Troy Henry, center, is one of the partners in Bayou Phoenix. He took officials on a tour of the property in January 2025. Photo: Carlie Kollath Wells/Axios
🎢 The Six Flags redevelopment project has had another setback. This time, it's a lease dispute between the public agency that owns the site and the Bayou Phoenix developers. (The Times-Picayune🔒)
ICYMI: The developers say they need at least $50 million in public money to transform the blighted property into a regional destination for youth sports, entertainment and shopping. (Axios)
💰 Some Richland Parish teachers are getting bonuses of more than $50,000 due to increased tax revenue from Meta's data center construction. (Wall Street Journal gift link)
⚽️ Jameis Winston, our former QB who now is with the NY Giants, helped Japanese fans clean the stadium after their World Cup match. (Facebook and ESPN)
🌀 FEMA has "sufficient resources" to respond to emergencies this hurricane season, the group's interim director said during a visit last week to New Orleans. (Fox 8)
🇺🇸 Jefferson Parish put on quite a drone show for its America 250 celebration. The pelican was fun. (Video)
📺 WWL anchor Brheanna Boudreaux is leaving New Orleans for a job in Houston. (Instagram)
