Space & Tech: SpaceX’s proposed $100 billion Starbase Louisiana near Pecan Island is getting fresh attention as analysts say it could turbocharge Starship launch plans and reshape the state’s tech and manufacturing growth. Local Public Safety: New Orleans police are asking for help locating a missing 16-year-old girl last seen Sept. 12 near Louisiana Avenue and Magnolia Street. Civil Rights & Community: New Orleans laid longtime activist Jerome “Big Duck” Smith to rest after a packed memorial, honoring his Freedom Ride and CORE work and his decades of mentoring youth. Sports—LSU & Saints: LSU hosts Louisiana Tech in Tiger Stadium’s Lane Kiffin era, while the Saints make key roster moves ahead of the season opener, including an RB going to injured reserve and multiple practice-squad promotions. Health & Animals: Baton Rouge’s therapy dog Goosey is a semifinalist for the American Humane Hero Dog Awards, and a charity pickleball event raised support for Companion Animal Alliance. Weather & Outdoors: Teal season is set to kick off statewide with a cooler-front push, and hunters are planning around the changing conditions.