President Trump holds up a graphic comparing the size of Meta's new Louisiana data center, dubbed "Hyperion," to Manhattan during an August meeting. Photo: Aaron Schwartz/CNP/Bloomberg via Getty Images
💰 Meta hasn't even finished its new Richland Parish data center, and it already looks poised to expand. The project's $10 billion estimated cost is now up to $27 billion. (The Times-Picayune 🔒)
🐯 It's a big week for LSU football. The team faces rival Alabama on Saturday ... and they've got someone new in the driver's seat. Interim head coach Frank Wilson gave his first press conference yesterday. (WBRZ)
✏️ NOLA Public Schools opened K-12 applications for the 2026-2027 school year. (Website)
🏉 New Orleans is among 27 cities vying to host the 2031 Rugby World Cup. (Axios)
