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Friday, March 6th, 2026
Good morning, New Orleans. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 6th of March.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Universal Parking has been selected to manage parking at Canal Place and will launch its ParkWithU system (including mobile payment and automated controls) to ease congestion during busy events and enhance the visitor experience. Biz New Orleans
- ➤ Abry Brothers, a family firm that has shored and leveled structures in New Orleans for nearly 200 years, is facing rising insurance costs & uncertain FEMA grants while handling 150 projects annually and planning to hand operations over to its sons amid ongoing economic pressures. NOLA.com
- ➤ Charles & Julia Cocktail Bar, inside Hotel Perle in the Warehouse District at St. Charles and Julia, will open this spring as a cocktail lounge with a seasonally driven menu and an open air rooftop terrace for sunset drinks; further details will be announced soon. Biz New Orleans
- ➤ Major AI firms — pledging to cover grid costs for new data centers — announced on March 4 that they will not shift electricity expenses to customers, as noted in New Orleans. Local advocates have raised concerns that the plan could raise Entergy rates at Meta’s planned Richland Parish facility. Biz New Orleans
- ➤ Strategic Biofuels received a draft Class VI well permit from the Louisiana Department of Conservation and Energy for its green fuels project at the Port of Columbia in Caldwell Parish. The company expects final approval in about 90 days (after a 30-day public comment period) before starting operations in 2028. New Orleans City Business
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Louisiana's crawfish industry faces a worker shortage after DHS (Department of Homeland Security) capped seasonal visas and processing plants struggled to hire needed staff. Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain said some peeling plants may close or outsource operations to Mexico if the current policy continues. Fox 8
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Following community meetings and a legal review, the Orleans Parish School Board and NORA will open a developer solicitation for the historic Valena C. Jones building in May—requiring 34% of the property for educational use—with awards slated for September and renovations expected to start winter 2027. Verite News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Cleanup is underway after 12,600 gallons of crude oil spilled into the Gulf near barrier islands off Grand Isle on Feb. 26 — response teams from LOOP and government agencies are using 32 vessels and over 250 personnel with aerial, fixed-wing, and drone surveillance to recover the oil. NOLA.com
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The X Games Championship will come to New Orleans on Jul. 24, featuring over a dozen competitions in skateboarding, BMX, and Moto X. WWL-TV
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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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NCTM 2026 Spring Conference
12 AM — Sheraton New Orleans — Registration required — National gathering for mathematics educators exploring strategies and practices in a vibrant setting.
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