New Orleans Cooling Centers Closed During Deadly Heat Eight of New Orleans’s 13 recreation centers are supposed to double as cooling stations every summer, and all eight were closed at once. NORD’s explanation, delivered by public outreach director Emily Oliver, was that this happens every year — the centers close right after WBOKRadio2026-08-14T17:23:32-05:00August 14th, 2026|News, Think504| Related Posts New Orleans health leaders encourage use of doxy PEP amid high STI rates Gallery New Orleans health leaders encourage use of doxy PEP amid high STI rates Nolan Wells’ family issues statement on accusations of not cooperating with investigations Gallery Nolan Wells’ family issues statement on accusations of not cooperating with investigations Legendary LSU baseball coach, athletic director Skip Bertman dies at 88 Gallery Legendary LSU baseball coach, athletic director Skip Bertman dies at 88