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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. ☀️

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In today's newsletter:

  • How quickly did Mid-City streets flood during Sunday's downpour?
  • What's really changing about illegal tire dumping in New Orleans East?
  • Who will leave New Orleans clutching WWE's coveted briefcases?

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 85 and low of 73 degrees.
  • Friday: Some wind and rain, temps: high: 81, low: 69.
  • Saturday: Humid; breezy in the morning, with a high of 80 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. New Orleans streets flood as 3 inches of rain an hour causes storm drains to bubble (thecooldown.com) — Heavy rain recently overwhelmed parts of Mid-City and the New Orleans metro, flooding streets, bubbling storm drains, and even forcing at least one downtown restaurant to close for safety. A local meteorologist warned of flash flooding as rainfall neared three inches an hour, reminding residents how quickly access to work, emergency travel, and businesses can be disrupted by intense downpours.
   

2. Officials cite fewer tire dumpings in New Orleans East, but massive trash piles remain (wwltv.com) — Illegal dumping of tires and trash along I-10 near the Michoud exit in New Orleans East is finally slowing, but huge piles still line the roadway as cleanup lags. State transportation officials credit tougher enforcement partnerships, while a new Inspector General audit will soon reveal whether the city's Sanitation Department has the tools and oversight needed to tackle remaining dump sites.
   

3. WWE Money in the Bank 2026: New Orleans Goes All In (ngscsports.com) — This Saturday, WWE's Money in the Bank 2026 takes over the Smoothie King Center, bringing two high-stakes ladder matches and a World Heavyweight Championship bout to New Orleans fans. With Roman Reigns defending his title, stacked men's and women's fields, and a heavyweight clash between Oba Femi and Bronson Reed, the show promises big storylines and plenty of spectacle for local wrestling followers.
   

4. Autumn reads to fall for, according to Tulane literature experts (tulane.edu) — Tulane English faculty in New Orleans are sharing their favorite books to ease you into fall, from poetry and classic odes to sharp contemporary novels and memoirs. Their picks, grounded in themes of seasonal change, technology, and identity, include a free on-campus author talk next month and several titles perfect for escaping the city's lingering heat.
   

5. Duke at AAO 2026 (duke.edu) — Starting tomorrow, New Orleans will host the American Academy of Ophthalmology's 2026 annual meeting, drawing eye specialists and researchers from around the world. Duke Eye Center faculty and trainees will lead more than 100 sessions and receive several major professional honors, bringing national attention and a significant influx of visitors to the city over the four-day conference.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white?" — A chalk board (Thank you Charlie H. for sending it in!)
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