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Sunday, March 1st, 2026
Good morning, New Orleans. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 1st of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Funeral plans have been announced for Dorothy Prevost, mother of one of the New Orleans Four. Her body will lie in state in Gallier Hall from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on March 13, with a March 14 service at New Hope Baptist Church + burial at Rising Star Pilgrims Rest Cemetery. NOLA.com
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Southern University Human Jukebox Marching Band and two HBCU bands will honor Michael Jackson during Black History Month by performing Dont Stop Till You Get Enough ahead of the movie Michael releasing on April 24 + the show is available on official social media pages. WRNO
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Delta Utilities took over Entergy’s gas operations in July, and many residents saw their bills jump from about $80 to over $300 because of high prices and cold weather (a Broadmoor resident said she struggled to pay). Community groups and the Public Service Commission are studying the rising costs. NOLA.com
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Mother of a Holy Cross student said her son was called a racial slur in chemistry and given a one-day suspension that left him facing ongoing bullying, and she now urges the school to take stronger action while administrators said the incident was handled per policy. WWL-TV
- ➤ The Jefferson Parish School Board voted in February to seek bids for oil drilling rights on a 640-acre school-owned plot in Lafitte (aimed at boosting funds amid declining enrollment) and now awaits Plaquemines’ board approval before proceeding with the bidding process. NOLA.com
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Louis Armstrong International Airport will close Runway 2/20 for an eight-month, $27.1 million reconstruction starting Monday, Mar. 2. All flights will use Runway 11/29 during work, and communities near Kenner may notice extra noise + improvements promise enhanced safety after completion by December. WWL-TV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The New Orleans Pelicans beat the Utah Jazz 115-105 on Saturday night, with Saddiq Bey scoring 24 points even as Zion Williamson left early with an ankle injury; the team secured its fourth straight win in a two-game sweep. Fox 8
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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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Big Easy Blues Fest
7:00-8:30 p.m. — UNO Lakefront Arena — Mobile ticket delivery — Enjoy live performances from top blues artists in a vibrant New Orleans atmosphere.
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Khamari Concert
7:00 – 8:30 PM — House of Blues New Orleans — Tickets from $56 — Catch last-minute concert tickets for Khamari at this vibrant venue.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.
~ Jesus
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