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Monday, March 2nd, 2026
Good morning, New Orleans. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 2nd of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Dorothy Prevost, the last living parent of the New Orleans Four who helped end segregation in 1960, died at 94. A flag-draped casket will be honored with a motorcade & public viewing Friday at Gallier Hall, then a funeral Saturday at New Hope Baptist Church. WDSU
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Krewe du Pooch held its annual post-Mardi Gras parade on Feb. 28 at Mandeville Lakefront with costumed pups and people delighting visitors + adding charm to local carnival traditions. NOLA.com
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today is warm and sunny with highs in the mid to upper 70s and lows in the low 50s. Dense fog is expected Monday morning on the Northshore and south Mississippi — Tuesday will bring widespread fog, showers, thunderstorms and breezy highs near 80 forecast for later this week. WDSU
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport will close Runway 2/20 today for about 8 months for a $27M rehabilitation project that rebuilds runway panels & upgrades lighting. All flights will use the east-west runway while construction finishes in December. Biz New Orleans
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Saks Fifth Avenue plans to close its Canal Place store after decades as a key tenant (the mall remains 90% leased) with the store expected to remain open through the end of April in New Orleans. NOLA.com
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Los Angeles Clippers ended a three-game losing streak by beating the Pelicans 137-117 on Sunday night. Kawhi Leonard scored 23 points as the Clippers led the game from the start and built a 26-point margin in the fourth. 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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