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Youth Empowerment Project promoted Darrin McCall to president & Jerome Jupiter to CEO while longtime leader Melissa Sawyer stepped into an advisory role.

The nonprofit, serving nearly 1,000 young people across 13 parishes, will expand its mentoring and education programs as it grows its community impact.

A hose failure at the Louisiana Offshore Oil Port near Port Fourchon released 750 barrels of crude oil last week; cleanup crews have recovered over 80% of the spill using 5,000 feet of containment boom with 40 vessels and 330 personnel on scene, though 17 birds were impacted.

The New Orleans Chamber of Commerce has announced the seventh annual Power Up Women’s Leadership Conference schedule, featuring keynotes, 16 breakout sessions & panels aimed at advancing businesswomen.

The event will be held Friday, Mar. 13 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

New Orleans Entrepreneur Week returns March 9 to 13 with events bringing together founders, investors and business leaders to discuss startup growth, venture capital and regional economic development.

The week wraps up with a summit at Loyola University following partner gatherings and panel sessions.

Crawfish processors are running at lower capacity today because the Department of Homeland Security denied foreign worker visas that companies normally apply for in November.

State officials, including Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain, say Governor Landry and lawmakers will press Congress for more visas soon.

Louisiana topped $100B in industrial investments ahead of schedule, led by Amazon and Meta AI data centers that could create over 20,000 construction jobs statewide.

Gov. Landry expects this growth to boost permanent employment and reverse the state's decades-long population decline.

Journalists in Louisiana can now access free legal aid from the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press as part of its Local Legal Initiative.

New Orleans attorney Virginia Hamrick joins the team to help report on government transparency & support public records access.

LCMC Health announced a $14M plan to merge women and newborn care services at Lakeside Hospital on the east bank of Jefferson Parish—combining staff and facilities from EJGH to enhance labor and delivery care.

A report by HousingLOUISIANA and the NLIHC shows a national shortage of affordable rental homes, with Louisiana offering just 42 per 100 low-income households and 73% of renters spending over half their income on housing (a severe cost burden).

Federal policy changes may further impact assistance programs.

Businessman Troy Henry plans a redevelopment at the former Six Flags site in New Orleans East with a movie studio, water park, youth sports complex, and hotel in a project called Bayou Phoenix.

He will host a community information session tonight at 6 p.m. at Franklin Ave. Baptist Church.

New Orleans will host its first-ever X Games Championship for the MoonPay X Games League summer season on July 24–26 at the Caesars Superdome, where more than 100 athletes (skateboarding, BMX, and Moto X) are set to compete in 18 events.

Defensive end Cameron Jordan will test free agency as the new league year begins next week.

The Saints legend, who holds a franchise record with 132 career sacks, spent 15 seasons after being drafted in 2011.

Xavier men's basketball team qualifies for the NAIA tournament for the 24th time.

With a 21 to 10 record, the Gold Rush will compete as a twelve seeded in the Williamsburg regional and face the five seeded William Carey Crusaders on March 13 at 5 p.m. Central (support is expected).

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.

NCTM 2026 Spring Conference

12 AM — Sheraton New Orleans — Registration required — National gathering for mathematics educators exploring strategies and practices in a vibrant setting.

Brian Sella Concert

6-10 p.m. — House of Blues New Orleans — Ages 18+ with valid ID — Enjoy a live performance by Brian Sella and Emperor X at this iconic venue.