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Thursday, May 21st, 2026
Good morning, New Orleans. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 21st of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On December 12, 2025, residents in New Orleans East reported illegally parked trucks blocking sidewalks and access roads, which hindered local services. The city is increasing enforcement + exploring new parking options to boost community safety and support local development. Verite News
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A speeding car struck Olive Branch Café on Wednesday just before 3 p.m on General De Gaulle Drive in Algiers, causing damage but no injuries while the owner works with insurance adjusters and contractors to secure repairs and plan a limited reopening soon. WWL-TV
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Local businesses in the Lower Garden District lost water on Wednesday morning as a planned valve project shut off supply along Magazine Street, forcing closures with less than 24 hours notice (Hivolt Coffee was affected). City officials said the emergency work did not require more notice. WWL-TV
- ➤ The annual Louisiana Energy Conference will take place May 27-29 in New Orleans, where energy executives, investors and analysts will explore trends in oil, natural gas + emerging sectors. The three-day capital markets event will offer insights for a shifting energy landscape. Biz New Orleans
- ➤ Biz New Orleans Magazine Art Director Sarah Majeste (recognized for her innovative design and layout) won two silver awards on Tuesday, May 19 at the AABP Summer Conference in Wilmington, NC, honoring her skill in creating feature layouts and striking covers. Biz New Orleans
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Second Line Arts Collective celebrates 10 years with the Sanaa Music Workshop June 8–19 at George and Joyce Wein Jazz and Heritage Center — ending with a June 19 final performance at Ellis Marsalis Center and joins a residency at Andre Cailloux Center to offer year-round mentorship for young musicians. Biz New Orleans
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Senator Bill Cassidy said in a conference call today that he will leave the Senate on Jan. 3 as he wraps up a 20-year career in politics, having served in the state legislature, U.S. House and Senate. WWL-TV
- ➤ Entergy reported that 10,158 customers lost power yesterday in areas including St. Roch, Florida Area, St. Claude, and parts of the Marigny, and crews worked to restore service, expecting power back by 6 p.m. WWL-TV
- ➤ Inspector General Kim Chatelain said a planned brewpub in downtown Gretna may risk the nonprofit status of Jefferson Facilities Inc because its commercial role exceeds a standard lease. Jefferson Facilities has filed legal action as the brewpub and taco restaurant near Huey P. Long Ave open this summer. WWL-TV
- ➤ Repairs are underway on multiple raw sewage leaks along the Dwyer Canal in New Orleans East, with testing on Arthur, Citrus, and Charlene drives set to finish this month; repair work on Lurline and Bonita + nearby streets is expected to complete by the end of June. WWL-TV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ New Orleans EMS runs a blood infusion program that delivers lifesaving blood to patients on scene and reached its 400th infusion this week. The five-year program boosts survival rates and shows local medics are ready to help in emergencies (paramedic Kevin Mott noted). WWL-TV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ New Orleans City Park’s driving range reopened this week after a $2 million state-funded renovation updated the grass, flags, pin placements, and turf. Additional features such as a putting green and a chipping center will open in coming weeks after plans for the LIV Golf Tour were postponed. WDSU
- ➤ The Saints have offered a contract to veteran Cameron Jordan and are weighing Alvin Kamara’s role amid salary cap challenges, GM Mickey Loomis said at a charity golf event (further decisions are expected in the next week or two). WDSU
- ➤ LSU pitchers Grant Fontenot, Gavin Guidry, and Deven Sheerin limited Oklahoma to six hits in a 6-2 win Tuesday night even after last-minute changes — LSU now faces sixth-ranked Auburn tonight at 8 p.m. in Hoover amid forecast showers. Louisiana Radio Network
- ➤ LSU announced that former head coach Ed Orgeron will join head coach Lane Kiffin’s football staff as special assistant to recruiting + defense, where he will help boost local talent recruitment and defensive play. His return renews a legacy that includes a national championship win for the Tigers. Fox 8
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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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IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference 2026
— June 7-12 — Hyatt Regency New Orleans — Registration required — Attend a world-class conference featuring breakthroughs in PV science, engineering, and networking opportunities.
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