Good morning, New Orleans.

New Orleans will honor civil rights pioneer Dorothy Prevost with a public viewing at Gallier Hall (11 a.m. to 3 p.m.) on March 13 and a funeral service at New Hope Baptist Church on March 14.

Her legacy includes helping desegregate local schools in 1960.

Hundreds attended a funeral mass for late Dr. Norman C.

Francis at St. Louis Cathedral on Tuesday. The longtime Xavier leader and civil rights advocate shaped New Orleans— his legacy endures in the community.

Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Slidell marked 50 years with a worship service on Jan.

11 and will conclude its celebration with a reunion weekend and service Oct. 2-4 featuring concerts and historical exhibits for the community.

Here Today Rotisserie will host the inaugural Cluck Fest NOLA Block Party on Sunday, March 8 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. at 1245 Constance St., with six local chicken spots serving signature dishes, live music and a Kids Zone featuring crafts, bounce house and games & advance free admission is required.

KC Linen has opened a 40,000 sqft laundry facility in New Orleans East today that can process up to 50,000 pounds of laundry daily and create over 100 jobs in its first year + an online portal supports efficient hotel service and future expansion to restaurants and hospitals.

The Community Development Venture Capital Alliance and New Orleans BioFund are investing in expansions by bioscience companies Informuta and Beken Bio — the former scaling infectious-disease diagnostics and the latter relocating to boost early ovarian cancer detection — as part of efforts to create local jobs and improve health outcomes.

A federal judge ruled that segregation still persists in student assignments in the St. James Parish school system, noting that over 95% of students are Black at one school (St. Louis Academy) while the board has appealed the decision as desegregation efforts continue.

Jefferson Parish seeks nearly $20 million via Gov. Jeff Landry’s FastSites program (a state-backed plan) to buy and demolish the former Esplanade Mall in Kenner so the site can be redeveloped after environmental testing and title work.

The prime location near rail, the airport, and interstates boosts redevelopment potential.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.