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Hi New Orleans! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How will New Orleans close a $100 million budget gap?
  • Are two midday New Orleans robberies the work of one gunman?
  • How a tiny New Orleans grave raises life's biggest questions

Also on today's calendar: Cooking for a Cause and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call advice from a cow ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 92 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 94, low: 77.
  • Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 92 and low of 78 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• New Orleans Mayor Helena Moreno provides update on city budget (wdsu.com) — New Orleans residents face a proposed $760 million city budget with no current cuts to NORDC, the Council on Aging, or the city workforce, according to Mayor Helena Moreno. She says a $100 million gap could shrink to $77 million with expected reimbursements, and the final budget plan is due by December 1.
   

• Masked gunman robs two New Orleans businesses in two days (fox8live.com) — Two businesses in New Orleans were robbed around noon on consecutive days, one on South Carrollton in Mid-City and another on North Claiborne near Holy Cross. Police quickly arrested a suspect in Saturday's robbery but have not confirmed whether the same person is tied to Friday's holdup, leaving questions about a possible connection between the two crimes.
   

• Whatever Happens at all, Happens as It Should (thepublicdiscourse.com) — A reflective essay uses St. Louis Cemetery No. 1, just outside the French Quarter in New Orleans, as a starting point to explore grief, fate, and Stoic philosophy. While it doesn't cover local news, it vividly evokes a familiar landmark and invites readers to consider how we live with loss and limits. Residents may appreciate the thoughtful perspective on a place many know well.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Update: reunited with family
    Found Dog! My neighbors found a small brown and white dog on Tucker Ave. if you are looking for your baby send me a message! (Nextdoor Jefferson Heights)
  • Found an orphaned kitten, he's been outside crying for like 2 days.
    Does anyone foster kittens he's maybe like 1-3 weeks old we have tried bottle feeding him, he doesn't want it he keeps trying to nurse on our cat but… (Nextdoor Lakeside)
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🗞 Nearby News

Chalmette

  • Prolific passer does damage with his legs for winner in Chalmette against Salmen (nola.com)
  • I have mounds of soil in my Louisiana garden. What is causing this? See Dan Gill's advice (nola.com)

Gretna

  • Nell Nolan: 2026 Design Awards AIA, HNOC Antiques Forum, NOMA Salon Supper Club (nola.com)
  • How Can You Search Jefferson Parish Court Cases? (blueridgeoutdoors.com)
  • Kewan Lacy: Eddie lacy related Is related to eddie lacy Nil (sportsjone.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: Beef Tips (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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