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Good morning New Orleans! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Seven SBA fraud cases tied to New Orleans bring prison and restitution
  • Which fall festivals are happening now around metro New Orleans?
  • How Tulane's late surge in New Orleans stunned Southern Miss

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Today's riddle: What are the two favorite words for a shark to hear? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high of 90 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 90, low: 73.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and humid, with a high of 90 and low of 75 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Eastern District of Louisiana joins DOJ Fraud Division, SBA, and SBA OIG in law enforcement surge takedown exceeding $245 million in COVID-19 related loan fraud (irs.gov) — Federal prosecutors based in New Orleans have secured seven guilty pleas in COVID-era Small Business Administration loan fraud cases, including a New Orleans bed-and-breakfast owner sentenced to two years in prison and over $700,000 in restitution. The crackdown, part of a nationwide enforcement surge, targets misuse of PPP and EIDL funds and signals continued local scrutiny of pandemic relief fraud in the region.
   

• Fall festival guide: What's new, returning across metro New Orleans (fox8live.com) — Fall festival season is in full swing across metro New Orleans, with the NOLAxNOLA music showcase running through Oct. 4 and performances at local spots like The Broadside. Nearby parishes are also hosting fairs, cook-offs, and the Alligator Festival, giving New Orleans–area families plenty of options for live music, food, and kid-friendly activities.
   

• Southern Miss suffers heartbreaking loss to Tulane, former head coach Will Hall (hubcityspokes.com) — New Orleans fans saw Tulane edge Southern Miss at Yulman Stadium after blocking a potential game-tying 21‑yard field goal in the final minutes. The Green Wave rallied from a 21-14 deficit behind a dominant rushing performance, spoiling a breakout game from Southern Miss quarterback Landry Lyddy and leaving the visitors lamenting penalties, missed kicks, and a lost upset bid.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • We Red Hat Dixie Darlings Had a blast on Dolly Natchez Riverboat Cruise Today Celebrating Dolly.
    They are Considering Making it a Yearly Event. Portion of Bar Profits was Donated to Dolly's Imagination Library. RIP Dolly Thanks for Your Epic Life… (Nextdoor Gentilly Terrace and Gardens)
  • Tonight at The Kitchen Table Cafe!
    Fri Sept 25th with Belinda Moody, Dr. Zach and Tanner Guss 7pm-9pm in the courtyard!!!! It's Fats ya'll! (Nextdoor Lower Ninth Ward)
  • Creole Cuisine posted a job opening for Bartenders in New Orleans. Apply here.
  • HES Facilities Management posted a job opening for Custodial Supervisor - FT 8AM-4PM in New Orleans. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near New Orleans here.

🗞 Nearby News

Chalmette

  • Rummel-Chalmette turns into a rout that lets the winner rest one of its key starters (nola.com)
  • Dolly Day celebrations dazzle New Orleans, raise thousands for children's literacy (wwltv.com)
  • Entergy Louisiana tree trimming concerns take root in Jefferson Parish (fox8live.com)

Gretna

  • 23-year-old man accused in Mid-City triple shooting that left one dead, two injured (wgno.com)
  • Woman arrested, accused of throwing bag of dog poop at deputy in New Orleans airport (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: "MAN OVERBOARD!" (Thank you M J. for sending it in!)
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