Good morning, New Orleans.

Friends of Codey's, a local nonprofit celebrating its five-year anniversary, helps food entrepreneurs launch and grow by offering kitchen space, mentorship, and networking opportunities.

It held a red beans cook-off this past weekend — drawing in more than 200 participants and sparking new culinary partnerships.

St. Bernard Highway reopened today — officials cleared debris after a train derailment, restoring service for local motorists.

Landis Construction earned national honors for its work on New Orleans’ first Trader Joe’s (Excellence in Construction Eagle Award, Mar.

19), which opened Aug. 14 last year at 2501 Tulane Ave. Company officials said the project boosts community convenience and supports 80 jobs including four for veterans.

Crews are renovating the old Navy Base into a $300 million redevelopment with affordable apartments, retail, and a $50 million facility for Newlab’s nine startups focused on carbon management and hydrogen fuel.

Experts warn that the green tech may offer false solutions, and the startups will begin work soon.

The energetic Sunny Side Jazz Band is set to debut on March 28 at 6:30 p.m. at Dew Drop Jazz Hall and Social Club in Old Mandeville + the band will deliver a mix of classic and modern New Orleans jazz inspired by early legends.

Commander's Palace in the Garden District has been named on Southern Living’s list of the South’s most legendary restaurants.

Known for its jazz brunch (and 25-cent martinis), it is the only Louisiana restaurant honored and celebrates over 130 years of Creole cooking under Meg Bickford’s leadership.

A proposal to create a Vietnamese heritage park near the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway is moving forward with revived planning, boosted by a FEMA grant for scoping and stormwater design.

The 6.5-acre site will feature sports fields, playgrounds, and gardens (and ponds) to benefit local residents.

Parish leaders say cleaning the oil spill from contaminated waters affecting local oysters and crabs in Terrebonne remains uncertain.

Testing is underway but fishermen & seafood businesses still lack clear answers amid storms stirring more oil.

The Orleans Parish School Board is considering asking Superintendent Fateama Fulmore to explore state tax collection as stalled talks with Mayor Helena Moreno’s administration leave the board disputing an $11 million fee.

A full board vote on the resolution is scheduled for Thursday.

LCMC Health announced that Lakeview Hospital and Touro are two of 11 catalyst sites chosen by the Louisiana Department of Health for Project M.O.M. to improve maternal care and reduce overdose deaths.

The hospitals will implement universal screening + care coordination to support mothers and their babies.

Ajinomoto Foods North America expanded its recall of Trader Joe’s Vegetable Fried Rice (which may contain glass shards) to nearly 10 million pounds; officials advise consumers to check freezers and discard items with best-buy dates from Feb.

28 to Nov. 19 found in affected stores.

Tulane will demolish longtime diner Ted's Frostop to build a new student housing complex with 39 apartments for 160 students + neighborhood shops.

Demolition begins late summer with completion planned by August for classes, and the diner's neon sign + root beer mug will be preserved on the new building.

The New Orleans Pelicans have proposed a major renovation to Smoothie King Center designed to add 2,100 lower bowl seats and update amenities like VIP lounges and party decks to modernize the arena.

If approved, the upgrade will be the largest since the venue opened in 1999.

Lane Kiffin began his first LSU spring practice today as the team ran drills & worked on new strategies under his guidance.

The session took place at the LSU practice facility as players prepared for the upcoming season.

The Lumineers Concert

7:30-9 p.m. — Smoothie King Center — Tickets required — Experience the enchanting melodies and heartfelt lyrics of The Lumineers in a captivating live performance.

Flow Tribe Live

9 PM – Midnight — Chickie Wah Wah — Tickets start at $86 — Experience the unforgettable sounds of Flow Tribe in an iconic New Orleans venue.

ARD Research Symposium 2026

March 28-31 — Hyatt Regency New Orleans — Participation fees may apply — Explore innovations in food, health, and agriculture at this collaborative symposium.

Tom Hook & Wendell Brunious Performance

4:30-8:30 p.m. — Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Check website for entry fees — Enjoy an evening of smooth jazz infused with Tom Hook's extensive industry experience.

Charmaine Neville Band Live Show

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Ticket prices vary — Experience the vibrant blend of R&B, Jazz, and world rhythms from Charmaine Neville, the torchbearer of New Orleans musical legacy.

Stanton Moore Trio Performance

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Cost unknown — Enjoy an evening of impeccable drumming and jovial spirits with Grammy-winning musician Stanton Moore.

Delfeayo Marsalis & the Uptown Jazz Orchestra

5-9 p.m. — Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Cost info not provided — Enjoy a night of vibrant jazz with Delfeayo Marsalis and the talented Uptown Jazz Orchestra.

Bard at the Batture: Spring Awakening

5:30-8 p.m. — The Batture — $20-$40 — Experience Shakespeare's timeless tales of love and renewal by the riverfront as the sun sets.

McNeese State Cowboys vs. New Orleans Privateers Baseball

2-5 p.m. — Privateer Park — Ticket prices vary — Experience an exciting Southland Conference baseball showdown in the heart of New Orleans.

New Orleans Pelicans vs. Orlando Magic

6:00 – 8:15 p.m. — Smoothie King — Ticket prices vary — Experience the high-energy matchup between the Pelicans and Magic at home.