Faith & Technology: Loyola researchers say young adults are weighing how AI affects their spirituality, ethics and future. The New Orleans institute is seeking a five-year grant to continue the study. New Orleans History: Melissa Daggett’s new book traces the 50-year relationship of free woman of color Eulalie Mandeville and white businessman Eugene Macarty, and the family they built despite laws restricting interracial relationships. Creole Music: Lafayette-born Marcella Simien and her Grammy-winning father, Terrance, shared their family history and musical roots at an Acadiana Center for the Arts performance. Family Support: Louisiana will receive nearly $14 million to expand free home visits for expectant and new parents, offering guidance on infant care and help connecting with other services. Arts & Heritage: Two newly acquired portraits by Julien Hudson, a free man of color and New Orleans’ first native-born professional portraitist, are on display at The Historic New Orleans Collection. Festivals & Community: New Orleans-area crowds turned out for the Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival, the National Fried Chicken Festival and the Italian Cultural Festival. In Shreveport, the Hispanic Heritage Association awarded scholarships to 17 students and honored 10 Latino community leaders. Local Tradition: Uptown’s Prytania Theatre keeps its monthly “Rocky Horror Picture Show” screenings lively with a shadow cast, audience callbacks and flying toast.