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New Orleans built key piece of NASA's Artemis II rocket

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New Orleans plays a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="starring role" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2026/03/05/artemis-space-launch-system-michoud-built" data-vars-content-id="81a45adb-8ea4-4e89-a6bf-d77ef7a4f5aa" data-vars-headline="New Orleans built key piece of NASA&#x27;s Artemis II rocket" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2026/03/05/artemis-space-launch-system-michoud-built" target="_self">starring role</a> in <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="NASA&#x27;s Artemis II mission" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/huntsville/2026/04/01/artemis-nasa-space-moon-huntsville" data-vars-content-id="81a45adb-8ea4-4e89-a6bf-d77ef7a4f5aa" data-vars-headline="New Orleans built key piece of NASA&#x27;s Artemis II rocket" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/huntsville/2026/04/01/artemis-nasa-space-moon-huntsville" target="_self">NASA&#x27;s Artemis II mission</a> — a high-stakes crewed test flight marking America&#x27;s return to the Moon.Why it matters: Florida may get the glory for <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="hosting the launch" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/tampa-bay/2026/03/30/mosi-to-host-artemis-ii-watch-party" data-vars-content-id="81a45adb-8ea4-4e89-a6bf-d77ef7a4f5aa" data-vars-headline="New Orleans built key piece of NASA&#x27;s Artemis II rocket" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/tampa-bay/2026/03/30/mosi-to-host-artemis-ii-watch-party" target="_self">hosting the launch</a> on Wednesday, but New Orleans built a significant part of the rocket that will take the crew to space.

Louisiana's 4 richest residents, according to Forbes

Todd Graves more than doubled his net worth in the past year.

Business

Louisiana is home to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="four billionaires" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2025/04/15/louisiana-richest-residents-billionaires-forbes" data-vars-content-id="39700f1d-15a9-437d-b0a8-9b7648859d11" data-vars-headline="Louisiana&#x27;s 4 richest residents, according to Forbes" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2025/04/15/louisiana-richest-residents-billionaires-forbes" target="_self">four billionaires</a>, according to Forbes&#x27; 2026 list of the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="world&#x27;s richest people" data-vars-click-url="https://www.forbes.com/billionaires/" data-vars-content-id="39700f1d-15a9-437d-b0a8-9b7648859d11" data-vars-headline="Louisiana&#x27;s 4 richest residents, according to Forbes" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.forbes.com/billionaires/" target="_blank">world&#x27;s richest people</a>.Why it matters: The state&#x27;s wealthiest residents reflect the industries that power the Bayou State — restaurants, sports, liquor and offshore energy.

President Trump credits feds for "safest Mardi Gras" in decades

The National Guard has been deployed in New Orleans since December.

News

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="President Trump" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/politics-policy/donald-trump" data-vars-content-id="1a5b1310-b8d1-4d59-bbfa-d9cef38312d3" data-vars-headline="President Trump credits feds for &quot;safest Mardi Gras&quot; in decades" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/politics-policy/donald-trump" target="_self">President Trump</a> says he spoke recently with Gov. Jeff Landry about crime rates in New Orleans during Mardi Gras.

Will Wade returns to LSU, as Master P leaves UNO

It's been a busy week in Louisiana basketball.

It&#x27;s been a busy week for Louisiana basketball.Driving the news: Will Wade is back at LSU. The former men&#x27;s head coach says he&#x27;s leaving North Carolina State University because &quot;<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="it&#x27;s a chance to go home" data-vars-click-url="https://x.com/CoachWadeNCSU/status/2037212313925628374" data-vars-content-id="f8147787-5d71-4398-aa31-b6ae60401393" data-vars-headline="Will Wade returns to LSU, as Master P leaves UNO" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://x.com/CoachWadeNCSU/status/2037212313925628374" target="_blank">it&#x27;s a chance to go home</a>.&quot;

Easter parades, Crescent City Classic and more to do this weekend

Things to Do

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="New Orleans" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans" data-vars-content-id="5f9dbb63-be9f-4c4c-8fc2-a72f5acf9720" data-vars-headline="Easter parades, Crescent City Classic and more to do this weekend" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans" target="_self">New Orleans</a> is gearing up for a packed <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Easter" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2026/04/02/easter-heavenly-hash-gold-brick-eggs-elmer-chocolate" data-vars-content-id="5f9dbb63-be9f-4c4c-8fc2-a72f5acf9720" data-vars-headline="Easter parades, Crescent City Classic and more to do this weekend" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2026/04/02/easter-heavenly-hash-gold-brick-eggs-elmer-chocolate" target="_self">Easter</a> weekend.⛪️ Good Friday events: Many Catholics take part in the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Nine Churches Walk" data-vars-click-url="https://www.facebook.com/events/1109679182220402/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22discovery_local_tab%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D" data-vars-content-id="5f9dbb63-be9f-4c4c-8fc2-a72f5acf9720" data-vars-headline="Easter parades, Crescent City Classic and more to do this weekend" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1109679182220402/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22discovery_local_tab%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D" target="_blank">Nine Churches Walk</a> to pray and reflect.

From King Tut to piano legends, what's new at New Orleans museums

The National WWII Museum is renovating its flagship D-Day exhibit.

New Orleans museums are unveiling new exhibits and overhauling old favorites.Why it matters: They&#x27;re one of the best ways to stay cool and learn something new.

Your weekend guide: Crawfish, concerts and festivals

It&#x27;s a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="packed weekend" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/things-to-do" data-vars-content-id="4f3b01d5-89eb-43b2-b72a-3b9ce7a3803f" data-vars-headline="Your weekend guide: Crawfish, concerts and festivals" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/things-to-do" target="_self">packed weekend</a> in New Orleans, with festivals, concerts and crawfish boils across the region.

What's new at New Orleans Jazz Fest 2026

<figure><img alt="Image shows a man dancing to the Treme Brass Band." height="450" id="4ce101ad-552c-4620-a733-9217c9c6b677" src="https://images.axios.com/NL-bWDhpFA1kuCR-dW0ujXbxCVM=/2026/03/24/1774379570638.gif" width="800"/><figcaption>The Treme Brass Band performed at Tuesday&#x27;s Jazz Fest press party. Benny Jones, the band&#x27;s founder, and his bandmate Uncle Lionel Batiste are featured on this year&#x27;s poster. Image: Carlie Kollath Wells/Axios</figcaption></figure>The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="New Orleans Jazz &amp; Heritage Festival" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2025/12/11/new-orleans-jazz-fest-2026-full-lineup" data-vars-content-id="f842d1d7-756d-4127-b0e0-369a0b16d5a8" data-vars-headline="What&#x27;s new at New Orleans Jazz Fest 2026" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2025/12/11/new-orleans-jazz-fest-2026-full-lineup" target="_self">New Orleans Jazz &amp; Heritage Festival</a> is just weeks away.Why it matters: The music and cultural fest is one of the city&#x27;s signature events, drawing 500,000 visitors and generating an estimated $500 million economic impact.

New Orleans to host country's largest St. Joseph's Day celebration

Celebrate with food, parades and the world's largest pasta bowl.

<figure><img alt="Photo shows a fish in front of an altar" height="450" id="19b0493e-ef9b-4432-94ed-b241762e4383" src="https://images.axios.com/tGg9c8C2doxSdyh-VFhpLZ_gIqs=/2025/03/18/1742321028710.gif" width="800"/><figcaption>The St. Joseph&#x27;s Day altar at St. Francis Xavier in Metairie. Image: Carlie Kollath Wells/Axios</figcaption></figure>Southeast Louisiana celebrates its Italian roots this month, starting Thursday with <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="St. Joseph&#x27;s Day" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2024/03/19/st-josephs-day-altars-new-orleans-lucky-bean-meaning" data-vars-content-id="12c5f67b-4ac3-4fa7-aaac-d42d9247b787" data-vars-headline="New Orleans to host country&#x27;s largest St. Joseph&#x27;s Day celebration" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2024/03/19/st-josephs-day-altars-new-orleans-lucky-bean-meaning" target="_self">St. Joseph&#x27;s Day</a>.Why it matters: The traditions — from elaborate altars to massive pasta feasts — are a uniquely New Orleans blend of faith, food and immigrant history.

Dog wedding, Stella shouting contest, LSU band and more things to do

New Orleans has several festivals this weekend.

Scream your heart out Saturday at the Stella shouting contest, part of the 40th annual Tennessee Williams Festival.Why it matters: It&#x27;s one of the many events packing <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="New Orleans&#x27; calendar" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/things-to-do" data-vars-content-id="5b8df03c-6eb4-44e5-9fef-944af550a5e5" data-vars-headline="Dog wedding, Stella shouting contest, LSU band and more things to do" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/things-to-do" target="_self">New Orleans&#x27; calendar</a> this weekend.

New stores on the way to Lakeside Shopping Center

Three new stores are on the way to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Lakeside Shopping Center" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2025/10/17/lakeside-mall-growth-mall-death-metairie" data-vars-content-id="ef6aa24e-446f-428b-be2a-4c6ecbd0bcda" data-vars-headline="New stores on the way to Lakeside Shopping Center" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2025/10/17/lakeside-mall-growth-mall-death-metairie" target="_self">Lakeside Shopping Center</a>.Why it matters: The Metairie mall continues to buck the trend of struggling shopping destinations.

1-minute guide to St. Patrick's events in New Orleans

We've got parades, block parties and food specials.

It&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="St. Patrick&#x27;s Day" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2026/03/13/st-patricks-day-parades-schedule-new-orleans-metairie" data-vars-content-id="b5ba73ee-3178-43fb-a3a0-567e161f4c3f" data-vars-headline="1-minute guide to St. Patrick&#x27;s events in New Orleans" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2026/03/13/st-patricks-day-parades-schedule-new-orleans-metairie" target="_self">St. Patrick&#x27;s Day</a>, and few places celebrate like <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="New Orleans" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans" data-vars-content-id="b5ba73ee-3178-43fb-a3a0-567e161f4c3f" data-vars-headline="1-minute guide to St. Patrick&#x27;s events in New Orleans" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans" target="_self">New Orleans</a>. Why it matters: We have parades, block parties, food specials and plenty of live music.

4 St. Patrick's Day parades to roll in New Orleans, Metairie

Two parades roll this weekend in New Orleans and Metairie, with two more next week.

Don your green and grab your friends because <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="St. Patrick&#x27;s Day" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2025/03/17/st-patricks-parades-parties-things-to-do-events" data-vars-content-id="27c7077c-4f05-4d8c-852d-4726a4490ce3" data-vars-headline="4 St. Patrick&#x27;s Day parades to roll in New Orleans, Metairie" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2025/03/17/st-patricks-parades-parties-things-to-do-events" target="_self">St. Patrick&#x27;s Day</a> parades roll this weekend.Why it matters: It marks the long-awaited return of the Irish Channel Parade, which was <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="canceled last year" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2025/03/13/irish-channel-st-patricks-parade-canceled" data-vars-content-id="27c7077c-4f05-4d8c-852d-4726a4490ce3" data-vars-headline="4 St. Patrick&#x27;s Day parades to roll in New Orleans, Metairie" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2025/03/13/irish-channel-st-patricks-parade-canceled" target="_self">canceled last year</a> because of bad weather.

Super Sunday, Book Fest and Banana Ball this weekend

We've also got parades for St. Patrick's Day.

We&#x27;ve got parades, Banana Ball, music, books, Mardi Gras Indians and an election this weekend in <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="New Orleans" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans" data-vars-content-id="949bddcb-db24-4fcf-9e42-6833714084bb" data-vars-headline="Super Sunday, Book Fest and Banana Ball this weekend" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans" target="_self">New Orleans</a>.Why it matters: There&#x27;s no reason to be bored.

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Easter parades, Crescent City Classic and more to do this weekend

April Fools' Day parade to roll in New Orleans

Barracuda expands to Huntsville

From King Tut to piano legends, what's new at New Orleans museums

Your weekend guide: Crawfish, concerts and festivals