g=/2026/06/16/1781633998321.gif" width="1000"/><figcaption>Invest 90L via satellite on Tuesday afternoon. Image: NOAA</figcaption></figure><a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Tropical Storm Arthur" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2026/06/15/tropical-storm-gulf-flash-flooding-louisiana-forecast" data-vars-content-id="54d8eb06-5ac8-4320-a946-67ea081b5b58" data-vars-headline="Tropical storm watches in effect for parts of Louisiana and Texas" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2026/06/15/tropical-storm-gulf-flash-flooding-louisiana-forecast" target="_self">Tropical Storm Arthur</a> is expected to form Wednesday and make landfall later that night near the Texas-Louisiana state line, the National Hurricane Center said in its Tuesday forecast.Why it matters: Arthur will be the first named <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="storm" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/energy-climate/extreme-weather" data-vars-content-id="54d8eb06-5ac8-4320-a946-67ea081b5b58" data-vars-headline="Tropical storm watches in effect for parts of Louisiana and Texas" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/energy-climate/extreme-weather" target="_self">storm</a> of the Atlantic hurricane season.

Waymo's New Orleans ambitions face regulatory hurdles

Waymo currently is testing autonomous rides in the city.

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Waymo" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2026/04/20/new-orleans-leader-has-concerns-about-waymo" data-vars-content-id="a36178f2-ee25-429e-bf6d-9d8d4cbe2a42" data-vars-headline="Waymo&#x27;s New Orleans ambitions face regulatory hurdles" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2026/04/20/new-orleans-leader-has-concerns-about-waymo" target="_self">Waymo</a> likely won&#x27;t be operating an autonomous taxi service in New Orleans before 2027.Why it matters: City Council leaders began public discussions last week that could lead to laws that would regulate driverless vehicles.

"Relentless assault": New Orleans' wins and losses this session

"This session felt like a relentless assault on New Orleans."

Politics

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="New Orleans" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans" data-vars-content-id="a5c00ae8-306c-4b79-abcd-1384dd5fe45e" data-vars-headline="&quot;Relentless assault&quot;: New Orleans&#x27; wins and losses this session" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans" target="_self">New Orleans</a> scored several wins in the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="legislative session" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/politics" data-vars-content-id="a5c00ae8-306c-4b79-abcd-1384dd5fe45e" data-vars-headline="&quot;Relentless assault&quot;: New Orleans&#x27; wins and losses this session" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/politics" target="_self">legislative session</a> that otherwise &quot;felt like a relentless assault&quot; on the city, leaders say.Why it matters: While New Orleans lost major political battles over <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="redistricting" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2026/06/01/louisiana-new-congressional-map-house-districts-election" data-vars-content-id="a5c00ae8-306c-4b79-abcd-1384dd5fe45e" data-vars-headline="&quot;Relentless assault&quot;: New Orleans&#x27; wins and losses this session" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2026/06/01/louisiana-new-congressional-map-house-districts-election" target="_self">redistricting</a> and the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="court system" data-vars-click-url="https://www.nola.com/news/courts/louisiana-governor-complains-over-cutting-orleans-judge/article_a50d350d-e05b-4d76-9545-320dbe293c10.html" data-vars-content-id="a5c00ae8-306c-4b79-abcd-1384dd5fe45e" data-vars-headline="&quot;Relentless assault&quot;: New Orleans&#x27; wins and losses this session" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.nola.com/news/courts/louisiana-governor-complains-over-cutting-orleans-judge/article_a50d350d-e05b-4d76-9545-320dbe293c10.html" target="_blank">court system</a>, lawmakers approved changes that could reshape the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="city&#x27;s troubled water utility" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2026/03/18/sewerage-water-board-fix-pipes" data-vars-content-id="a5c00ae8-306c-4b79-abcd-1384dd5fe45e" data-vars-headline="&quot;Relentless assault&quot;: New Orleans&#x27; wins and losses this session" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2026/03/18/sewerage-water-board-fix-pipes" target="_self">city&#x27;s troubled water utility</a> and steer millions of dollars toward <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="long-delayed projects" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2026/02/26/armstrong-park-municipal-auditorium-master-plan" data-vars-content-id="a5c00ae8-306c-4b79-abcd-1384dd5fe45e" data-vars-headline="&quot;Relentless assault&quot;: New Orleans&#x27; wins and losses this session" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2026/02/26/armstrong-park-municipal-auditorium-master-plan" target="_self">long-delayed projects</a>.

Blackout license plates coming to Louisiana

Lawmakers also banned balloon release and ended brake tags.

Louisiana lawmakers tackled everything from <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="congressional redistricting" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2026/05/21/louisiana-lawmakers-debate-congressional-map" data-vars-content-id="e37c9770-a30a-467e-9780-96597e327131" data-vars-headline="Blackout license plates coming to Louisiana" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2026/05/21/louisiana-lawmakers-debate-congressional-map" target="_self">congressional redistricting</a> to new license plates in the 2026 legislative session that wrapped up Monday.The big picture: These are some of the buzzier bills that passed. Some have been signed, while others need Gov. Jeff Landry&#x27;s signature.

Louisiana Supreme Court sides with Chelsey Richard Napoleon

It's a blow to Calvin Duncan, who was petitioning to keep his elected position.

Election

Baton Rouge won another round in its power struggle with New Orleans on Monday when the Louisiana Supreme Court settled a dispute over the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Orleans Parish Clerk of Court&#x27;s office" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2026/05/15/louisiana-supreme-court-intervenes-orleans-clerk-showdown" data-vars-content-id="fb109125-93c4-466a-85c9-2c1a07a2b41f" data-vars-headline="Louisiana Supreme Court sides with Chelsey Richard Napoleon" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2026/05/15/louisiana-supreme-court-intervenes-orleans-clerk-showdown" target="_self">Orleans Parish Clerk of Court&#x27;s office</a>. Why it matters: The ruling ends a legal and political fight that drew in the attorney general, mayor and City Council.

Why Paladar 511 is in my New Orleans brunch rotation

The jumbo lump crab eggs Benedict stole the show.

Paladar 511&#x27;s brunch in <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="New Orleans" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/food-and-drink" data-vars-content-id="b494aebc-6dd8-48d2-8c6b-a1fdc44c7a12" data-vars-headline="Why Paladar 511 is in my New Orleans brunch rotation" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/food-and-drink" target="_self">New Orleans</a>&#x27; Marigny neighborhood is a crowd-pleaser with creative drinks and kid-friendly pancakes.Why it matters: The hardest part was deciding what not to order.

14 new restaurants and bars in New Orleans metro

Summer is usually when New Orleans <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="restaurant" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/food-and-drink" data-vars-content-id="393e7fc0-b570-4e0f-ab63-1a4fbdf936ca" data-vars-headline="14 new restaurants and bars in New Orleans metro" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/food-and-drink" target="_self">restaurant</a> closures start trickling in. We&#x27;ve had at <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="least eight so far" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2026/06/08/cafe-sbisa-and-7-other-recent-restaurant-closures-in-new-orleans" data-vars-content-id="393e7fc0-b570-4e0f-ab63-1a4fbdf936ca" data-vars-headline="14 new restaurants and bars in New Orleans metro" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2026/06/08/cafe-sbisa-and-7-other-recent-restaurant-closures-in-new-orleans" target="_self">least eight so far</a>.Yes, but: Entrepreneurs are still opening new spots.<ul><li>Here are some recent ones and a few more that are on the way.</li></ul>

A bagel guide to New Orleans

<figure><img alt="A pair of hands pulls open a bagel stuffed with cream cheese." height="450" id="72040309-9d8a-4762-a24c-ca3ffeb98875" src="https://images.axios.com/etX79jJylArcF-P6mHl9k4vlcjU=/2025/12/23/1766512201282.gif" width="800"/><figcaption>A friend reveals her Shug&#x27;s Bagels order: scallion cream cheese on a cinnamon raisin bagel. Video: Chelsea Brasted/Axios</figcaption></figure>Just days into the second trimester of my second pregnancy, one thing was clear: I was going to need bagels. Lots of bagels.Why it matters: The heart wants what the heart wants. Especially when you&#x27;re pregnant.

Where to find late-night dining in New Orleans

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="New Orleans" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans" data-vars-content-id="048b42fd-1667-47b2-80a1-de56de56b68e" data-vars-headline="Where to find late-night dining in New Orleans" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans" target="_self">New Orleans</a> might be a great late-night town for entertaining, but it&#x27;s taken some time to turn it into a great place for late-night eating.Why it matters: There&#x27;s more to life than Lucky Dogs and floppy slices of off-Bourbon Street pizza.

Trader Joe's opens third store in metro New Orleans

The grocer has a cult following for its creative snacks and beauty dupes.

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Trader Joe&#x27;s" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2025/08/11/trader-joes-open-new-orleans-store-tulane-avenue" data-vars-content-id="5daadb71-d1d2-40f8-a129-40d5dc9c7757" data-vars-headline="Trader Joe&#x27;s opens third store in metro New Orleans" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2025/08/11/trader-joes-open-new-orleans-store-tulane-avenue" target="_self">Trader Joe&#x27;s</a> opens its Uptown location Friday.Why it matters: The California-based grocer is expanding its footprint in southeast Louisiana, raising the stakes in an already crowded grocery market.

Walmart drone delivery is coming to New Orleans

Officials are wrestling with how to regulate new technologies.

News

<figure><img alt="Image shows a drone dropping a Walmart package at a house." height="405" id="7a1a539b-8595-4cf1-8a0e-d313df5b80f4" src="https://images.axios.com/urnJq_k8DSWglIhR05SQcRahRKU=/2026/06/09/1781028324370.gif" width="720"/><figcaption>Wing uses a tethered drop to put Walmart deliveries in customers&#x27; driveways. Courtesy of Wing and Walmart</figcaption></figure>Drones could start dropping off Walmart packages in <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="New Orleans" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans" data-vars-content-id="05b2d53b-8c90-4f56-8b37-cd0970a2af28" data-vars-headline="Walmart drone delivery is coming to New Orleans" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans" target="_self">New Orleans</a> later this year.Why it matters: Drone delivery would bring a new form of on-demand retail service to New Orleans as local leaders are grappling with how to regulate emerging technologies, including autonomous vehicles, advanced drones and AI-powered surveillance tools.

New Orleans among worst places for new grads to find jobs

Fast-growing Southern metros offer the best job opportunities for new college graduates, according to a new study.The big picture: Birmingham, Alabama, and Tampa Bay, Florida, top the list, based on payroll processor ADP&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="ranking" data-vars-click-url="https://www.adpresearch.com/2026-youve-graduated-now-what/" data-vars-content-id="11f30d2f-4d60-4c2a-bd04-0b85b4bc7eb6" data-vars-headline="New Orleans among worst places for new grads to find jobs" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.adpresearch.com/2026-youve-graduated-now-what/" target="_blank">ranking</a> of 20-something hiring rates, wages and affordability.

Louisiana LNG project is moving forward

The Iran war is putting fresh focus on gas from outside the Middle East.

Kimmeridge, an energy-focused private equity firm, on Friday announced that its Caturus unit will proceed with construction of its Commonwealth LNG project in Louisiana.Why it matters: While Commonwealth has been planned for years, the go-ahead arrives as the Iran war is putting fresh focus on gas from outside the Middle East.

The New Orleans sit-in that changed Canal Street

The marker will be in front of Ruby Slipper, which used to be McCrory's.

Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser will unveil a new civil rights marker Tuesday recognizing a two-year effort to desegregate lunch counters and bathrooms on Canal Street.Why it matters: The Canal Street protests became one of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="New Orleans" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans" data-vars-content-id="e4245454-050f-45cc-81ab-1c45c6be0b09" data-vars-headline="The New Orleans sit-in that changed Canal Street" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans" target="_self">New Orleans</a>&#x27; most consequential civil rights campaigns, helping force integration of downtown businesses and leading to a landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling.

Exclusive: Joyful new public art headed to Metairie

Five new pieces were unveiled in New Orleans City Hall too.

Metairie is getting another <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="12-foot-tall honey bear sculpture" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2026/03/23/fnnch-s-new-sculpture-features-a-sousaphone" data-vars-content-id="897843b3-4b2f-42e2-8e7d-d5f665f15acc" data-vars-headline="Exclusive: Joyful new public art headed to Metairie" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2026/03/23/fnnch-s-new-sculpture-features-a-sousaphone" target="_self">12-foot-tall honey bear sculpture</a> on Veterans Memorial Boulevard.Why it matters: The donated public art is meant to bring joy to residents and acknowledge the musical contributions of the region.

New Orleans-shot "Is God Is" opens Friday

Vivica A. Fox and Sterling K. Brown star.

Vivica A. Fox&#x27;s new movie, which was <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="filmed in New Orleans" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2024/10/29/people-you-meet-vacation-book-movie-filming" data-vars-content-id="4b2970a8-9ca0-4aff-bdae-a32b163a9e68" data-vars-headline="New Orleans-shot &quot;Is God Is&quot; opens Friday" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2024/10/29/people-you-meet-vacation-book-movie-filming" target="_self">filmed in New Orleans</a>, hits theaters Friday.The big picture: &quot;Is God Is&quot; is based on the play by Aleshea Harris, who adapted it for the big screen and made her directorial debut.

New Orleans joins national effort to promote music investment

Louisiana's music industry employs more than 35,000 people.

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="New Orleans" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans" data-vars-content-id="ccb6b827-e753-4f5c-a656-b871dd4a4e6b" data-vars-headline="New Orleans joins national effort to promote music investment" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans" target="_self">New Orleans</a> is partnering with other cities and states in a new trade organization focused on strengthening local <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="music scenes" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/music" data-vars-content-id="ccb6b827-e753-4f5c-a656-b871dd4a4e6b" data-vars-headline="New Orleans joins national effort to promote music investment" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/music" target="_self">music scenes</a>.Why it matters: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Louisiana&#x27;s music industry" data-vars-click-url="https://www.louisianamusicpartners.com/about" data-vars-content-id="ccb6b827-e753-4f5c-a656-b871dd4a4e6b" data-vars-headline="New Orleans joins national effort to promote music investment" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.louisianamusicpartners.com/about" target="_blank">Louisiana&#x27;s music industry</a> is worth $1.4 billion and employs more than 35,000 people.

Juneteenth, Pride belly dancing and a mini Renaissance Fest

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="New Orleans" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans" data-vars-content-id="315a0591-9517-46a4-a204-253f313db67a" data-vars-headline="Juneteenth, Pride belly dancing and a mini Renaissance Fest" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans" target="_self">New Orleans</a> has several events this week in honor of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Juneteenth" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/06/02/juneteenth-celebration-civil-rights-backlash" data-vars-content-id="315a0591-9517-46a4-a204-253f313db67a" data-vars-headline="Juneteenth, Pride belly dancing and a mini Renaissance Fest" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/06/02/juneteenth-celebration-civil-rights-backlash" target="_self">Juneteenth</a>, the federal holiday that commemorates the emancipation of enslaved people in the U.S.The big picture: Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865 — the day Union <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger arrived" data-vars-click-url="https://www.pbs.org/wnet/african-americans-many-rivers-to-cross/history/what-is-juneteenth/" data-vars-content-id="315a0591-9517-46a4-a204-253f313db67a" data-vars-headline="Juneteenth, Pride belly dancing and a mini Renaissance Fest" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.pbs.org/wnet/african-americans-many-rivers-to-cross/history/what-is-juneteenth/" target="_blank">Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger arrived</a> in Galveston, Texas, and announced that enslaved people were free, more than two years after President Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation.

New Orleans prepares for Tropical Storm Arthur

The season's first named storm is expected to bring heavy rain.

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="New Orleans" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans" data-vars-content-id="d9b4ef36-34f9-457f-a674-2895e38459cb" data-vars-headline="New Orleans prepares for Tropical Storm Arthur" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans" target="_self">New Orleans</a> is handing out sandbags, staffing drainage pumps and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="canceling events" data-vars-click-url="https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/LANOLA/bulletins/41c5c72" data-vars-content-id="d9b4ef36-34f9-457f-a674-2895e38459cb" data-vars-headline="New Orleans prepares for Tropical Storm Arthur" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/LANOLA/bulletins/41c5c72" target="_blank">canceling events</a> ahead of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Tropical Storm Arthur" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2026/06/17/tropical-storm-arthur-forms-in-gulf-threatens-flooding-across-southeast" data-vars-content-id="d9b4ef36-34f9-457f-a674-2895e38459cb" data-vars-headline="New Orleans prepares for Tropical Storm Arthur" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2026/06/17/tropical-storm-arthur-forms-in-gulf-threatens-flooding-across-southeast" target="_self">Tropical Storm Arthur</a>.Why it matters: The season&#x27;s first named storm is expected to bring heavy rain and flash flooding to southeast Louisiana through Saturday morning.

Tropical Storm Arthur forms in Gulf, threatens flooding across Southeast

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Tropical Storm Arthur" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2026/06/16/invest90l-tropical-storm-arthur-louisiana-texas-forecast" data-vars-content-id="2ab6d4c2-c080-4b49-afbd-a514a2f0f543" data-vars-headline="Tropical Storm Arthur forms in Gulf, threatens flooding across Southeast" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2026/06/16/invest90l-tropical-storm-arthur-louisiana-texas-forecast" target="_self">Tropical Storm Arthur</a> formed Wednesday in the Gulf off the coast of Texas, becoming the first named system of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season.Why it matters: The storm is forecast to bring life-threatening flash flooding to portions of Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia and Florida.

Massive termite tent covers Anne Rice's former Uptown property

The condo complex covers a full city block.

The massive termite fumigation tent at the former St. Elizabeth&#x27;s Orphanage is turning heads across <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Uptown New Orleans" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans" data-vars-content-id="4588f355-75d2-437b-8b55-8b61925e731b" data-vars-headline="Massive termite tent covers Anne Rice&#x27;s former Uptown property" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans" target="_self">Uptown New Orleans</a>.Why it matters: It takes a lot of tarps to cover an entire city block.

Louisiana voters head to the polls in Senate runoffs

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Louisiana heads to the polls" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/election" data-vars-content-id="025dbf45-50a0-40bb-8a95-ff626bced6b8" data-vars-headline="Louisiana voters head to the polls in Senate runoffs" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/election" target="_self">Louisiana heads to the polls</a> this week for early voting in the state&#x27;s new closed-party primary system.Why it matters: These runoffs will determine who will be the Democratic and Republican candidates for U.S. Senate, Public Service Commission and other state and local offices.

Louisiana's new state rose has Katrina roots

The rose survived two weeks in Katrina's floodwaters.

The Peggy Martin rose is now <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Louisiana&#x27;s official rose" data-vars-click-url="https://www.louisianalife.com/peggy-martin-rose-now-the-louisiana-state-rose/" data-vars-content-id="edfba6f4-50f9-4de5-a287-c903d2faafc2" data-vars-headline="Louisiana&#x27;s new state rose has Katrina roots" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.louisianalife.com/peggy-martin-rose-now-the-louisiana-state-rose/" target="_blank">Louisiana&#x27;s official rose</a> after a new <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="legislative resolution" data-vars-click-url="https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1467543" data-vars-content-id="edfba6f4-50f9-4de5-a287-c903d2faafc2" data-vars-headline="Louisiana&#x27;s new state rose has Katrina roots" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1467543" target="_blank">legislative resolution</a>.The big picture: The pink flower, also called the Katrina rose, is a reminder of the region&#x27;s rebirth after the storm.

Scoop: Adler's next generation keeps jewelry business alive

Two Adler siblings have launched their own jewelry ventures.

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Adler&#x27;s" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2025/12/11/businesses-restaurants-closed-this-year-langensteins-palace-cafe" data-vars-content-id="31308d60-175a-4e0c-9bf6-35155e33c36e" data-vars-headline="Scoop: Adler&#x27;s next generation keeps jewelry business alive" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2025/12/11/businesses-restaurants-closed-this-year-langensteins-palace-cafe" target="_self">Adler&#x27;s</a> may be closing, but the Adler family isn&#x27;t leaving the jewelry business, members tell Axios exclusively.Why it matters: The next generation has launched multiple new ventures that will continue serving many of the Mardi Gras krewes and clients who have relied on the family for more than a century.

Celebrity car show planned at Bourbon Street attack site

The Gumball 3000 supercar rally has a permit from the city. NOPD officers will be working the event and there will be barricades.

New Orleans is hosting a celebrity car show on Bourbon Street at the site of last year&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="deadly terrorist attack" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2025/01/14/new-orleans-attack-injured-57-people-fbi" data-vars-content-id="b232e036-f097-44cd-a357-9bab383e9108" data-vars-headline="Celebrity car show planned at Bourbon Street attack site" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2025/01/14/new-orleans-attack-injured-57-people-fbi" target="_self">deadly terrorist attack</a>.Why it matters: City leaders and law enforcement have spent the past year <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="restricting vehicular access" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2025/02/06/bag-checks-bourbon-street-security-french-quarter" data-vars-content-id="b232e036-f097-44cd-a357-9bab383e9108" data-vars-headline="Celebrity car show planned at Bourbon Street attack site" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2025/02/06/bag-checks-bourbon-street-security-french-quarter" target="_self">restricting vehicular access</a> to parts of Bourbon Street in response to the attack.

Creole Tomato Fest and more things to do in New Orleans

Summer&#x27;s here and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="New Orleans&#x27; social scene" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/things-to-do" data-vars-content-id="222b0136-9ac8-46d1-aa76-09e01d32271b" data-vars-headline="Creole Tomato Fest and more things to do in New Orleans" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/things-to-do" target="_self">New Orleans&#x27; social scene</a> isn&#x27;t slowing down any time soon.Here&#x27;s what&#x27;s on tap this weekend.

How New Orleans helped win D-Day

The city will commemorate its role in the pivotal military campaign on Saturday.

New Orleans on Saturday will commemorate D-Day, a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="pivotal WWII battle" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2025/06/06/wwii-museum-living-veterans-commemoration-events" data-vars-content-id="df013bfd-7564-46e1-8c11-19fb7556d290" data-vars-headline="How New Orleans helped win D-Day" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2025/06/06/wwii-museum-living-veterans-commemoration-events" target="_self">pivotal WWII battle</a> with deep ties to the city.Why it matters: The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Higgins boats" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2025/05/29/ww2-museum-new-orleans-anniversary-events-schedule" data-vars-content-id="df013bfd-7564-46e1-8c11-19fb7556d290" data-vars-headline="How New Orleans helped win D-Day" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2025/05/29/ww2-museum-new-orleans-anniversary-events-schedule" target="_self">Higgins boats</a> built here carried Allied troops onto the beaches of Normandy 82 years ago during one of the most consequential military operations in modern history.

Greek Fest, Vodou Day and more things to do this weekend

The WWII Museum will host a ceremony for Memorial Day.

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Greek Fest" data-vars-click-url="https://www.gfno.com/" data-vars-content-id="952885a6-8c21-44f3-affd-7cc1c6eb8050" data-vars-headline="Greek Fest, Vodou Day and more things to do this weekend" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.gfno.com/" target="_blank">Greek Fest</a> is back this weekend for its 51st year along Bayou St. John.<ul><li>The festival features traditional Greek food, music and dancing on the grounds of the Holy Trinity Cathedral.</li><li>Holy Trinity is the country&#x27;s oldest Orthodox community, organizers say.</li></ul>New this year: The festival is going cashless.<ul><li>Make sure you hit up the market for homemade baklava and other baked goods.</li></ul><h2 class="text-h6 !font-sans !font-normal !leading-[1.2em]">More events</h2>🇺🇸 The National WWII Museum will host a remembrance ceremony Monday for Memorial Day. A Gold Star family member will give remarks. (<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Details" data-vars-click-url="https://www.nationalww2museum.org/events-programs/events/137979-memorial-day-commemoration" data-vars-content-id="952885a6-8c21-44f3-affd-7cc1c6eb8050" data-vars-headline="Greek Fest, Vodou Day and more things to do this weekend" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.nationalww2museum.org/events-programs/events/137979-memorial-day-commemoration" target="_blank">Details</a>)🎶 <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Little Freddie King Blues Fest" data-vars-click-url="https://www.facebook.com/events/bjs-bywater/little-freddie-king-fest/1206568064801855/" data-vars-content-id="952885a6-8c21-44f3-affd-7cc1c6eb8050" data-vars-headline="Greek Fest, Vodou Day and more things to do this weekend" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/bjs-bywater/little-freddie-king-fest/1206568064801855/" target="_blank">Little Freddie King Blues Fest</a>: Listen to Little Freddie King, Sunpie Barnes and more at BJ&#x27;s Lounge on Sunday.🕯️ New Orleans International Vodou Day: Gather for remembrance, education, art and music honoring the traditions and cultural legacy of Vodou. (<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Schedule" data-vars-click-url="https://www.vodouday.org/" data-vars-content-id="952885a6-8c21-44f3-affd-7cc1c6eb8050" data-vars-headline="Greek Fest, Vodou Day and more things to do this weekend" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.vodouday.org/" target="_blank">Schedule</a>)🎪 Circus is in town: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Germany&#x27;s Great Bavarian Circus" data-vars-click-url="https://www.facebook.com/events/1621787825692801/1621788562359394/?active_tab=about" data-vars-content-id="952885a6-8c21-44f3-affd-7cc1c6eb8050" data-vars-headline="Greek Fest, Vodou Day and more things to do this weekend" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1621787825692801/1621788562359394/?active_tab=about" target="_blank">Germany&#x27;s Great Bavarian Circus</a> is at Oakwood Center, and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Do Portugal Circus" data-vars-click-url="https://www.facebook.com/events/1290546339725724/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22discovery_local_tab%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D" data-vars-content-id="952885a6-8c21-44f3-affd-7cc1c6eb8050" data-vars-headline="Greek Fest, Vodou Day and more things to do this weekend" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1290546339725724/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22discovery_local_tab%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D" target="_blank">Do Portugal Circus</a> is at the Shrine on Airline.🍺 <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Port Orleans&#x27; anniversary" data-vars-click-url="https://www.facebook.com/events/1986557959402544/1986557966069210/?active_tab=about" data-vars-content-id="952885a6-8c21-44f3-affd-7cc1c6eb8050" data-vars-headline="Greek Fest, Vodou Day and more things to do this weekend" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1986557959402544/1986557966069210/?active_tab=about" target="_blank">Port Orleans&#x27; anniversary</a>: Celebrate the brewery&#x27;s ninth birthday with new beer releases, music, crawfish and comedy.

New Orleans will host one of the biggest gatherings of tall ships

Here's what to know about the free tours.

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="New Orleans" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans" data-vars-content-id="1bbe9ab2-db9b-443e-b77a-af3cf8207405" data-vars-headline="New Orleans will host one of the biggest gatherings of tall ships" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans" target="_self">New Orleans</a> hosts a flotilla of international tall ships next week for the kickoff of Sail 250, which is part of the country&#x27;s 250th birthday celebrations.Why it matters: The 12 ships will be open for free public tours along the Mississippi Riverfront.

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