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Saturday, March 28th, 2026
Good morning, New Orleans. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 28th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The annual pasta party returns at Hilton Riverside and will collect donations for food banks while celebrating Italian heritage in New Orleans. Organizers say the event will boost community support and local pride. WWL-TV
- ➤ Thousands gather in New Orleans today for the 'No Kings 3' rally starting at 3:30 p.m. at Lafitte Greenway; community speakers, a poetry reading, & local musicians including Kermit Ruffins will energize the march through the city. WWL-TV
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ New Orleans company Woodward Design+Build earned a National Health + Safety Merit Award from Associated Builders and Contractors on March 19 in Salt Lake City, recognizing its proactive safety program and over 2 million safe manhours; the firm committed to ongoing training and active field engagement. Biz New Orleans
- ➤ Entergy Louisiana has proposed to significantly increase its power capacity in Richland Parish with new natural gas, solar, and battery projects for Meta's expanded data center (pending Public Service Commission approval) to generate over 7,700 MW and help keep rates affordable. NOLA.com
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Tomorrow night, Tipitina’s will host a star-studded party to unveil the NOLA Funk Fest 2026 lineup. The event is set to bring together local music fans for an exclusive reveal show. WWL-TV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ KIPP New Orleans uses AI to grade student essays (grades 3-12) to speed up feedback and prepare for state tests, though the process is not disclosed to families and some students question its fairness. Verite News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Louisiana lawmakers advanced two bills to require seafood purchase records and allow officials to seize illegal imported seafood (part of an effort to protect the local shrimp industry and boost consumer transparency). New Orleans City Business
- ➤ Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is reporting long TSA wait times due to staffing shortages caused by missed paychecks and agent callouts. Senate funding was approved Friday, and union officials warn delays could persist for days or weeks as the House considers the package. WDSU
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Ochsner Health and Cognito Therapeutics have partnered to launch the Gulf South's first Brain Health Collaboratory in New Orleans. The initiative, announced today, will use Cognito’s Spectris technology to develop new care models for cognitive decline across urban & rural areas. Biz New Orleans
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On March 26, Hannan clinched the District 7-4A title by defeating Lakeshore 10+9 after a final defensive play in the bottom of the seventh, setting up a strong postseason run. NOLA.com
- ➤ Former No. 2 overall pick Zach Wilson joined the Saints quarterback room Friday, Mar. 27, bringing depth as the team prepares for upcoming games + his experience could boost performance. Fox 8
- ➤ LSU women's basketball will face Duke in the NCAA Sweet 16 on Friday at 9 p.m. CT at the Golden 1 Center (home of the Sacramento Kings) in Sacramento. The No. 2 seed Tigers seek a fourth Elite Eight while fans tune into ESPN and the LSU Sports Radio Network. WDSU
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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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The Wards: All Strings Attached
6:30-8 p.m. — Ellis Marsalis Center for Music — Ticket details TBA — Enjoy a multigenerational live jazz and funk experience led by a family of violinists.
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Roadway7 Live at The Howlin' Wolf
7-11 p.m. — The Howlin' Wolf — Ticketed event — Enjoy an eclectic mix of rock and folk-rock from emerging New Orleans bands Roadway7, The Cicadas, and Collections.
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