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Sunday, April 27th, 2025
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Good morning, New Orleans. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 27th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Forty Blue Star markers honoring service members have been placed in the metro area. The first marker was dedicated in 1955 at Fort Pike (purchased for $100 by local garden clubs) and new markers were added in 2022 in Bucktown and Arabi (to expand the memorial program). WBOK
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Police reported a man died in a shooting at 8:30 p.m. Friday on St. Claude near Poland in the Bywater—another shooting at 2 a.m. Saturday on Loyola near Howard in the CBD injured a person. WWL-TV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ During the past weekend, Jazz Fest drew large crowds to Fair Grounds in New Orleans as live music by legends like Gladys Knight energized the atmosphere—audiences also enjoyed sets from Lil Wayne and The Roots. Fox 8
- ➤ At 5:50 p.m. Friday, May 2, the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival will celebrate the 100th birth anniversary of Clifton Chenier with a tribute featuring Marcia Ball, Sonny Landreth, and his son C.J. on the Sheraton New Orleans Fais Do-Do Stage (the event honors the pioneering zydeco musician's legacy). WBOK
- ➤ Beloved New Orleans musician Paul Batiste died at 74. He led the Batiste Brothers Band and taught music at McDonogh High School and Southern University at New Orleans—plans are underway to host a public celebration of his life. WDSU
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Louisiana Wildlife Federation is asking residents & businesses to turn off nonessential lights from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. through June 15 to help migratory birds avoid deadly collisions with buildings. The initiative comes as collisions have caused nearly 1 billion bird deaths and a 29% drop in bird numbers over the past 50 years. NOLA.com
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Immigration and Customs Enforcement deported a Honduran-born mother during a New Orleans ICE check-in along with her 2-year-old US citizen daughter and 11-year-old daughter, and a federal judge questioned whether proper process was followed by scheduling a hearing for May 16 — his order follows accounts of limited access to legal counsel. In a separate case, a Cuban-born mother in Tampa was removed with her 1-year-old daughter, leaving the family separated indefinitely. WDSU
- ➤ Army Corps of Engineers officials said they have suspended the permit for the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion project because key information was not provided, and all work must stop within 10 days—state leaders later criticized past permit decisions. Gov. Landry has argued that the previous permit process misled the public about costs and risks while officials now consider smaller diversion plans. NOLA.com
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Slidell senior Brayden Calamari hit two grand slams on April 26 to give the Tigers an 8-4 walk-off win over Northwood-Shreveport and secure a quarterfinal spot against Sam Houston. Calamari also pitched six scoreless innings and recorded eight RBIs while Troy Green helped the team start the series with a 5-1 win on April 25. NOLA.com
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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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Wessell Anderson Jazz Concert
6:30-8 p.m. — Ellis Marsalis Center for Music — $15 General Admission, $45 Reserved, $5 Students — Experience an evening of lively jazz with acclaimed musician Wessell Anderson on GiveNOLA Day.
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October London Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Saenger Theatre — Tickets starting at $81 — Experience an electrifying evening with October London in New Orleans.
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