Richard Simmons grew up in the French Quarter and went to Cor Jesu, which is now Brother Martin High School. Photo: MediaNews Group/Bay Area News via Getty Images
🏡 Richard Simmons' home in Los Angeles just hit the market for $7 million. It's been nearly a year since his death. (People)
✈️ Mayor LaToya Cantrell is expected to travel to France to speak at a conference. The trip comes about a week after she spoke at one in Canada. (WDSU)
🌀 FEMA's new director told staffers he was not aware the country had a hurricane season. FEMA's parent agency later said the comment was a joke. (Reuters)
🎫 New Orleans' amnesty program has started for past-due parking and traffic camera tickets. (Axios)
The S&WB also launched a program this week to waive late fees for past-due accounts. (Details)
🍻 Abita is on tap at Universal's new Epic Universe theme park in Florida. (Facebook)
🍗 Popeyes released new chicken wraps, setting up for a classic wrap battle (har, har) between the fried chicken giant and McDonald's as it brings back its snack wraps, too. (Axios)
