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Monday, January 5th, 2026
Good morning, New Orleans. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 5th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Survivors, families, and community members gathered yesterday at Immaculate Conception Church (Baronne Street) to remember the 14 lives lost in the New Year’s Day 2025 attack on Bourbon Street with many sharing ongoing recovery efforts. Fox 8
- ➤ Roy Glapion left his long engineering career last December and now devotes his time to civic work and nonprofit leadership. He is advancing plans for a $15 million stadium at Carver High and mentors young professionals (a lifelong local) while championing New Orleans' future. NOLA.com
- ➤ Immaculate Conception Church held a prayer service yesterday honoring the 14 victims of the New Year’s Day terror attack. Families, survivors and community members joined the solemn event plus a temporary tribute on Bourbon Street will remain lit through Jan. 18. WDSU
- ➤ Over 100 community members gathered Sunday at the Immaculate Conception Jesuit Church—two blocks from Bourbon Street’s attack site—to honor 14 victims of last year’s terror. Leaders including Mayor-elect Helena Moreno spoke while families carried candles in a heartfelt procession. NOLA.com
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Cajun Broadband, a Broussard company that began with an antenna in a tree, expanded its fiber network across Acadiana using $18.2 million in BEAD funds. They held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Dec. 9 in Vermilion Parish with local officials & community members. NOLA.com
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Louisiana Children’s Museum capped 2025 with new programming for older youth, launching a Teen Mentoring Program for nearly 500 teens & planning an 800 sqft exhibit for tweens. It also added health services through a partnership with Manning Family Children’s and will celebrate its 40th anniversary soon. Biz New Orleans
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Saints have switched their backup quarterback for Sunday’s game against the Falcons after Spencer Rattler was ruled inactive due to a right finger injury (he missed practice all week), with Jake Haener elevated from the practice squad to back up starter Tyler Shough. WWL-TV
- ➤ The Saints lost 19-17 to the Falcons on Sunday, ending a four-game winning streak and finishing 6-11 in the NFC South. Rookie Tyler Shough threw for 259 yards as season-ending interviews stream on WDSU this week. WDSU
- ➤ On Sunday, Jan. 4, the Saints lost 19-17 to the Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium when a late interception led to a decisive field goal & snapped their four-game winning streak. Fox 8
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Bangers Album Release Party
8 PM — Maple Leaf Bar — $15 Adv, $20 Day of Show — Enjoy a lively night featuring SLUGGER with local talents.
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Fair Grounds Live Racing
12:45-2:15 p.m. — Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots — Reservation required — Enjoy a thrilling afternoon of live horse racing and clubhouse dining.
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Fair Grounds Live Racing
12:45-2:15 p.m. — Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots — Ticket prices may vary — Experience the excitement of live horse racing while enjoying clubhouse dining.
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Noel Coward's Blithe Spirit
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Le Petit Theatre — Ticketed event — Experience a delightful séance with the charmingly eccentric Madame Arcati and the hauntingly humorous antics that ensue.
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Steve Detroy Trio Live Performance
1:00 PM – 8:30 PM — Fritzel's European Jazz Pub — Check for pricing — Experience the soulful, sophisticated sounds of the Steve Detroy Trio as part of the Happy Hour Concert Series.
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Fair Grounds Live Racing
12:45-2:15 p.m. — Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots — Reservation required — Enjoy an exciting day of live horse racing with buffet dining options.
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Charmaine Neville Band Performance
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Tickets required — Enjoy Charmaine Neville's captivating voice and vibrant personality at one of New Orleans' favorite jazz spots.
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Keiko Komaki Concert
6:30-7:30 p.m. — Ellis Marsalis Center for Music — Tickets available — Celebrate New Orleans piano traditions with a live performance.
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Folk Alliance International Conference
10 a.m. - 12 p.m. — Sheraton New Orleans Hotel — $300 CAD for artists — Celebrate folk music with showcases and networking opportunities in the vibrant heart of New Orleans.
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Blithe Spirit
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Le Petit Theatre — Ticket info not provided — Enjoy a comedic ghost story that brings the past to life with charm and wit.
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