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Sunday, May 31st, 2026
Good morning, New Orleans. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 31st of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ New Orleans families attended a free Storm Aware and Prepare expo Saturday morning at New Canal Lighthouse on Lakeshore Drive to learn drainage and flood safety tips ahead of hurricane season. City and parish partners shared practical advice for clearing storm drains and managing vulnerabilities. Fox 8
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Sail 250 highlights Louisiana’s maritime industry with tall ship tours, military vessel visits & workforce training opportunities at New Orleans’ port as the largest-ever international flotilla sails through today. Visitors can explore the event and learn more about local maritime services. Fox 8
- ➤ Downtown New Orleans lights up tonight as Sail 250 offers a free 9 p.m. firework show from Crescent Park, the Riverfront, and Algiers Point, plus a seafood cookout at The Delacroix (1-3 p.m.) on Sunday and a Blessing of the Ships at The Moonwalk (8 a.m.) Monday. WWL-TV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ At Joseph Davies Elementary in St. Bernard Parish, teacher resident Clare Melerini honed her skills with Louisiana’s yearlong residency program—gradually taking on classroom tasks that prepared her to return as a full-time third grade teacher this fall. NOLA.com
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Louisiana's Climate Action Plan from 2022 remains on the books as Gov. Landry supports some low-carbon projects while state Rep. Owen calls for an oversight hearing this fall to review its role in carbon capture & sequestration. Lawmakers are weighing the plan’s impact on local industry, coastal protection and infrastructure. NOLA.com
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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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