New
in New Orleans
Friday, May 29th, 2026
Good morning, New Orleans. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 29th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Touchdown Club hosted its 52nd annual Rookie Super Boil Wednesday night, where Saints rookies ate crawfish for the first time (Bryce Lance, Jordyn Tyson and Barion Brown among them) while fans helped peel, get autographs and snap photos. WDSU
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Port NOLA and NOPB today are partnering with UTC Transoceanic to launch an AI-based rail planning platform that uses digital twin technology and Palantir Foundry to reduce scheduling delays for oversized cargo shipments — boosting efficiency for heavy equipment moving inland from New Orleans. New Orleans City Business
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Three New Orleans restaurants have been ranked among North America's 50 best, with Acamaya in Bywater at 30th place, Emeril's earning 20th ranking and Dakar rising to fourth — the awards highlight the city's growing culinary excellence — strengthening our local food scene. WDSU
- ➤ The Trail They Blazed exhibit is entering its final week at the New Orleans Historic Collection and will close soon; visitors are encouraged to experience local history while the display lasts. WWL-TV
- ➤ New Orleans serves as one of the first major host cities for Sail 250. Whitney Miller is live aboard the historic Eagle this morning to show visitors the experience. WWL-TV
- ➤ Tall ships line the Port today for Sail 250, featuring military and historic vessels that showcase maritime heritage along the waterfront. Visitors can enjoy a vibrant display of naval tradition during the celebration. Fox 8
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Steven Guitterrez announced his resignation from District 9 this week, leaving an open seat on the Jefferson Parish School Board. The board awaits formal notice and must fill the seat within 20 days or face a governor appointment + candidates must pass background checks and live in the district. NOLA.com
- ➤ University of Holy Cross honored 161 graduates at its commencement ceremony — marking a major milestone for the school community. The celebration showcased years of achievement and set the stage for future growth. WWL-TV
- ➤ New Orleans area students joined peers from across Louisiana at AAPA 2026 when the CARES Mentoring Movement—founded after Hurricane Katrina—hosted hands-on sessions introducing the physician associate career to boost local STEM and healthcare pathways. Biz New Orleans
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Louisiana officials are preparing for hurricane season with contraflow plans to evacuate over 1 million from the New Orleans area. Nearly 200 DOTD crew + state police will deploy 1,300 cones, drums, and signs at 20 interstate sites while Councilman Matthew Willard supports infrastructure upgrades. WDSU
- ➤ Jefferson Parish plans to finance a new drug court building in Gretna using $65 million in opioid settlement funds, with $17 million in bonds slated for the project; three years into receiving payments, parish leaders have spent $216,000 on design work as they expand treatment options for opioid addiction. Verite News
- ➤ Louisiana is investing $80 million to strengthen homes and stabilize the insurance market. Registration opens June 1 for the Fortify Homes Program, which will offer 3,000 grants to homeowners. Biz New Orleans
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The New Orleans Saints announced their preseason schedule. They will host the Jacksonville Jaguars at the Caesars Superdome on Aug. 15 at 3:00 p.m. CT—face the Los Angeles Rams on Aug. 22 at 3:00 p.m. CT—and play the Dallas Cowboys on Aug. 28 at 7:00 p.m. CT in Arlington, Texas. WDSU
- ➤ Dr. Michael Giorlando was named athletic director at LSU New Orleans as the university prepares for its transition from UNO on July 1. He brings over three decades of leadership in collegiate athletics from his work at UNO, LSU, and Loyola New Orleans. WDSU
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards.
~ Soren Kierkegaard
About New in New Orleans
Welcome to the New in New Orleans, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the New Orleans, Louisiana community. If you like the New in New Orleans, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in New Orleans.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in New Orleans and across Louisiana. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to New in New Orleans
A free New Orleans community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://newinneworleans.com/sitemap