Good morning, New Orleans.

City of New Orleans law enforcement is spending more than $200,000 a week on the ongoing manhunt for two escaped inmates from May 16 while the Orleans Parish jail struggles with water damage and plumbing failures—costs that exclude overtime for over 200 OPSO and NOPD officers.

On May 28th, a deputy shot a person in Marrero on the 7300 block of West Bank Expressway near a Dollar General as officers secured the scene with yellow tape—witnesses observed the incident while the right lane was closed for investigation.

Authorities have arrested 14 people accused of helping inmates escape on May 16 and many now face bonds of $1 million or more—two inmates remain at large.

History professor Eva Baham led the return of 19 skulls taken from Charity Hospital in the late 1800s from Germany— they will be laid to rest in a traditional New Orleans Jazz funeral on Saturday, May 31 after a memorial service at Dillard’s Lawless Memorial Chapel at 9 a.m.

The classic Yat accent is fading among New Orleanians as more young people no longer speak with the traditional sound.

Professor Katie Carmichael explains that factors such as Hurricane Katrina and the stigma of speaking differently led many to change how they talk, though some now cherish the old style.

A Flash Flood Warning is in effect in New Orleans today—several streets including Orleans and Broad, Broad Underpass, I-10 and Bullard, Prentiss Avenue and Fleur De Lis Elysian Fields and 610 are flooded, and residents are advised not to drive until the advisory ends at 5 p.m.

Gov. Jeff Landry signed six insurance reform bills into law on May 28th to tackle rising insurance costs by giving the Insurance Commissioner the power to reject high rates and by limiting awards for uninsured drivers—more reforms are still moving through the legislature.

Governor Landry signed six auto insurance reform bills on Wednesday at the governor’s mansion.

The bills give more power to the insurance department, limit payouts for uninsured drivers, and aim to lower premiums by holding insurance companies accountable — a response to high underwriting profits in the state.

The Orleans Justice Center faces severe flooding from ongoing plumbing failures and years of deferred maintenance—officials are bringing in an external water supply and planning long-term fixes as evacuation concerns grow.

Orion Sun Concert

8:00-9:30 PM — Joy Theater — Concert tickets available — Experience the soulful sounds of Orion Sun live in New Orleans.

NOLA Footwork Festival

3-7 p.m. — The Broadside — Free admission for kids under 10 — Celebrate New Orleans music and culture with live performances from local bands.

Louisiana Cajun-Zydeco Festival

3-8:30 p.m. — The George and Joyce Wein Jazz & Heritage Center — Free entry — Celebrate the vibrant sounds and culture of southwest Louisiana with local Zydeco and Cajun musicians.

Scatterjazz Trios Featuring Aurora Nealand, Mahmoud Chouki, and Thomas Helton

7:30-9:30 p.m. — The Broadside — Cost Info TBD — Experience unique sound-sculpture trios with an exciting lineup of talented musicians.

The Cat Empire: Bird in Paradise Album Tour

8:00 – 9:30 PM — Tipitina's — Ticket info not provided — Experience the vibrant sounds of The Cat Empire with Toyesauce in a legendary New Orleans venue.

B. Dylan Hollis Cookbook Signing

6-8 p.m. — Nims Fine Arts Center — Ticket includes signed copy — Celebrate the release of Baking Across America with author B. Dylan Hollis and enjoy a humorous journey through nostalgic recipes.

Nola Soul Flower Music Fest

1-8 p.m. — Louis Armstrong Park — Ticket purchase required — Experience the world's first Hip Hop Food Festival with delicious food and live music from top DJs and bands.

The Walrus — A New Orleans Beatles Experience

8-10 p.m. — The Broadside — Tickets possibly available — Experience a faithful tribute to The Beatles' beloved song catalog performed by four talented local musicians.

Peter Hook & The Light Concert

8:00 – 9:30 PM — Joy Theater — Almost sold out — Experience the legendary sounds of Peter Hook & The Light live in New Orleans.

Andrea Bocelli Live Performance

8:00 – 9:30 PM — Smoothie King Center — Ticketed event — Experience a night of classical music with the world-renowned Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli.