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Saturday, April 12th, 2025
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Good morning, New Orleans. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 12th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ French Quarter Fest kicked off Thursday in the French Quarter—bringing live music, street vendors and activities to the neighborhood. Today the festival continues with more performances, dance lessons and a historical reenactment, and will run through Sunday. Verite News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A suspect, Le Chau, pulled a female deputy’s hair and violently resisted her at the Manhattan and Lapalco Blvd intersection on Thursday evening—he was taken to the hospital and later booked on multiple charges at Jefferson Parish Correctional Center. WWL-TV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Lawmakers are under pressure today to find an extra $198 million for teacher pay since teachers got $2,000 and support staff $1,000 for two years. They may cut $50 million from Gov. Landry’s LA GATOR program—which has received 33,000 applications—to help fund the stipends, a change that could reduce tuition slots for up to 11,000 students including many from low-income families. WWNO
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The New Orleans City Council voted on Thursday to send $10 million to public schools and to end fees for collecting taxes for local agencies, fulfilling part of a legal settlement that aims to address a $50 million budget gap. Councilmembers said they expect the mayor to push back—though they have enough votes to override a veto. New Orleans City Business
- ➤ At a news conference in Ascension Parish, Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple said he had not met with Governor Landry about auto insurance reform since May 7th and noted he was not invited to other meetings, while Landry criticized Temple for failing to act on high insurance costs for Louisianans. Landry said his bill package aims to lower rates—Temple stressed that working together will benefit all citizens. Louisiana Radio Network
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Saints quarterback Derek Carr is dealing with a shoulder injury that may cause him to miss most of the season — he is weighing surgery options. WWL-TV
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Dumpstaphunk Concert
9:00 – 10:30 PM — The Civic Theatre — Last-minute tickets available — Experience the funky sounds of Dumpstaphunk live in New Orleans.
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Billy Iuso with Iko Allstars
8-11 p.m. — The Broadside — $ — Enjoy a unique take on Grateful Dead classics performed by top New Orleans musicians.
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Fontaines D.C. Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — The Civic Theatre — Tickets start at $65 — Enjoy an energetic performance by Dublin's Fontaines D.C.
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Daze Between New Orleans 2025
5-11 p.m. — Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts — Tickets from $67.50 — Experience an incredible lineup featuring Umphrey's McGee and more across two days of music.
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Mitch Woods Live
5-6 p.m. — Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Free entry — Experience the boogie-woogie sounds of Mitch Woods in a lively happy hour concert.
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A New Orleans Tribute to Phil Lesh
9-10:30 p.m. — Joy Theater — Tickets start at $62.50 GA — Celebrate the music of Phil Lesh with a star-studded lineup of talented artists.
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Mike Gordon Concert
8:30-10:30 p.m. — Joy Theater — Tickets from $47 — Experience a live performance from the Phish bassist in a vibrant setting.
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Walk It Off Sis
9-11 a.m. — Metropolitan Events — Empowering women through group walks and open conversations about health and well-being.
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Bearly Dead Tribute Show
7 PM - 12 AM — No Dice — $16.09 — Experience the vibrant tribute to Grateful Dead with a full-throttle live performance filled with energy and great musicianship.
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Ed Volker & Dave Malone Concert
8 PM – 12 AM — Chickie Wah Wah — Tickets available — Celebrate Jazzfest's end with Ed Volker and Dave Malone accompanied by special guests.
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