Food Safety & Recalls: Taylor Fresh Foods recalled jalapeño-containing dips, salsas and guacamole tied to a multistate salmonella outbreak, with illnesses reported across 27 states and major retailers including Walmart, Target, Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods affected. Public Health & Utilities: A boil water advisory was issued for Belle Chasse’s Woodland Industrial Park after water pressure dropped, with officials citing a contractor removing a backflow preventer without notifying the provider; a separate Venetian Isles advisory was lifted after testing. Preservation & Community Infrastructure: Volunteers and Wilson Engineers are helping First African Baptist Church in New Orleans recover from structural damage, including a collapsed bell tower roof, as the 209-year-old landmark fights for survival. Banking Regulation: First Guaranty Bank agreed to an FDIC and Louisiana consent order that includes unusual limits on extending new credit to certain borrowers, while a branch sale is expected to boost capital. Logistics & Industry Tech: Port NOLA is using AI planning with the New Orleans Public Belt Railroad to speed and de-risk oversize cargo moves, including equipment for data centers. Maritime Autonomy: Saronic expanded to Gulfport, setting up an on-water testing site for its autonomous Marauder vessels. Surveillance Policy Debate: A new push for autonomous police drones is raising fresh privacy concerns as departments seek FAA waivers for “drone-as-first-responder” programs. Energy Policy: The U.S. Senate delayed a federal ban on Louisiana’s hemp-derived THC drinks by four weeks, giving manufacturers more time to operate.