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 Will Sutton: Essence Fest’s deal with NOLA expires today. Do the two need a shorter commitment? Gallery Will Sutton: Essence Fest’s deal with NOLA expires today. Do the two need a shorter commitment? Labor Day Weekend: Louisiana’s weather forecast Gallery Labor Day Weekend: Louisiana’s weather forecast SEC responds to court ruling on former NFL player eligibility Gallery SEC responds to court ruling on former NFL player eligibility