Good morning, New Orleans.

Ivy, a 10-year-old Marrero girl who overcame cancer twice, will travel to Disney World from June 17-23 with help from Make-A-Wish and Valero.

A send-off held Friday—marking the start of the Summer of Wishes campaign—celebrated her journey ahead.

Several people were removed from an American Diabetes Association conference in New Orleans on Friday after causing a disruption; state police and troopers escorted the group out, and the event continues until Monday (officials are awaiting further details).

New Orleans native Duke Carter returns home to anchor weekend evening newscasts on WDSU & report across southeast Louisiana after gaining experience in Baton Rouge, Southwest Virginia, and Milwaukee.

South Louisiana businesses announced multiple leadership changes: Dr. Dewitt Bateman is named chief medical officer at Lakeview Hospital & Kendall McManus-Thomas becomes CEO at Warren Easton Charter School effective July 1; other changes include new roles at the Morial Convention Center, DoubleTree by Hilton, LSU & Open Health Care Clinic.

Gumball 3000 is drawing crowds in New Orleans today with exotic cars and familiar faces along a planned downtown route.

At the National WWII Museum yesterday, over 30 Rosie the Riveters, veterans and high school students were celebrated with American Spirit Awards amid a D-Day commemoration that featured a replica Higgins boat built in New Orleans & visitors recalling local wartime service.

Louisiana public schools have fewer students and more staff than before.

In St. Landry Parish (where enrollment fell 25% over the past decade and staffing grew 20%), officials warn that budget cuts could force job losses when funding does not match spending needs.

Victor Romero, a 16-year-old student at Patrick F.

Taylor Academy, spoke on June 3 at a Jefferson Parish school board meeting to urge higher teacher pay and more local resources after board member Steven Guitterrez's resignation. He founded Student Action Movement and hopes more students will join future meetings.

Senior point guard Jada Williams joined LSU women’s basketball after an All-Big 12 season at Iowa State (15.3 points and 7.7 assists per game) and is expected to boost the team’s performance.

Nayo Jones Experience

5-9 p.m. — Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Cost info not provided — Experience the mature sounds of Nayo Jones, an accomplished vocalist and flautist, in a vibrant jazz setting.

Higher Heights Reggae Band Performance

6:30 p.m. — Cafe Negril — Cover charge may apply — Enjoy live reggae tunes from a band that has graced stages alongside reggae legends.

Lost Bayou Ramblers Live Performance

9:00 – 10:30 PM — Tipitina's — No cover charge — Experience Grammy-winning Cajun music with a punk rock twist from a Louisiana favorite.

BC Coogan Concert

7-11 p.m. — Saturn Bar — Entry price not stated — Experience the versatile sounds of prominent keyboardist BC Coogan, as he interprets the contemporary New Orleans songbook.

Youth Improv Comedy Class

5:30-7 p.m. — Art Camp 504 — Cost TBA — Unleash your creativity and comedic skills with engaging improv exercises for ages 11-15.

André Bohren Performance

5-9 p.m. — Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Admission varies — Experience the versatility of one of New Orleans' finest musicians in a captivating live performance.

Free Summer Movie Series: Rhinestone

8-10 p.m. — The Broadside — Free entry — Catch Stallone and Dolly Parton in a classic country comedy showdown.

Candlelight Concert featuring Coldplay & Imagine Dragons

9:00 p.m. — The Sazerac House — Ticket prices vary — Experience the magic of live music in a stunning candlelit setting.

Key-Key Live Performance

9:00 p.m. — Casa Honduras Restaurant #1 — Ticketed event — Experience a lively performance by Key-Key in an inviting restaurant setting.

Father's Fest 2026

2-8 p.m. — The Broadside — Free entry — Celebrate fatherhood with food, entertainment, and activities dedicated to dads making a difference.