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New Orleans will host one of the biggest gatherings of tall ships

Here's what to know about the free tours.

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<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="New Orleans" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans" data-vars-content-id="1bbe9ab2-db9b-443e-b77a-af3cf8207405" data-vars-headline="New Orleans will host one of the biggest gatherings of tall ships" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans" target="_self">New Orleans</a> hosts a flotilla of international tall ships next week for the kickoff of Sail 250, which is part of the country&#x27;s 250th birthday celebrations.Why it matters: The 12 ships will be open for free public tours along the Mississippi Riverfront.

New Orleans among worst places for new grads to find jobs

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Fast-growing Southern metros offer the best job opportunities for new college graduates, according to a new study.The big picture: Birmingham, Alabama, and Tampa Bay, Florida, top the list, based on payroll processor ADP&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="ranking" data-vars-click-url="https://www.adpresearch.com/2026-youve-graduated-now-what/" data-vars-content-id="11f30d2f-4d60-4c2a-bd04-0b85b4bc7eb6" data-vars-headline="New Orleans among worst places for new grads to find jobs" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.adpresearch.com/2026-youve-graduated-now-what/" target="_blank">ranking</a> of 20-something hiring rates, wages and affordability.

New Orleans homicides down 26% as violent crime falls nationwide

Crime remains one of the country's most politically potent issues.

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Homicide rates" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2026/01/06/violent-crime-murder-capital-improvement-statistics" data-vars-content-id="91c82c7e-41a2-4931-b5bd-f13654308034" data-vars-headline="New Orleans homicides down 26% as violent crime falls nationwide" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2026/01/06/violent-crime-murder-capital-improvement-statistics" target="_self">Homicide rates</a> in New Orleans continue to fall year over year, extending a nationwide decline that began after the pandemic-era crime spike.Why it matters: Crime remains one of the country&#x27;s most politically potent issues, even as many major cities report sustained declines in violence.

New TSA tech aims to speed up lines at MSY

You have to pay for TSA PreCheck use the new Touchless ID option.

Passengers at <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2026/03/23/msy-airport-expansion-timeline-parking-garage" data-vars-content-id="f43f9267-e20f-4c1a-88ac-95cdde5e7cf4" data-vars-headline="New TSA tech aims to speed up lines at MSY" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2026/03/23/msy-airport-expansion-timeline-parking-garage" target="_self">Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport</a> now have a faster option at the TSA checkpoint.Why it matters: Long lines at security are a vibe-killer for the start of your trip.

Meet the bomb-sniffing dogs training for modern terror threats

They sweep stadiums, festivals and airports before major events.

<figure><img alt="A yellow dog smells cans and is rewarded by an ATF officer with a treat." height="450" id="660672dc-b4bf-43c9-8ebd-93fc0905cd33" src="https://images.axios.com/us4uSoIso5b4RVOaH672ypQ1Q6s=/2026/05/15/1778871454087.gif" width="800"/><figcaption>Explosives-detection training at the Caesars Superdome. Image: Carlie Kollath Wells/Axios</figcaption></figure>Bomb-sniffing dogs padded through the Caesars Superdome recently, searching for the scent of homemade explosives as part of an ATF training exercise in <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="New Orleans" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans" data-vars-content-id="a2696885-9115-496c-a464-b3c41f1fa707" data-vars-headline="Meet the bomb-sniffing dogs training for modern terror threats" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans" target="_self">New Orleans</a>.Why it matters: Authorities say the man accused in last year&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Bourbon Street terror attack" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2026/04/28/bourbon-street-terrorist-attack-memorial-renderings" data-vars-content-id="a2696885-9115-496c-a464-b3c41f1fa707" data-vars-headline="Meet the bomb-sniffing dogs training for modern terror threats" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2026/04/28/bourbon-street-terrorist-attack-memorial-renderings" target="_self">Bourbon Street terror attack</a> placed coolers filled with homemade explosives in the French Quarter, but they failed to detonate.

Saints schedule includes historic Paris matchup

It's a high-profile moment in a schedule several NFL writers rank as the second-easiest in the league.

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The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="New Orleans Saints" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/sports" data-vars-content-id="a587836c-85d8-48af-b5c8-d96ce2303105" data-vars-headline="Saints schedule includes historic Paris matchup" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/sports" target="_self">New Orleans Saints</a> head to Paris this fall for the NFL&#x27;s first regular-season game ever played there.Why it matters: It&#x27;s a high-profile moment in a schedule several NFL writers rank as the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="second-easiest" data-vars-click-url="https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/page/nflschedulerelease-48738250/new-orleans-saints-nfl-schedule-2026-takeaways-predictions" data-vars-content-id="a587836c-85d8-48af-b5c8-d96ce2303105" data-vars-headline="Saints schedule includes historic Paris matchup" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/page/nflschedulerelease-48738250/new-orleans-saints-nfl-schedule-2026-takeaways-predictions" target="_blank">second-easiest</a> in the league.

Louisiana's political mess just got messier

New Orleans city leaders pushed back legally and verbally Monday.

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<figure><img alt="Image shows Troy Carter, Mayor Helena Moreno, JP Morrell, Jason Williams, Alanah Odoms, Jared Evans and Sidney Barthelemy talking on stage." height="450" id="371c0850-4ced-4c25-844b-3cb46d7b7f5f" src="https://images.axios.com/39x_W_MaSnp1oGfwjXOKL17b7fc=/2026/05/12/1778561400217.gif" width="800"/><figcaption>U.S. Rep. Troy Carter at his town hall at Dillard University. GIF: Carlie Kollath Wells/Axios</figcaption></figure><a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="New Orleans leaders" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/politics" data-vars-content-id="ce616ba0-af81-4d6f-91b9-242bf66935a0" data-vars-headline="Louisiana&#x27;s political mess just got messier" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/politics" target="_self">New Orleans leaders</a> pushed back legally and verbally Monday against Gov. Jeff Landry&#x27;s efforts to redraw the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="state&#x27;s congressional map" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2026/05/11/louisiana-begins-redistricting-while-new-orleans-proposes-special-election" data-vars-content-id="ce616ba0-af81-4d6f-91b9-242bf66935a0" data-vars-headline="Louisiana&#x27;s political mess just got messier" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2026/05/11/louisiana-begins-redistricting-while-new-orleans-proposes-special-election" target="_self">state&#x27;s congressional map</a> and eliminate an elected office in the city.Why it matters: The fights could reshape Black political representation in the state and local control in New Orleans.

New Orleans joins national effort to promote music investment

Louisiana's music industry employs more than 35,000 people.

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="New Orleans" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans" data-vars-content-id="ccb6b827-e753-4f5c-a656-b871dd4a4e6b" data-vars-headline="New Orleans joins national effort to promote music investment" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans" target="_self">New Orleans</a> is partnering with other cities and states in a new trade organization focused on strengthening local <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="music scenes" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/music" data-vars-content-id="ccb6b827-e753-4f5c-a656-b871dd4a4e6b" data-vars-headline="New Orleans joins national effort to promote music investment" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/music" target="_self">music scenes</a>.Why it matters: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Louisiana&#x27;s music industry" data-vars-click-url="https://www.louisianamusicpartners.com/about" data-vars-content-id="ccb6b827-e753-4f5c-a656-b871dd4a4e6b" data-vars-headline="New Orleans joins national effort to promote music investment" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.louisianamusicpartners.com/about" target="_blank">Louisiana&#x27;s music industry</a> is worth $1.4 billion and employs more than 35,000 people.

Louisiana lawmakers weigh cuts to Black House districts

The proposals eliminate one or both of the state's majority-Black districts.

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Louisiana lawmakers" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2026/05/05/louisiana-redraw-congressional-map-troy-carter-cleo-fields" data-vars-content-id="b392d3fe-6459-48db-9d4b-b72a12e32c86" data-vars-headline="Louisiana lawmakers weigh cuts to Black House districts" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2026/05/05/louisiana-redraw-congressional-map-troy-carter-cleo-fields" target="_self">Louisiana lawmakers</a> on Friday will consider congressional maps that could reshape Black political representation in the state.Why it matters: The four proposals eliminate one or both of the state&#x27;s majority-Black congressional districts.

I tried it: Viral soft-serve margaritas

<figure><img alt="Image shows a person squeezing fresh lime juice over two frozen drinks at a bar." height="450" id="f7663144-ed53-4fc9-b5b5-54a16a7bfb9b" src="https://images.axios.com/P1er1GHpvjLBSe-0tIfUy5DgiDA=/2026/05/05/1778014569646.gif" width="800"/><figcaption>Soft-serve margaritas get a squeeze of fresh lime juice at Felipe&#x27;s. Image: Carlie Kollath Wells/Axios</figcaption></figure>I recently tried the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="latest food item" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/food-and-drink" data-vars-content-id="6d0c6d4c-11ae-4f88-925f-573d19fb7784" data-vars-headline="I tried it: Viral soft-serve margaritas" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/food-and-drink" target="_self">latest food item</a> to go viral: soft-serve margaritas.Why it matters: As temperatures climb, frozen cocktails like this are an easy sell in <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="New Orleans" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans" data-vars-content-id="6d0c6d4c-11ae-4f88-925f-573d19fb7784" data-vars-headline="I tried it: Viral soft-serve margaritas" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans" target="_self">New Orleans</a>.

How 504 became New Orleans' calling card

May 4 is known as 504 Day in New Orleans.

It&#x27;s 504 Day in <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="New Orleans" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans" data-vars-content-id="e8da9d96-2e18-4fe3-b6c5-96b95b9fbfa4" data-vars-headline="How 504 became New Orleans&#x27; calling card" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans" target="_self">New Orleans</a>, an unofficial celebration of the area code that&#x27;s come to define the city.Why it matters: Few cities have turned a phone number into a point of pride quite like New Orleans.

Fully Dressed: 🧠 Louisiana's top spellers

5 Louisiana students to compete in Scripps National Spelling Bee

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Jeff Landry thanks Greenland for "warm welcome" and "eye-opening conversations"

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Fully Dressed: ⛽️ Pain at the pump

Gas prices in Louisiana reach $4 per gallon, AAA says

A line chart that tracks average monthly regular unleaded gas prices in the New Orleans metro area and nationally from May 2025 to May 2026. National prices rise from $3.16 to $4.51, while New Orleans climbs from $2.71 to $3.96. Both hit lows in January 2026.

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