Food Safety Recall: Albertsons is recalling four jalapeño-containing salsa and salad items from Taylor Farms after possible Salmonella contamination, including products sold at Albertsons, Randalls and Tom Thumb in Louisiana; consumers should not eat them and can return for refunds. Public Health & Utilities: New Orleans’ Sewerage and Water Board issued a precautionary boil water advisory for the entire West Bank after a contractor damaged a main near General DeGaulle Avenue and Indiana Street, dropping pressure below 20 psi. Federal/Legal: The U.S. Senate narrowly confirmed Todd Blanche as attorney general in a 50-49 vote, with Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy providing the deciding support amid criticism over Blanche’s past DOJ actions. Politics & Economy: Kamala Harris told a Louisiana Democrats gala in New Orleans that the wealth gap and rising costs are driving economic inequality, using examples from the South. Education Funding: St. Tammany school officials are revising budgets after Gov. Jeff Landry’s executive order shifted teacher stipend costs to districts, leaving some employee categories excluded. Local Business/Community: Louisiana Tech is open to future naming-rights deals for its Thomas Assembly Center if the right partner comes forward, while ULM announced a b1BANK naming partnership for its arena and athletics bank. Energy/Industry: A new permanent beach debuts in Monroe at Reaper Fest, highlighting local tourism and vendor activity tied to the Ouachita River.