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Sunday, April 19th, 2026
Good morning, New Orleans. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 19th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A local Navy veteran is biking across America to raise money for the Tunnels to Towers Foundation (created to assist first responders and veterans after 9/11). He plans to ride from California to landmarks including the Pentagon, Shanksville, and the 9/11 Memorial with a goal of raising $250,000. WDSU
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Crews are working on a 54-inch sewer force main break that began around 7 p.m. Friday when a vessel struck a submerged pipe near Florida Avenue, dumping wastewater into the Industrial Canal — officials ask residents to avoid the area. WWL-TV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Dionne Randolph takes over as captain of the Krewe of Muses after founder Staci Rosenberg moves to captain emerita, marking a new chapter for the popular women's Mardi Gras krewe in New Orleans. WDSU
- ➤ Prince Lobo from Addis NOLA joins Brheanna, Leigha, Seth, and Doug to discuss food trends, fan-favorite wings, and planning must-try dishes during French Quarter Fest (a local culinary highlight). WWL-TV
- ➤ Doug Mouton and Seth Lewis interviewed Water Seed at FQF today to discuss how their future funk sound energizes the festival (a highlight of local music culture). WWL-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Drivers in Jefferson Parish should plan for road closures for the Zurich Classic at TPC of Louisiana; starting 6 p.m. today, Lapalco Blvd’s westbound lanes will close until 7 p.m. April 26, and Nicolle Blvd will shut from 6 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. from April 23. WWL-TV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ State officials are waiting for clear details from LIV Golf on its plans and will decide next steps when the league confirms a timeline. Fox 8
- ➤ During Tulane's spring scrimmage, the quarterback battle heated up as John Curtis alum Dagan Bruno assumed the option role in the on-campus game. Coaches and teammates examined the evolving competition closely. Fox 8
- ➤ LSU gymnastics finished second on Saturday at the NCAA championship at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth after trailing Oklahoma by a narrow margin of 198.1625 to 198.0750 — coach Jay Clark praised the team's resilience despite fighting injury and adversity. NOLA.com
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ASI Show fASIlitate 2026 New Orleans
Apr 20-23 — The Windsor Court — Registration required — A premier hosted-buyer event fostering meaningful connections in the promotional products industry.
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John 'Papa' Gros Solo Performance
6:30-7:30 p.m. — Ellis Marsalis Center for Music — $15 General Admission, $45 Reserved, $5 Student — Experience the vibrant sound of New Orleans through the music of John 'Papa' Gros.
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Jill Butler's Joyride
5-6 p.m. — Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Free entry — Enjoy a delightful happy hour concert featuring Jill Butler's Joyride.
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Candlelight Concert - Neo-Soul Favorites
6-7 p.m. — Hotel Peter and Paul — Tickets required — Experience a magical evening with the sounds of neo-soul in a stunning atmosphere.
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King Tuff Live with Morgan Nagler
7:30-9 p.m. — Gasa Gasa — Ticket info not provided — Enjoy a night of nostalgic tunes as King Tuff performs with Morgan Nagler.
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The Iguanas Live Performance
4:30-6:00 p.m. — Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Free entry — Enjoy a happy hour concert featuring The Iguanas in a vibrant New Orleans venue.
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Mike Dillon's New Orleans Percussion Consortium
10 PM – 1 AM — Gasa Gasa — Ticket prices not specified — Experience a unique blend of psychedelic rock, jazz, punk, and funk with percussion innovator Mike Dillon and his all-star lineup.
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Grahame Lesh & Friends Concert
6:29-9:00 p.m. — Joy Theater — Tickets required — Enjoy an evening with Grahame Lesh & Friends and special guest performances from Midnight North and The Terrapin Family Band.
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Warren Haynes Live Concert
8:30-11:30 p.m. — Orpheum Theater New Orleans — Cost varies — Experience an electrifying night with legendary guitarist Warren Haynes and his soulful blues and rock sounds.
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Sonny Landreth Featuring Dustin Dale Gaspard Jazzfest After Show
7 PM — Rock 'N' Bowl — Ticket prices vary — Experience the soulful blues sounds of Sonny Landreth and Dustin Dale Gaspard at an exciting after-show event.
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