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Tuesday, February 24th, 2026
Good morning, New Orleans. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 24th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ New Orleans community remembers civil rights leader Dorothy Prevost, mother of one of the six-year-old pioneers who desegregated schools in 1960; she died Friday at 94 - funeral plans will be announced soon. WDSU
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Convention Center announced an expanded WIN 2026 Series to help small businesses build financial skills; tomorrow's financial readiness workshop runs Feb. 25, 10:00 a.m.–noon in Meeting Room 283 (Hall I) and will guide local entrepreneurs. Future sessions will teach pitching and procurement. Biz New Orleans
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Grammy Award-winning PJ Morton will headline French Quarter Fest 2026 from April 16th-19th, marking his first free festival appearance since 2014; he said the show feels full circle as it unites local talent like Dawn Richard + Bobby Rush and over 1,700 local musicians. WWL-TV
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A water main break on Claiborne Avenue in Uptown has forced a boil water advisory and led to temporary closures of local businesses while crews work overnight to isolate the broken pipe and restore service; one restaurant planned to open yesterday (customers are urged to use back roads). Fox 8
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ New Orleans native Anne-Marie Theriot faces severe kidney failure after being diagnosed with nephronophthisis — her family cannot donate and she urgently needs a living kidney. Over 1,000 potential donors have reached out after she shared her plea online. Fox 8
- ➤ A water main break near South Claiborne Avenue and Toledano Street prompted a boil water advisory today in Uptown. Officials advise residents to boil tap water until repairs are complete. WWL-TV
- ➤ Ochsner Health launched the M7 platform at all 47 hospitals to help nurses manage schedules and fill over 2,000 shifts automatically each week. The system will expand to surgical and procedural teams soon (cutting administrative time for nurse leaders) to support better patient care. New Orleans City Business
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Roger Lewis & Baritone Bliss
4:30-6:00 p.m. — Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Ticket information not provided — Legendary baritone sax player Roger Lewis brings his soulful sound to New Orleans.
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The Enigma Variations Orchestra Rehearsal
12-2 p.m. — Orpheum Theater New Orleans — $15 for adults — Experience a behind-the-scenes look at the orchestra's rehearsal with insights from the musicians and conductor.
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Love Letters by A.R. Gurney
7-9:30 p.m. — Crescent City Stage Co. — Tickets available — Experience a heartfelt exploration of love through intimate letters.
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Loom Music Night
9:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m. — Siberia — $12.47 — Experience an eclectic night of music with Laura Fisher, Theresa Romero, and Avian TV.
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The Grammy Winning Hot 8 Brass Band
10:30 p.m. – 12:30 a.m. — The Howlin' Wolf — Ticket prices vary — Experience the infectious energy of a Grammy-winning brass band in the heart of New Orleans.
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Fair Grounds Live Racing
12:45 – 2:45 p.m. — Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots — Reservation required — Experience exciting live horse racing in a vibrant atmosphere with buffet dining options.
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Morgan Jay Live Performance
7 PM — Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of music and comedy with Morgan Jay, a rising star from Los Angeles.
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Sticky Fingers Concert
7-10 p.m. — House of Blues New Orleans — Cashless venue — Experience live music in the heart of New Orleans at a renowned venue.
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P.L.A.N. Appraiser & Umpire Certification Course
8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. — Hampton Inn & Suites New Orleans-Convention Center — Ticket required — Gain essential skills in property loss appraisal and umpire certification over five insightful days.
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Stanton Moore Trio Performance
7:30-11:30 p.m. — Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of vibrant drumming and jazz from New Orleans native Stanton Moore and his trio.
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