Miss Louisiana 2026: Shelby Bordelon, an Iberville Parish native and Southeastern grad student, was crowned Miss Louisiana 2026 in Monroe and says she’ll use her platform to push impaired-driving prevention after a 2024 crash killed her friend; she founded Claire’s Promise Inc. and plans to travel the state. Travel Perk for Veterans: TSA will waive the $85 TSA PreCheck fee for qualifying veterans under the VETS Safe Travel Act, making airport screening cheaper for eligible Louisiana travelers. Road-Trip Buzz for Louisiana: WalletHub ranks Louisiana No. 3 for summer road trips, and other reports highlight AAA gas prices easing as families plan Independence Day getaways. New Orleans Food Spotlight: Food Network’s “Top 10” named Commander’s Palace’s cochon de lait eggs benedict No. 1 and Katie’s Restaurant’s crawfish beignet No. 9. Local Tourism & Safety: Jefferson Playground in Jefferson Parish is set for a new $7.8M baseball stadium, with Loyola baseball eyed as a future home. Crime Hits French Quarter Dining: A French Quarter brunch spot tied to Hotel Provincial was burglarized, and police are seeking a suspect after debit-card fraud. Weekend Weather/Outdoors Note: A great white shark tagged by OCEARCH (“Brookes”) was spotted offshore near Long Beach Island, underscoring how active Gulf and coastal wildlife seasons are.