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Sunday, May 3rd, 2026
Good morning, New Orleans. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 3rd of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Spirit Airlines has ceased operations and stranded many travelers, including Slidell's interim police chief Daniel Seuzeneau who is currently stuck in Orlando, while Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport advises passengers to seek alternate flights & carriers offer discounts to help everyone get home. WDSU
- ➤ Fox 8 and Fox Sports programming are back on DISH after Gray Media reached an agreement to restore its local channels immediately. DISH customers in southeast Louisiana and southern Mississippi can once again watch updated news, weather, and sports reports. Fox 8
- ➤ Local businesses announced leadership changes today. Arnaud's Restaurant names Chloe Seydel as head pastry chef, Currency Bank selects Lindsey Duplessis as Ascension market president, and Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann hires Donald Price as special counsel — while Better Louisiana, Women's Hospital and Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center update their boards. NOLA.com
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ New Orleans students from Young Audiences Charter School celebrated culture yesterday by unveiling art panels inspired by Mardi Gras Indian traditions at the Mardi Gras Indian Council headquarters and performing traditional songs and dance; the panels will be permanently displayed (highlighting a creative blend of arts education and local tradition). WDSU
- ➤ On Saturday, May 2, Jazz Fest drew massive crowds to Fair Grounds as lines wrapped around the block after two days of rain; the event set an exciting stage for today's final day headlined by Earth, Wind + Fire, Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue. Fox 8
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A local appeals court ruled Friday that mifepristone must be obtained only in person, prompting two manufacturers to seek a Supreme Court halt on Saturday; Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill had earlier sued the FDA over mail-order access (reflecting local legal challenges). Fox 8
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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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The Molly Ringwalds Live
8:30-11:30 p.m. — Southport Hall — $15 adv — Experience the world's greatest 80's tribute band from Sheffield, England.
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New Orleans Ballet Theatre Presents Cinderella
2-5 p.m. — Orpheum Theater New Orleans — Check event page for pricing — Experience the magic of Cinderella with the New Orleans Ballet Theatre this Mother's Day weekend.
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Charmaine Neville Band Live Performance
7:30-11:30 p.m. — Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Ticketed entry — Experience the soul of New Orleans through Charmaine Neville's vibrant R&B and Jazz performance.
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The Black Angels Concert
7:00–8:30 p.m. — House of Blues New Orleans — $42–$209 — Experience the psychedelic rock vibes of The Black Angels in a lively New Orleans setting.
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Gabrielle Cavassa 'DIAVOLA' Album Release
7:30-10:30 p.m. — New Orleans Jazz & Blues Market — Tickets start at $29.40 — Celebrate the launch of a new album by a local artist in the vibrant music scene of New Orleans.
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Andre Bohren Performance
6:30-7:30 p.m. — Ellis Marsalis Center for Music — $15 General Admission, $45 Reserved, $5 Student Tickets — Experience an evening of diverse musical talent from lifelong musician Andre Bohren.
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Fund 17's Living Like Water| Immersive Experience Community Day
The Living Like Water Immersive Experience Community Day is a one-day gathering connecting New Orleans entrepreneurs, environmental leaders, land stewards, and workforce partners around climate resilience, public health, and emerging economic opportunities. Through a panel conversation, hands-on demonstration, and networking experience, the event is designed to bring direct access to the people, industries, and ideas shaping the future of the Gulf South.
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