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Louisiana National Guard to end New Orleans deployment

Troops have been in New Orleans for eight months.

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The Louisiana National Guard&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="eight-month deployment" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2026/03/02/national-guard-to-stay-in-new-orleans-six-more-months" data-vars-content-id="d6edce0f-a3fd-4b5d-bb28-e45330b2d312" data-vars-headline="Louisiana National Guard to end New Orleans deployment" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2026/03/02/national-guard-to-stay-in-new-orleans-six-more-months" target="_self">eight-month deployment</a> in New Orleans is coming to an end, Mayor Helena Moreno confirms.Why it matters: The federal deployment became a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="political flash point" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2026/02/02/mayor-helena-moreno-donald-trump-national-guard-meeting" data-vars-content-id="d6edce0f-a3fd-4b5d-bb28-e45330b2d312" data-vars-headline="Louisiana National Guard to end New Orleans deployment" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2026/02/02/mayor-helena-moreno-donald-trump-national-guard-meeting" target="_self">political flash point</a> over who deserves credit for New Orleans&#x27; <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="falling crime rate" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2026/01/06/violent-crime-murder-capital-improvement-statistics" data-vars-content-id="d6edce0f-a3fd-4b5d-bb28-e45330b2d312" data-vars-headline="Louisiana National Guard to end New Orleans deployment" 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">falling crime rate</a>.

SpaceX comes to Louisiana with $100B new Starbase

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="SpaceX" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/08/03/spacex-stock-lockup-earnings" data-vars-content-id="1c0c5ab6-7e71-46f1-8d46-0f9b860b91a2" data-vars-headline="SpaceX comes to Louisiana with $100B new Starbase" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/08/03/spacex-stock-lockup-earnings" target="_self">SpaceX</a> is building a new spaceport on 125,000 acres in Southwest Louisiana, making it the largest in the world, the company and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Gov. Jeff Landry announced" data-vars-click-url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NAgPOiirX0o" data-vars-content-id="1c0c5ab6-7e71-46f1-8d46-0f9b860b91a2" data-vars-headline="SpaceX comes to Louisiana with $100B new Starbase" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NAgPOiirX0o" target="_blank">Gov. Jeff Landry announced</a> Tuesday.Why it matters: The $100 billion investment will not only reshape <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Acadiana&#x27;s economy" data-vars-click-url="https://www.opportunitylouisiana.gov/news/spacex-launches-new-era-of-commercial-spaceflight-with-100-billion-louisiana-campus" data-vars-content-id="1c0c5ab6-7e71-46f1-8d46-0f9b860b91a2" data-vars-headline="SpaceX comes to Louisiana with $100B new Starbase" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.opportunitylouisiana.gov/news/spacex-launches-new-era-of-commercial-spaceflight-with-100-billion-louisiana-campus" target="_blank">Acadiana&#x27;s economy</a> but it has the capacity to influence the greater New Orleans area, too, local leaders say.

LSU dorm rooms get Instagram-ready makeovers

Social media is fueling a push for fancy dorm design.

Culture

Dorm rooms are tiny. The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="dorm decor economy" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/colorado-springs/2026/06/26/dorm-room-moving-taskrabbit" data-vars-content-id="4f9222f4-adf0-4c57-acd6-c5bc10b03901" data-vars-headline="LSU dorm rooms get Instagram-ready makeovers" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/colorado-springs/2026/06/26/dorm-room-moving-taskrabbit" target="_self">dorm decor economy</a> is not.The big picture: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="College dorms" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/09/02/dorm-decorations-kids-parents" data-vars-content-id="4f9222f4-adf0-4c57-acd6-c5bc10b03901" data-vars-headline="LSU dorm rooms get Instagram-ready makeovers" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/09/02/dorm-decorations-kids-parents" target="_self">College dorms</a> are becoming customized, social-media-ready micro-apartments thanks to growth within the &quot;designer dorm&quot; industry and viral TikTok dorm tours and hauls.

Second-line season returns to New Orleans

Brass band-led parades are one of the city's best traditions.

<figure><img alt="A boy wears a plaid suit as he dances in a crowded street." height="450" id="8a30616a-beb9-4b41-a20c-a88380b1a232" src="https://images.axios.com/WZ8lRbDSoFVPHrcPzEH4pK4a8S0=/2026/08/18/1787080911890.gif" width="800"/><figcaption>Second-lines are often family affairs. Video: Mario Tama/Getty Images</figcaption></figure>Second-lines are back this week after <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="New Orleans" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans" data-vars-content-id="f8e30a18-4321-4611-a688-a707814faba6" data-vars-headline="Second-line season returns to New Orleans" 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>&#x27; annual pause, when social aid and pleasure clubs bypass some of the worst summer heat. Why it matters: The season will begin without any of last year&#x27;s hubbub over <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="potentially costly new rules" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2025/08/04/second-line-clubs-new-orleans-fees-increase" data-vars-content-id="f8e30a18-4321-4611-a688-a707814faba6" data-vars-headline="Second-line season returns to New Orleans" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2025/08/04/second-line-clubs-new-orleans-fees-increase" target="_self">potentially costly new rules</a> for how the parades operate.

How much does it cost to hire a Saints player on Cameo? Take a guess

Sports

Cam Jordan is one of the most ebullient, recognizable members of the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="New Orleans Saints" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2024/05/16/new-orleans-saints-2024-season-schedule" data-vars-content-id="08743de7-7bbf-4674-9a4b-de1025ad9153" data-vars-headline="How much does it cost to hire a Saints player on Cameo? Take a guess" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2024/05/16/new-orleans-saints-2024-season-schedule" target="_self">New Orleans Saints</a>.Why it matters: With just a few clicks and a credit card, you can hire him on Cameo.

Saints kick off preseason this weekend in New Orleans

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="c7f2b1ac-56c1-4cb7-8b8e-961526e4e688" data-vars-headline="Saints kick off preseason this weekend in New Orleans" 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> kick off the preseason this weekend at home. Plus, we&#x27;ve got other options for things to do in New Orleans.

Drew Brees to be enshrined in Hall of Fame

Drew Brees becomes the Saints' 12th Hall of Famer.

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Sean Payton" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2023/07/28/broncos-rebuild-preseason-sean-payton" data-vars-content-id="79ccc84b-2db6-4fb8-9bec-f8ab57ed869d" data-vars-headline="Drew Brees to be enshrined in Hall of Fame" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2023/07/28/broncos-rebuild-preseason-sean-payton" target="_self">Sean Payton</a> worries he can&#x27;t say enough nice things about <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Drew Brees" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2026/02/06/drew-brees-to-be-inducted-in-nfl-hall-of-fame" data-vars-content-id="79ccc84b-2db6-4fb8-9bec-f8ab57ed869d" data-vars-headline="Drew Brees to be enshrined in Hall of Fame" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2026/02/06/drew-brees-to-be-inducted-in-nfl-hall-of-fame" target="_self">Drew Brees</a>.Why it matters: The former Saints head coach is getting a big opportunity to do it right this Saturday when <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Brees gets inducted" data-vars-click-url="https://www.profootballhof.com/players/drew-brees" data-vars-content-id="79ccc84b-2db6-4fb8-9bec-f8ab57ed869d" data-vars-headline="Drew Brees to be enshrined in Hall of Fame" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.profootballhof.com/players/drew-brees" target="_blank">Brees gets inducted</a> into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Saints get back to business as training camp opens

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="47b69021-4e5a-4015-85e3-c2cdb11f5950" data-vars-headline="Saints get back to business as training camp opens" 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> are back at work Wednesday as the team suits up for the start of training camp in Metairie.Why it matters: This season marks the team&#x27;s 60th year, so what better time to have a little hope?

X Games bring elite action sports to New Orleans

The three-day event includes sports, music and a fan fest.

The X Games are heading to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="New Orleans" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans" data-vars-content-id="8228e63c-f972-4615-b142-0a7eb6c8c911" data-vars-headline="X Games bring elite action sports to New Orleans" 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> this weekend, offering a rare chance to see elite-level competitive action sports. Zoom in: The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="three-day event" data-vars-click-url="https://www.xgames.com/events/new-orleans-2026/" data-vars-content-id="8228e63c-f972-4615-b142-0a7eb6c8c911" data-vars-headline="X Games bring elite action sports to New Orleans" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.xgames.com/events/new-orleans-2026/" target="_blank">three-day event</a> includes Smoothie King Center concerts, a fan festival, and skateboarding, BMX and motocross competitions inside the Caesars Superdome.

Shrine on Airline begins $28.5M renovation

Work at the Jefferson Parish stadium will take about a year.

Business

The Shrine on Airline is about to get a nearly $30 million glow-up as local and state officials launch a yearlong renovation for the Jefferson Parish facility Wednesday.Why it matters: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Local leaders" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/politics" data-vars-content-id="38b000d3-ae48-4863-a898-b54bb12ce150" data-vars-headline="Shrine on Airline begins $28.5M renovation" 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">Local leaders</a> hope the investment is enough to entice a new tenant for the stadium, which sits on about 38 acres off Airline Highway.

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.

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.

A casual Saints fan's guide to the 2026 NFL draft

Tyler Shough's rapid rise creates a degree of urgency for the Saints

The Saints enter the NFL Draft ready to build around Tyler Shough, the promising young quarterback they selected this time last year.Why it matters: Shough&#x27;s rapid rise to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Rookie of the Year contender" data-vars-click-url="https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/47485834/how-new-orleans-saints-quarterback-tyler-shough-went-backup-nfl-rookie-year-candidate" data-vars-content-id="e0d44b4a-004d-499d-8bb2-8064e90845b1" data-vars-headline="A casual Saints fan&#x27;s guide to the 2026 NFL draft" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/47485834/how-new-orleans-saints-quarterback-tyler-shough-went-backup-nfl-rookie-year-candidate" target="_blank">Rookie of the Year contender</a> creates a degree of urgency for the Saints to build up the roster around him.

What New Orleans learned from hosting the Super Bowl

City leaders want to make it more financially beneficial to local businesses.

It&#x27;s only been a year since New Orleans hosted the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Super Bowl" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/super-bowl" data-vars-content-id="4a682113-332d-4d98-b5f1-5b594377ac55" data-vars-headline="What New Orleans learned from hosting the Super Bowl" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/super-bowl" target="_self">Super Bowl</a>, and city leaders are already going after their next one.Why it matters: Officials are <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="rethinking how New Orleans hosts big events" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2025/10/06/national-championship-super-bowl-tax-return" data-vars-content-id="4a682113-332d-4d98-b5f1-5b594377ac55" data-vars-headline="What New Orleans learned from hosting the Super Bowl" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2025/10/06/national-championship-super-bowl-tax-return" target="_self">rethinking how New Orleans hosts big events</a>, with an emphasis on making them more financially viable for the city.

When to see King Cake Baby at Pelicans' games this season

A horror show or a delight, depending on your perspective.

With the return of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Mardi Gras" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/mardi-gras" data-vars-content-id="586da214-797f-45c2-8283-31cbcfc42224" data-vars-headline="When to see King Cake Baby at Pelicans&#x27; games this season" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/mardi-gras" target="_self">Mardi Gras</a>, New Orleans also recognizes the return of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="King Cake Baby" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2026/01/06/king-cake-baby-returns-for-the-season" data-vars-content-id="586da214-797f-45c2-8283-31cbcfc42224" data-vars-headline="When to see King Cake Baby at Pelicans&#x27; games this season" 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/king-cake-baby-returns-for-the-season" target="_self">King Cake Baby</a> at Pelicans games this season. Why it matters: That&#x27;s either good or horrifying — depending on who you ask.

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