Good morning, New Orleans.

Entergy's planned maintenance on Saturday left Westwego without power from 8 a.m. until later in the day, causing 78-year-old Gladys Graham to cancel her birthday plans amid the summer heat.

The utility has scheduled further outages in Elmwood (Tuesday morning), Kenner, and Terrytown later this week.

Jefferson Parish and Metairie leaders plan a multimillion-dollar leisure park in Fat City on 18th Street that will open by the end of 2027 (demolition of an adjacent building will start in 60 days) to spur local business and community activity.

The St. Bernard Fire Department investigated a fire at a Chalmette home on Friday in the 2700 block of Veronica Dr where intense flames engulfed the structure, causing major roof damage while one person received treatment and two were inside.

Fox 8 saw its team win multiple awards at the Press Club ceremony for sports, education, lifestyle, and environment reporting on Sunday, July 19th, 2026.

Members like Jon Turnipseed and Whitney Hill earned honors for videography and storytelling & the station recognized a diverse range of coverage.

Local bars in New Orleans are buzzing this weekend as they host viewing parties and special menus—boosting business ahead of the Spain-Argentina championship match.

The Pelicans lost 91-73 to the Pacers in their final Summer League game in Las Vegas; Dominique Daniels Jr. led with 25 points off the bench, and Solomon Washington tallied 6 points with a team-high 11 rebounds.

Tim Laughlin Performance

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Check venue for entry fee — Experience master clarinetist Tim Laughlin as he brings New Orleans jazz alive with original compositions and fresh takes.

2026 X Games in New Orleans - Friday

4:00-8:30 PM — Caesars Superdome — Check event page for details — Experience three days of elite action sports at the MoonPay X Games Championship.

Alfred Banks Live Performance

7-9:30 p.m. — One Eyed Jacks — $17.15 GA — Experience a night of captivating music from Alfred Banks in the heart of New Orleans.

Stanton Moore Performance

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — $TBD — Experience the exceptional drumming and vibrant personality of Grammy-winning musician Stanton Moore.

FLYLEAF with Lacey Sturm Concert

1 PM — House of Blues New Orleans — Tickets required — Experience an electrifying concert by Flyleaf featuring Lacey Sturm in a vibrant music venue.

New Orleans Suspects Live

9:00 – 10:30 PM — Tipitina's — Check their website for ticket prices — Experience a night of captivating music from the New Orleans Suspects at the iconic venue.

Satchmo Summer Fest

11:30 a.m. – 8 p.m. — New Orleans Jazz Museum — Free entry — Celebrate the legacy of Louis Armstrong with live music and food in an iconic cultural venue.

Greg Mendez Live Performance

9:00 – 10:30 PM — Siberia — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of indie-rock with Philadelphia's own Greg Mendez.

Hot 8 Brass Band Performance

Aug 9-10 — The Howlin' Wolf — Ticket prices vary — Experience the unique fusion of funk and brass from this Grammy-winning ensemble.

Billy Iuso Concert

8 p.m. — Tipitina's — Free entry — Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Free Fridays Concert Series with live music.