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Saturday, April 19th, 2025
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Good morning, New Orleans. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 19th of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Try-Me Coffee celebrated 100 years of hand-roasted blends—marking a century of local craft—with a new Century Sampler box that includes four 3-oz coffee bags, a commemorative tote and history card. The Bywater roaster now offers free local delivery in New Orleans and nearby suburbs and is run by fourth-generation co-owners Lauren Mermaid McCabe and Abby King. WWL-TV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A suspect accused of murdering his parents in Amite was booked into Tangipahoa Parish jail after being arrested in California on April 4 — Joshua Brocato, 34 — and faces charges for two counts of first-degree murder, marijuana offenses and multiple firearms violations. WDSU
- ➤ Fraternity members Caleb McCray, Kyle Thurman, and Isaiah Smith were expelled from Omega Psi Phi—following the hazing death of Southern University student Caleb Wilson—and now face charges including manslaughter and felony hazing. Wilson's family has installed billboards honoring him with an anti-hazing message that will run until today. WWL-TV
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Southern Regional Climate Center, which serves Louisiana and other nearby states, shut down on Thursday as its federal funding expired — meteorologists and state officials say the loss of near real-time climate data may affect weather forecasting and drought monitoring. State climatologist Jay Grymes warned that missing data could disrupt planning for everything from construction projects to emergency preparedness. WBOK
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ City leaders announced on April 17th that New Orleans will begin a three-month amnesty on June 1 so drivers can pay parking and traffic camera tickets without late fees—payments can be made in full or through a plan to help boost the city's emergency savings fund. The program is expected to generate $18 million while the city considers working with the Louisiana Office of Debt Recovery, though no deal has been reached. Fox 8
- ➤ On March 20, a worker died in a forklift accident at a chemical plant outside Baton Rouge and government officials announced plans to close OSHA’s only local office—raising concerns that fewer inspections in Cancer Alley may put workers at greater risk. New Orleans City Business
SPORTS NEWS
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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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