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Sunday, March 29th, 2026
Good morning, New Orleans. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 29th of March.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Firefighters responded Saturday evening at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church + International Shrine of St. Jude after an electrical box began smoking in a rear room behind the altar near North Rampart and Conti streets, and they cleared the smoke with no injuries reported. WWL-TV
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Brennan family opened Foodies Kitchen in Metairie in 1999 (offering over 120 gourmet meals near Dorignac’s Food Center on Veterans Memorial Blvd) before the busy takeout spot closed in 2004; the building now hosts a fine photography gallery. NOLA.com
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Louisiana has approved a new 90-hour bachelor's degree that will let students graduate in three years. LSU-A will launch accelerated information technology and bioinformatics courses this fall and other institutions may soon adopt the streamlined model. NOLA.com
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The podcast Behind The Lens examines a Supreme Court case that could require oil companies pay for coastal erosion that has hurt Louisiana communities today. Hosted by Carolyne Heldman with reporter Emily Sanders, the episode breaks down the legal battle and environmental impact on the Gulf Coast. The Lens
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The New Orleans airport warned that fewer TSA agents are working during peak travel times today and Monday, causing security waits of up to two hours during early morning and late afternoon flights (agents expect their first paycheck Monday after a month without pay). Fox 8
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ LSU’s Lady Tigers lost a close game to Duke in Sacramento when Duke’s Ashlon Jackson hit a buzzer-beater; Coach Kim Mulkey said she is not retiring and plans to hire two new coaches and add recruits next season (rumors of her stepping down were unfounded). Louisiana Radio Network
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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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Ciara Elise Album Release Show
9:30 p.m. — Gasa Gasa — $8 — Celebrate the release of Ciara Elise's new album with an energizing performance.
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