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Sunday, April 5th, 2026
Good morning, New Orleans. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 5th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Algiers Point church exceeded its fundraising target and forgave more than $1.5M in medical debt (helping local residents manage costly bills) after a successful donation drive. Fox 8
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A fire (caused by an electrical malfunction) displaced 30 guests Saturday evening at a Super 8 Motel on Chef Menteur Highway while firefighters contained the blaze in one room and the American Red Cross helped those affected. WWL-TV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ St. Louis Cathedral is preparing for a restoration as it continues to serve as a historic landmark in Jackson Square. The church has been a community fixture since 1718 + hosted a notable papal visit in 1987. NOLA.com
- ➤ A Louisiana 10-year-old built a Lego model of Artemis II to celebrate the rocket's Wednesday launch & his display is now on view in the Kenner Planetarium lobby as part of the tribute to its 10-day orbit around the moon. WDSU
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Jefferson Parish Schools Superintendent James Gray discussed his future plans amid a drop in enrollment and teacher pay concerns. He said the district will consolidate schools and may pursue a tax increase to upgrade facilities, aiming to boost student achievement while modernizing classrooms. NOLA.com
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ City parking enforcement ticketed vehicles during Saturday's Crescent City Classic 10K (around key race routes) as officials managed parking for participants and spectators. Fox 8
- ➤ The Coast Guard is searching for a missing person near Grand Isle Saturday afternoon (with a small boat crew from Station Grand Isle and an MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter from Air Station New Orleans scanning the shoreline). WWL-TV
- ➤ Crews are addressing minor water leaks reported near Severn Avenue, West Esplanade Avenue, Clearview Parkway, and West Metairie Avenue. The parish Water Department will test-close Severn today (Apr. 5) to pinpoint the leak and begin repairs on Clearview and West Metairie on Monday. WWL-TV
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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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Hondo Rodeo Fest featuring Jason Aldean and Lynyrd Skynyrd
2:30-8 p.m. — Caesars Superdome — Friday Pass Only — Celebrate Western culture with music and rodeo excitement.
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Leonid & Friends Live in Concert
8-9:30 p.m. — Orpheum Theater New Orleans — Tickets available — Experience the musical magic of Leonid and Friends' renditions of Chicago's legendary hits.
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Anna Laura Quinn Live Performance
4:30-8:30 p.m. — Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Free entry — Enjoy a happy hour concert with Anna Laura Quinn.
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Pump Action Co-Headline Tour
9 p.m. — Gasa Gasa — $15 — Experience the high-energy funk rock of Pump Action and The Retrograde with soaring guitar solos and engaging grooves.
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The Ven Aqui Show Featuring Kai De Lua
8-12 p.m. — Gasa Gasa — Tickets $7 — Enjoy a vibrant night of music with Kai De Lua in a fantastic local venue.
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French Quarter Festival 2026
11 AM - 8 PM — House of Blues New Orleans — $449+ — Experience the vibrant culture of New Orleans with exclusive VIP amenities at the French Quarter Festival.
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