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Friday, April 24th, 2026
Good morning, New Orleans. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 24th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Gulf Coast Housing Partnership celebrated 20 years of affordable housing and community development at Ashé Cultural Arts Center in New Orleans, highlighting longstanding partnerships and plans to expand services along Oretha Castle Haley Boulevard. Biz New Orleans
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Shell USA and LSBDC selected 21 local entrepreneurs for the fourth annual Shell LiveWire cohort + participants come from diverse sectors such as health, construction, and food services. The program will offer expert sessions and connect business owners to local networks across 13 parishes to boost economic growth. Biz New Orleans
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Usher and Chris Brown will perform two shows during their 2026 stadium tour at Caesars Superdome. A second concert is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 21 after strong demand for the Nov. 20 performance (tickets available via Citi presale). Fox 8
- ➤ Food vendors are setting up ahead of Jazz Fest, which opens today at 11 a.m. downtown to offer diverse cuisines and vibrant performances (boosting local business). Fox 8
- ➤ Ochsner Eat Fit unveiled its Jazz Fest approved food list at the Fair Grounds with 20+ vendors offering healthier options like Jamaican chicken and spicy tofu (menu boards and a mobile app help locate them) during weekends April 23 to April 26 and April 30 to May 3. Biz New Orleans
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ A new report by the New Orleans-based Data Center questions whether the state's planned $100 billion industrial projects will create enough jobs given nearly flat growth over the past decade. Gov. Landry plans to attract new high-paying sectors & boost economic opportunities. NOLA.com
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ LRP's National Institute on Legal Issues of Educating Individuals with Disabilities returns to New Orleans in 2026, offering four days of sessions for special education leaders. The event provides practical strategies & legal updates through general sessions, six learning tracks, digital badges, and pre-symposiums. Biz New Orleans
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ LSU Health New Orleans hosted Senator Bill Cassidy and NIH leaders on April 17 for a roundtable in its renovated lab, focusing on advancing clinical research with the All of Us and Nutrition for Precision Health programs and paving the way to earn NCI designation to boost care. Biz New Orleans
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ At 7 p.m. tonight in Pittsburgh, the NFL Draft begins with LSU Tigers Garrett Nussmeier and Mansoor Delane in focus. Nussmeier is seen as a top 75 pick and Delane as a top 10 prospect & could go to the Saints. Louisiana Radio Network
- ➤ The Saints entered the NFL Draft with eight picks when Round 1 opened Thursday night in Pittsburgh as they sought to boost both offense and defense. Fans watched draft coverage at 6:30 p.m. on Gulf Coast Sports and Entertainment Network. Fox 8
- ➤ Irishman Shane Lowry and Saints kicker Charlie Smyth talked about how both golf and football demand focus and skill during a conversation on Thursday, Apr. 23 at 9:45 a.m. Their discussion comes as the team prepares for upcoming decisions and fans watch the season unfold. Fox 8
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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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Dawn Richard Live Performance
9:00 – 11:30 PM — Joy Theater — Check event page for ticket costs — Experience the dynamic sounds of New Orleans with a rising star of the local music scene.
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Robert Glasper with Christian McBride
6-8 p.m. — New Orleans Jazz & Blues Market — Tickets start at $65.50 — Experience the musical prowess of Robert Glasper and Christian McBride in an amazing performance.
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Charmaine Neville Band at Snug Harbor
7:30-11:30 p.m. — Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy Charmaine Neville's captivating voice in an intimate jazz setting.
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Ed Perkins Jazz Concert
6:30-8 p.m. — Ellis Marsalis Center for Music — $15 General Admission, $45 Reserved, $5 Students — Experience the soulful jazz of Ed Perkins, a New Orleans native and celebrated musician.
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WYES Juleps & Generosity
7-11 p.m. — Paulette And Frank Stewart Innovation Center For Educational Media — Refunds available — Celebrate the spirit of generosity at WYES while enjoying mint juleps and festive atmosphere.
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