Good morning, New Orleans.

An uptown resident spent hours pushing water out of his home on Monday after a water main break + his family now awaits news on whether the flood damage will require relocation.

Bayou Boogaloo 2026 will take place May 15–17 at two new Mid-City venues: Historic Pitot House Museum at 1440 Moss Street for an intimate music and crawfish boil experience and Broadside at 600 N.

Broad Street for most concerts; founder Jarad Zeller said the change comes amid tighter budgets.

On March 6, the AAF awarded Glenda McKinley of GMc+Co. Strategic Communications the Silver Medal Award during the New Orleans ADDY Awards ceremony.

She became the first African-American woman to head a full-service ad agency here and was recognized for her creative leadership and community impact.

The Book Festival opens today at 5:30 p.m. on Tulane's campus with over 250 authors, artists, and storytellers, featuring keynote speeches by Goldberg, Isaacson, Burns, Smith, and Gordon-Reed.

Family Day on Sunday at 10 a.m. will offer kid-friendly sessions + enrichment activities.

The Young Leadership Council’s Wednesdays at the Square concert series returns at Lafayette Square with free live music and local food (celebrating its 40th anniversary) tonight and will run every Wednesday through early May.

A Tornado Watch is in effect for southeast Louisiana and south Mississippi until 2 a.m. as conditions favor severe weather, including damaging winds, possible tornadoes, hail, and flash flooding.

Residents should follow updated guidance from WDSU First Warning Weather.

Ochsner Health and LCMC Health saw local revenue gains in 2025 due to higher patient volume and investments—Ochsner grew revenue by 9% and LCMC 12%—with plans to expand pediatric and specialty services in the coming year.

Manning Family Children’s received the VON Award for Excellence in Quality Improvement after its team changed care to help NICU infants sleep better (a national recognition that honors improved neonatal care); the hospital will soon start building a new 60-bed NICU at its main campus in New Orleans.

Diamond is a 7-year-old, 6-pound Pomeranian rescued by Animal Rescue New Orleans after her owner died + she shows catlike habits and loves her little bed as the nonprofit cares for local pets.

The Saints signed linebacker Kaden Elliss to a three-year, $33 million deal (with $23 million guaranteed and a potential total of nearly $39 million), returning him to New Orleans after three seasons in Atlanta.

This move reinforces the team's push to strengthen its defense.

GCSEN broadcasts free Pelicans games, Saints pre and postgame shows and local sports across 14 Gulf South markets.

The network, launched in Oct. 2024 and added on DIRECTV in Oct. 2025, now reaches over 10M households using an antenna or cable, providing fans more access to local action.

Brandon Ingram returns to New Orleans tonight at 7 p.m. as the Pelicans host the Raptors at the Smoothie King Center, marking his first home return since his trade last year.

The game airs on Gulf Coast Sports Entertainment Network.

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.

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.

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.

Continental Drifters Concert

8-10:30 p.m. — The Broadside — Ticket prices TBA — Enjoy classic hits and harmonious vibes from a celebrated Vermilion lineup returning to New Orleans.

Alejandro Canales & Geovane Paiva Santos Concert

4:30-8:30 p.m. — Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Cost varies — Experience the smooth sounds of seasoned saxophonist Alejandro Canales and Geovane Paiva Santos during a vibrant concert.

Phil Degruy & Sasha Elliahna Durta Concert

4:30-8:30 p.m. — Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Check for ticket prices — Enjoy a vibrant happy hour concert featuring the unique musical blend of Phil Degruy and Sasha Elliahna Durta.