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Tuesday, May 19th, 2026
Good morning, New Orleans. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 19th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Local residents in New Orleans East have stepped up to care for cats and dogs abandoned when immigration raids prompted neighbors to leave — community groups now help supply food and shelter amid ongoing financial strain. Verite News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Frontier Airlines will add new flights from Louis Armstrong International starting in July after Spirit shut down, with daily routes to Dallas-Fort Worth, Orlando and Atlanta along with additional flights to Denver, Philadelphia and seasonal service to Las Vegas (further route changes are under review). NOLA.com
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Greek Festival returns this weekend at Holy Trinity Cathedral with food, music + the annual Greek Fest 5K race. The event will showcase local traditions and community spirit. WWL-TV
- ➤ Rivers Frederick, born in New Roads in 1874, rose from a family farm to become a leading surgeon in New Orleans. He taught at Flint Medical School and served as chief surgeon at Sarah Goodridge Hospital, advancing local medical care when Black doctors were rare. Verite News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Attorneys have filed a class action suit on behalf of shrimpers, crabbers, and fishermen blaming LOOP’s recent oil spill for cut brown shrimp catches. Fishermen say oil is still in nets and have moved to cleaner waters (an attorney said oil is found daily) as cleanup continues. WWL-TV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ New Orleans native and Emmy-winning filmmaker Jay Duplass will lead a free filmmaking masterclass on Saturday, May 30 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at a local venue (RSVP required) hosted by Full Armor Conservatory to offer hands-on creative insight to local filmmakers. Biz New Orleans
- ➤ Louisiana's K-12 schools made fast gains in reading and math from 2022 to 2025 with $4.05 billion in federal pandemic funds, but those gains face challenges as the aid has expired. Orleans Parish showed strong progress yet still lagged behind national averages. Biz New Orleans
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ New Orleans experiences hot, humid & spotty rain today with highs in the mid-80s and brief showers providing relief. Scattered storms will increase Wednesday, potentially bringing localized heavy rain in parts of the region. WDSU
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Bianca Jones became the first Black fire captain at the New Orleans Fire Department on Sunday, May 17 after years of dedicated service + the department recognized her historic achievement in a statement. WWL-TV
- ➤ Louisiana voters rejected Amendment 3 on Saturday that would have permanently raised teacher pay by $2,250, and Gov. Jeff Landry warned that no state employee will get a raise unless teachers do; union leaders say the decision will widen the gap after years of temporary stipends. Fox 8
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A new vending machine offering free birth control+emergency contraceptives, condoms, fentanyl test strips and Narcan opened at the New Orleans Healing Center on May 5. Seven local advocacy groups set up the machine, which sold out quickly and plan to expand service to rural communities. Verite News
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Lakeside Shopping Center announced the relocation and expansion of Foot Locker to 9,332 sqft in its J.C. Penney wing in Metairie — a move that is part of a series of upgrades to revitalize the shopping experience. Biz New Orleans
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Tulane freshman Sophia Macias will make history as the first woman to compete in the men’s amateur qualifier for the Louisiana Golf Association today at English Turn Golf and Country Club. The 18-year-old, a veteran golfer since age six and high school Club Champion, is set for a groundbreaking round. WRNO
- ➤ New Orleans Saints will play the NFL’s first game in France this fall against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Oct. 25 in Paris — a historic event. Pelicans owner Gayle Benson plans a Paris game in Jan. 2027 as the team seeks a new head coach, with a decision expected soon. WDSU
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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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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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Britney Chauntae Live Performance
4:30-6 p.m. — Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Free performance — Experience the powerful vocals of Britney Chauntae in an enchanting happy hour concert.
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Christian Fellowship Picnic at Longue Vue
1-3 p.m. — Longue Vue House and Gardens — $20 for Non-Members + $15 garden entry — Enjoy a leisurely afternoon of blooms, picnic, and meaningful discussions with fellow Christians.
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Anareta's Send-Off Party
9:00 p.m. — Siberia — $12.47 — Enjoy a double set by Anareta and a special opening by The Bomb Pulse for Sarah's send-off party.
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ARANKAI Concert featuring buffalo_farm
2 p.m. — House of Blues New Orleans — Ticket prices vary — Experience an electrifying trap metal concert with buffalo_farm at this iconic venue.
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Carnival City - A New Orleans Vaudeville Variety Show
8-10 p.m. — The Howlin' Wolf — Tickets from $24.94 — Experience mind-boggling comedy mentalism with The Joker in a night of laughter and amazement.
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The Dø Concert at Tipitina's
5:15-8:15 p.m. — Tipitina's — Ticket required — Experience an evening of folk music with The Dø in vibrant New Orleans.
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Yung Bleu Concert
7:00 – 8:30 p.m. — House of Blues New Orleans — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of melodic hip-hop with rising star Yung Bleu.
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Daisy Grenade & Vienna Vienna Concert
2 PM — House of Blues New Orleans — Check site for ticket prices — Enjoy an exciting concert with Daisy Grenade and Vienna Vienna at a lively venue.
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Blue Monday: 80s New Wave Live
8:00 – 11:30 PM — Southport Hall — Free entry — Experience the vibrant sounds of 80s New Wave at Blue Monday.
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