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Thursday, March 26th, 2026
Good morning, New Orleans. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 26th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ New Orleans was named a finalist in Elon Musk company’s Tunnel Vision Challenge after a competitive selection process. The contest invites innovative tunnel design proposals that could shape future local transit improvements. Fox 8
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A fire started early Wednesday in the Delachaise parking garage across from Touro’s main hospital, leading to the evacuation of patients and staff from the Buckman Health Center (3434 Prytania Street) while the New Orleans Fire Department contained the blaze with no injuries reported. WDSU
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Local car service owner Jovan Matski of Luxury Connections in Kenner says recent rises in gas prices have doubled fuel costs since last month, and he may raise fares during the busy season for prom, weddings and airport rides as high prices continue into the summer. WDSU
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Whitney Plantation and the Midlo Center for New Orleans Studies at UNO opened Amongst Ourselves: Resisting Slavery on March 21 — an exhibit using historical records, oral histories, artifacts, and student research to document acts of resistance by enslaved and indigenous people — at Whitney Plantation in Wallace. University of New Orleans
- ➤ The Louisiana Crawfish Festival begins today at the Frederick Sigur Center in Chalmette and runs through Sunday. Visitors can enjoy live bands + carnival rides and crawfish dishes, with ticket prices starting free and rising to $10 later in the week. WDSU
- ➤ Janee Michelle (Gee Tucker) started her career in the 7th Ward and became New Orleans’ first Black actress to gain national acclaim in film and TV. She later returned to the city to lead community projects and opened Sophie’s Gelato after Hurricane Katrina, marking a legacy of local cultural achievement. Verite News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Frederick Douglass and John F. Kennedy high schools will merge this fall (set by KIPP) moving all Douglass students to Kennedy's Gentilly campus amid concerns over shrinking options after recent closures in the Lower Ninth Ward. Families seeking alternatives must enroll in another school, with public transport provided. WWL-TV
- ➤ KID smART is expanding creative arts programs in local schools, building on years of education work in Orleans + Jefferson Parishes. The initiative will bring fresh opportunities to classrooms and boost student creativity. WWL-TV
- ➤ KID smART opened an arts and education center in historic Tremé — building on decades of work that helped students explore creative learning opportunities. The new center promises engaging programs to foster local creativity. WWL-TV
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Rockefeller Refuge in Cameron Parish is fighting to protect local waterfowl and repair coastal erosion while biologists track duck populations and study habitat changes. Current projects, funded by multiple sources, aim to enhance the refuge’s conditions for wildlife — vital for both nature and local livelihoods. NOLA.com
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Entergy New Orleans is seeking higher customer fees to fund upgrades to the aging power grid — recent outages have raised reliability concerns and prompted the request. WWL-TV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ On Mar. 27, the National Alliance on Mental Illness Southeast Louisiana will host the annual Raising Hope soiree at The Lakehouse New Orleans where community members can enjoy food, drinks, and an auction to fund mental health education and family support (tickets cost $150). WDSU
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Blueprint Real Estate Group has joined Keller Williams Realty New Orleans to boost local real estate services and client support. The merger blends 21 years of trusted market experience with enhanced marketing & technology to strengthen both brands' offerings. Biz New Orleans
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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ZZ Top Concert
8:00-9:30 p.m. — Saenger Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate classic rock with ZZ Top's electrifying performance in New Orleans.
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