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Friday, February 27th, 2026
Good morning, New Orleans. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 27th of February.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ New Orleans Entrepreneur Week announced its NOEW 2026 lineup, taking place from March 9 to 14 with a flagship summit at Loyola University on March 12-13. Mayor Helena Moreno will discuss the future of entrepreneurship with Tim Miller, with more than 70 speakers and 50 companies sharing insights. Biz New Orleans
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ SUNO Museum of Art in New Orleans debuts the King Tut exhibit, From the Nile to the Mississippi, today that features life-sized replicas of King Tut’s tomb and artifacts from the Giovanni Amin Collection. The exhibit gives visitors a fresh look at ancient history in its modern gallery. WWL-TV
- ➤ Hondo Rodeo Fest will take place at Caesars Superdome from April 10 to 12, featuring two hours daily of rodeo competition and concerts by Jason Aldean, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Cody Johnson and Creed. The event marks the fest’s first expansion outside Arizona. Louisiana Radio Network
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Amazon Web Services announced building a $12 billion AI data center in the Shreveport area this week & Meta’s project near Monroe and a Google-backed center near Baton Rouge add to the tech boom in north Louisiana. Local officials expect these centers to drive economic growth while balancing infrastructure concerns. NOLA.com
- ➤ The Port of South Louisiana completed a new dock access bridge at its Globalplex terminal to create a second connection that supports heavy freight and cuts the risk of service disruptions—funded by federal and state programs. New Orleans City Business
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ NOCC trainees are gaining hands-on engineering skills during National Engineers Week as they design a community center in Old Algiers & a greenhouse teaching center at Crescent Park; they will present final proposals at the ACE Mentors banquet later this spring. Biz New Orleans
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ After its Aug. 22 explosion, Smitty’s Supply discharged up to 1M gallons per day of treated stormwater into a roadside ditch in Roseland under an LDEQ emergency permit; DOT officials said they were not notified and are working with DEQ to fix the oversight. New Orleans City Business
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ New Orleans-based JECohen exceeded $100M in assets under management as of Jan. 31, 2026, marking 11 years of growth from a local startup to a firm with offices in several cities. The company is set to start redeveloping its historic headquarters — including a new Armada restaurant — in March. New Orleans City Business
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ City Council passed ordinances Thursday to rename intersections after singer Jean Knight and Mardi Gras Indian Big Chief Donald Harrison Sr. Signs will be installed at Frenchmen & North Claiborne and North Johnson & Independence within the next four months. WWL-TV
- ➤ On Thursday, a high-level delegation met with Gov. Landry and Corps officials at a levee project in LaPlace to discuss speeding up flood protection projects by cutting red tape (Building Infrastructure, Not Paperwork). The initiative could reduce delays, but officials have yet to offer detailed timeframes. NOLA.com
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Manning Family Children’s has announced a $100M plan to expand its NICU on the main campus to 60 beds; the project will break ground this spring, open in 2027, and triple the current space to house all pediatric subspecialties under one roof, meeting growing needs for advanced neonatal care. New Orleans City Business
- ➤ A four-month study found nearly half of playground parks exceeded federal lead limits and 70% of homes had detectable lead in water. Health experts suggest city leaders adopt Benton Harbor’s systematic pipe replacement (a low-cost method) to reduce children’s exposure. WWNO
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Bayou Phoenix will unveil new development partners and updated plans at a public forum on March 6 from 6-8 p.m. at Franklin Avenue Baptist Church in New Orleans East, detailing a project with a youth sports complex, waterpark, and hotel designed to boost jobs and tourism. New Orleans City Business
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Will Clapp, a former Saints and LSU center, announced his retirement on Wednesday night after an eight-season NFL career that included three seasons with the Saints and stints with the Chargers and Bills. He began his career as a standout at Brother Martin High School. Fox 8
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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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Delfeayo Marsalis & the Uptown Jazz Orchestra
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — $35+ — Experience a vibrant jazz party with renowned trombonist Delfeayo Marsalis and his band, showcasing the joy of New Orleans music.
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Napoleon Dynamite Live!
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts — Tickets available — Experience the cult classic film come to life in an interactive live performance.
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B2K and Bow Wow Concert
3:00 – 9:30 p.m. — Smoothie King — Ticket prices vary — Experience an electrifying evening with B2K and Bow Wow performing live.
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