A makeshift memorial at the site of the Jan. 1 terror attack popped up almost immediately. A permanent memorial is now in the works. Photo: Sandy Huffaker/Getty Images
🕯️ A memorial honoring the victims of the Bourbon Street terrorist attack is in the works. Gov. Jeff Landry established an appointed commission this week to come up with a permanent marker, his office says. Its members are to be announced.
🚰 Randy Hayman will serve as the SWBNO's new executive director, the utility announced yesterday. He previously helmed the Philadelphia Water Department. (Press release)
🧀 Lil Wayne has a new merch collection out with the NFL. It spotlights his longtime fandom of — insert sad trombone sound effect here — the Green Bay Packers. (Billboard)
🤩 Well, she's faaaabulous, that's why. Local stylist and shopkeeper Yvonne LeFleur is a new social media sensation. (The Times-Picayune 🔒)
💧 Green infrastructure like rain barrels and bioswales are helping New Orleanians battle climate change, one micro-project at a time. (New York Times)
