Anne Rice, photographed here in 1992, created a fantastical, New Orleans-set universe in her book, "Interview with a Vampire." It spawned a series and a lifetime of fandom for many. Photo: Bryce Lankard/Liaison
🧛 Anne Rice's life is being adapted for "an immersive and cinematic stage show." "Anne Rice: An All Saints Day Celebration" is slated for performance at the Orpheum Theater on Nov. 1. (Facebook)
An unfavorable study of the possible impacts from the controversial Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion project is further imperiling its chances at construction after Gov. Jeff Landry claimed former Gov. John Bel Edwards' administration buried the document. Edwards denied that charge. (AP)
🚧 The city's 311 partnership with the local founder of Turbosquid is on hold amid privacy concerns. The city granted Matt Wisdom access to resident info, even though he didn't have a formal contract. (Verite)
🛢️ A Plaquemines Parish oil spill has now been contained. First responders recovered about 70,000 gallons of an oily water mixture. (WWL)
🏡 This Garden District home is gorgeous. We love artist Ann Marie Auricchio's hand-painted swamp mural in the entry. (Architectural Digest)
