LSU Athletics Finance: LSU is inviting its top 40 boosters to a private meeting at the Governor’s Mansion to discuss an “alternative revenue” plan as the athletics budget is described as unsustainable. New Orleans Water Access: The Water Collaborative of Greater New Orleans launched the Urban Waters Louisiana portal, a free online hub for water quality, flooding, insurance and other Lake Pontchartrain watershed resources. Acadiana School Spotlight: New LEAP results are out, with a roundup of the top-performing Acadiana public schools and where students showed the most growth. Downtown Lafayette Music: Downtown Alive! announced its Fall 2026 free concert lineup at Parc Sans Souci, with multiple nights of local bands. Local Culture on the National Stage: Ochsner CEO Pete November and Xavier student Peighton Ashley were named king and queen for the 2027 Washington Mardi Gras. Northwest Louisiana College Help: BPCC is rolling out fall registration outreach events across Northwest Louisiana for applications, financial aid and class scheduling. Sports & Community: Major League Fishing’s 2027 Bass Pro Tour will stop in Shreveport-Bossier at Caddo and Cross Lakes. Health Insurance Support: MyCarePro expanded to 32 states, including Louisiana, offering guidance for COBRA, Medicare and marketplace transitions.