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What's up New Orleans! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How New Orleans honored Freedom Rider Jerome 'Big Duck' Smith
  • Police seek help finding missing New Orleans teen Terryella Washington
  • How a nearby court fight could reshape New Orleans' port future

Also on today's calendar: Men, Women & Children's Health and Wellness Fair and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why are crows so alert and curious? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, with a high of 92 and low of 77 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 91, low: 77.
  • Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 93 and low of 79 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• New Orleans honors Freedom Rider Jerome 'Big Duck' Smith at celebration of life (wwltv.com) — New Orleans residents gathered Saturday to celebrate the life and legacy of Freedom Rider Jerome "Big Duck" Smith, a Tremé native who spent decades fighting segregation and empowering local youth. Mourners honored his civil-rights work, his Tamborine and Fan organization, and his deep commitment to Black history with a heartfelt service followed by a second line through the Sixth and Seventh wards.
   

• New Orleans Police search for missing 16-year-old girl (wdsu.com) — New Orleans police are asking residents to help find 16-year-old Terryella Washington, last seen Saturday afternoon near Louisiana Avenue and Magnolia Street. She is 5-foot-6, about 160 pounds, and was wearing a dark gray hoodie, black joggers, black Crocs, and a black bonnet. Anyone with information is urged to call Sixth District Detectives or NOPD immediately.
   

• St. Bernard Parish lawsuit against Port NOLA moves forward after judge denies dismissal (fox8live.com) — A judge in neighboring St. Bernard Parish has allowed the parish's lawsuit against the Port of New Orleans over the planned Louisiana International Terminal to move forward, keeping the project's future uncertain. For New Orleans–area residents, the ruling means continued legal wrangling over a multi‑billion‑dollar terminal that could reshape regional shipping, jobs, and traffic, even as port officials say construction planning still proceeds under a federal permit.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Chalmette

  • Can Trump help Louisiana's struggling shrimpers? 'We just want a level playing field.' (nola.com)
  • New Orleans Chamber Sets 2026 Annual Meeting (bizneworleans.com)
  • Salmen rides big play offense to 51-14 win at Live Oak (crescentcitysports.com)

Gretna

  • Gretna woman recalls father's role in 9/11 recovery efforts (fox8live.com)
  • Westbank Fishing employees killed in hazardous material incident were brothers, officials say (nola.com)

Ok New Orleans! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They start each day with a cup of caw-fee. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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