Arts & Community: Anderson Ranch Arts Center kicks off Ranch Week with 130+ works on display, plus a Ranch Gala honoring Shreveport-born artist Marilyn Minter and a screening/Q&A of “Pretty Dirty” at the Aspen Film Isis Theater. Local Culture & Music: New Orleans International Piano Competition highlights include Courtney Bryan’s “Ancestor Tree,” while Elmiene brings his Civic Theatre show and the Music on the Square series spotlights Mal Cooper on July 17. Louisiana Entertainment Spotlight: “The Vampire Lestat” Episode 6 leans into Anne Rice canon with Merrick Mayfair (Sarah Afful) and a Claudia ghost scene tied to the novel “Merrick.” Sports (Saints/NFL): Demario Davis speaks on returning to the Jets after eight seasons with the Saints, framing leadership as example-setting. Tech & Economy: Meta plans a massive $50B expansion of its Hyperion AI data center in Richland Parish, more than doubling the project and boosting jobs. Health & Family Support: Dream Day Foundation launches Camp Care for St. Jude patients and siblings in Baton Rouge with weekly activities and year-round resources. Public Works Update: New Orleans flooding blamed on human error and pump automation issues at key stations. MLB Draft (Louisiana): Tulane’s Sam Larson and UL’s Cody Brasch are among Louisiana players drafted, adding to a busy weekend for local baseball talent.