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Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026
Good morning, New Orleans. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 3rd of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Northshore Humane Society hosts Claws and Paws crawfish cookoff on March 21 at 1200 West Causeway Approach in Mandeville where 20 teams will cook 70-pound crawfish and patrons can vote while animals await adoption. Tickets cost $27.50 online and will rise March 1. NOLA.com
- ➤ Hundreds gathered Monday, March 2 at Xavier University to pay their respects to revered Dr. Norman C. Francis—whose funeral mass will take place today at St. Louis Cathedral. Fox 8
- ➤ Keep Louisiana Beautiful and Coca Cola are partnering to fund recycling of plastic and aluminum at Love the Boot Week cleanup events in 19 parishes from April 18 to 26. Volunteers are encouraged to recycle bottles and cans to help reduce waste while celebrating America’s 250th birthday. New Orleans City Business
- ➤ Dorothy Prevost, a local civil rights pioneer whose courage in the 1960 desegregation of public schools helped reshape our community, died Feb. 20 in Laplace at age 94. She was honored at the 2022 Urban League Gala & celebrated alongside fellow trailblazers for breaking down segregation barriers. Verite News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Sal's Seafood closed its Marrero location on Jan. 8 after more than 40 years serving crawfish + shrimp on the Westbank. Lefort's Seafood will take over the property, but no reopening date is set yet. WDSU
- ➤ The Morial Awards open nominations for their sixth annual recognition of a small business and a corporation making key contributions to local sustainability, economic growth and community impact. Submissions are due today and winners will be honored on May 21 at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center (NOENMCC). Biz New Orleans
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Brennan’s marks 80 years of culinary tradition by mentoring Black chefs in the French Quarter. The restaurant says its diverse team (with leaders Michael Roussel and Lazone Randolph) has shaped its kitchen culture for decades. Biz New Orleans
- ➤ The Audubon Institute in New Orleans announced new membership plans that went into effect Monday, offering families three options. The All Access Family Plus plan is now $325 a year, while the Zoo Only membership is $190 and the Aquarium & Insectarium Family Plus plan is $250 a year. WDSU
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The Louisiana Association of Business and Industry released its LA Driven strategic plan in 2023, outlining economic progress with job creation and wage growth now in the middle third nationally and improved classroom achievement that nears 2030 education targets. President and CEO Will Green said the plan accelerates Louisiana's competitiveness. Louisiana Radio Network
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ LSU has announced that applicants for the Baton Rouge campus must again submit ACT or SAT scores for admission. LSU officials stated the change comes after they found retention rates and GPAs are higher among students who provide test scores compared to those who do not. Louisiana Radio Network
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ New Orleans ordered Entergy to design a $28 million battery incentive program that supports backup batteries in 1,500 homes & 150 community institutions to form a virtual power plant for grid resilience. Entergy was to file its plan by March 1, with the program expected to launch later this year. The Lens
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A study presented Monday, March 2 at the AAOS meeting in New Orleans found adults with obesity and Type 2 diabetes using GLP-1 drugs (including Ozempic and Wegovy) are 30% more likely to develop osteoporosis and 12% more likely to get gout. WRNO
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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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