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Sunday, May 24th, 2026
Good morning, New Orleans. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 24th of May.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Jefferson Parish Fire Department lost longtime captain Dennis Casey Jr. (45) in a boating accident near Chef Menteur Pass, officials confirmed; details remain limited as the investigation continues. WWL-TV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Runners and walkers gathered in Metairie for a 5K run to begin day two of the Greek Festival. The event started early today — setting the tone for more festivities later. WWL-TV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Former students gathered at Legacy Field at Warren Easton Charter High School today for Alumni Day despite light rain, continuing tradition & school pride. WWL-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Last year, Gov. Landry reversed a five-year-old decision by approving exemptions for Folgers’ nearly $200M local investment & letting it recoup at least $4M in taxes. City officials, who recently learned of the change, worry the move may cut essential revenue. NOLA.com
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ NOLA Cannabis Co. opened a new medical marijuana dispensary on the West Bank at 1544 Manhattan Blvd in Harvey on Friday. The 14,500 sqft facility offers retail, online ordering, drive-thru, and delivery, and a sixth location on Bourbon Street is planned as medical marijuana patient numbers continue to rise. NOLA.com
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ LSU’s softball season ended Saturday night in Tuscaloosa when Alabama scored three runs in the fourth inning — a game marked by two weather delays — and won 4–1. LSU finished with a 40–19 record. Fox 8
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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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