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Thursday, May 1st, 2025
Good morning, New Orleans. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 1st of May.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ An ISIS suspect linked to the New Year's Day Bourbon Street terror attack that killed 14 was arrested in Iraq and will be prosecuted under the country's Anti-Terrorism Law—Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry praised the arrest as the FBI continues investigating potential accomplices. WRNO
- ➤ The Orleans Parish Coroner's Office identified Patrick Prosper, 24, who was found dead near a golf course in Pontchartrain Park on Monday from a gunshot wound—his death has been ruled a homicide with NOPD, the New Orleans crime lab, and the Fire Department investigating while a city tow truck removed a white Lexus from a nearby pond. WDSU
- ➤ Abuse survivors' attorneys filed a motion on the eve of the bankruptcy's five-year anniversary asking Judge Meredith Grabill to dismiss the Archdiocese of New Orleans case for mismanagement and high legal fees (they claim these issues have stalled settlement efforts) and the judge ordered the archdiocese to show cause with a status conference scheduled for this afternoon. NOLA.com
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Paul Batiste, a New Orleans musician and educator, died Friday morning from lung cancer at age 75. His only son Travis said his father taught local musicians—an influence that will be honored at a memorial set for Tuesday, May 6. WWL-TV
- ➤ A new exhibit called Pioneers of Women’s Carnival opens May 9 at the Presbytère on Jackson Square to honor women who shaped Mardi Gras with costumes, photos and artifacts, including trailblazer Aminthe Laudumiey Nungesser who founded the Krewe of Iris in 1917 and the Krewe of Venus in 1940. The exhibition will run through summer until 2026. New Orleans City Business
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Ochsner Health broke ground on a $300M children’s hospital in New Orleans on April 29, marking its largest project that expands pediatric care. The five-story facility will include a Level IV Surgical NICU and an expanded emergency department, create about 400 permanent jobs and 200 construction jobs — with a Make-A-Wish partnership funding wishes — and open in early 2028. New Orleans City Business
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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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Spring Music Festival
11 a.m. - 6 p.m. — Zony Mash Beer Project — Free entry for under 18 — Celebrate the talent of young musicians with diverse performances across genres.
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Mother's Day Brunch
10 a.m. — The Pelican Club — Starting at $76 — Treat Mom to a memorable 3-course brunch with diverse options for everyone.
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Doug Jones Author Talk and Book Signing
6-8 p.m. — Baldwin & Co. coffee + bookstore — Ticket required — Debut author Doug Jones discusses his gripping novel on displacement and identity set against the backdrop of the 1996 Olympics.
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Smino Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Joy Theater — Tickets from $40 — Catch Smino live in an electrifying night of hip-hop at Joy Theater.
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~ Andrew Carnegie
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