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Monday, March 9th, 2026
Good morning, New Orleans. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 9th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Kenner Italian Festival continues today in historic Rivertown with live musical acts and delicious Italian food for local residents to enjoy + the event offers a taste of local tradition. WWL-TV
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A water main break at the corner of Panola and South Carrollton flooded homes and vehicles in the neighborhood Monday morning. Sewerage and Water Board crews responded while residents of first-floor units reported ankle-deep water (with some property disruption), and the full damage is still under assessment. Fox 8
- ➤ A major water main break flooded streets with two feet of water near S. Carrollton and Panola today (with impacts on S. Claiborne, Burdette, and Hickory) and city officials advise residents to avoid the area and move vehicles if safe. WDSU
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Despite rain today, riders tossed around 300,000 pieces of produce as the Gretna Italian-Irish Parade carried on its route to celebrate local heritage and time-honored traditions. WWL-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ LaDOTD announced Phase 1 of the St. Bernard Transportation Corridor is advancing in partnership with Port NOLA and St. Bernard Parish with federal funds from Sen. Kennedy & public input planned during reviews to boost freight flow and hurricane evacuation by linking Louisiana International Terminal to the interstate network. Biz New Orleans
- ➤ Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport faces lengthy TSA delays caused by a partial government shutdown, with wait times up to two hours and travelers advised to arrive three hours early. Airport staff expect the backups to continue through this week. WDSU
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Trey Murphy III scored 24 points as the Pelicans beat the Wizards 138-118 on Sunday night (the team earned its eighth win in 11 games) with Saddiq Bey adding 23 points against his former team. Fox 8
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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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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.
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Lawrence Sieberth & Brad Walker Concert
5-9 p.m. — Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Cost info unavailable — Experience the captivating sounds of two jazz masters in the heart of New Orleans.
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ASIPP 28th Annual Meeting
8 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Hilton New Orleans Riverside — Registration fee varies — Attend the conference focused on interventional pain management and connect with peers in the field.
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