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Wednesday, May 28th, 2025
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Good morning, New Orleans. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 28th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Tulane students built a modern prefab tiny home in the Lower Ninth Ward to provide permanent housing for someone experiencing homelessness. The project is part of Tulane’s URBANbuild program and used prefabricated materials with professionals handling plumbing and electrical work—while Louvis Services and Travelers Aid offered support and case management. New Orleans City Business
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Authorities said three inmates who escaped from a New Orleans jail on May 16 were re-arrested on Monday—one in Baton Rouge and two in Walker County while two fugitives remain at large. New Orleans City Business
- ➤ Law enforcement continues the search for five high-risk inmates who escaped from the Orleans Justice Center on May 16 after crawling through a hole behind a jail toilet — officials warn the fugitives may grow desperate and offer a $20,000 reward per inmate. Fox 8
- ➤ Inmates at New Orleans jail reported harsh conditions after 10 escaped through an unplugged toilet and officials later confirmed more water leaks and temporary shut-offs over Memorial Day weekend (repairs have been scheduled) while a maintenance worker was arrested as an accomplice (he allegedly turned off the water to aid the escape). NOLA.com
- ➤ Earlene Craft, 57, was found dead with head trauma and a gunshot wound in a Desire home on Sunday morning at 10:30 a.m.—her boyfriend Charles Blunt Sr. was arrested on a second-degree murder charge as police began investigating her death as a homicide. NOLA.com
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Newly graduated Addison Lee from Archbishop Hannon High School received the DAR National Good Citizens Award — the first for Louisiana in 91 years, thanks to her long-time volunteer work at the World War II Museum. She will miss the award ceremony in Washington because she is starting at the Naval Academy, marking another milestone in her commitment to serve her country. NOLA.com
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A judge ruled in favor of City Council by awarding New Orleans full ownership of coastal lands and lucrative leases originally donated by Edward Wisner—this decision nullifies a 2020 agreement with Wisner’s heirs and may boost city revenues by up to $6 million each year. WWL-TV
- ➤ More than 100,000 customers lost power Sunday when a nuclear plant tripped offline and another generator was down for scheduled maintenance, affecting Orleans, Jefferson, St. Bernard, and Plaquemines Parishes. Local officials and regulators will hold hearings to investigate why MISO did not back up energy—resulting in significant business losses and community disruptions. Fox 8
SPORTS NEWS
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Aioli Dinner Supper Club
6:30-9:30 p.m. — The Cabildo — $300 per person — Experience a unique food and wine journey while supporting arts education in New Orleans.
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Orion Sun Concert
8:00-9:30 PM — Joy Theater — Concert tickets available — Experience the soulful sounds of Orion Sun live in New Orleans.
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NOLA Footwork Festival
3-7 p.m. — The Broadside — Free admission for kids under 10 — Celebrate New Orleans music and culture with live performances from local bands.
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Louisiana Cajun-Zydeco Festival
3-8:30 p.m. — The George and Joyce Wein Jazz & Heritage Center — Free entry — Celebrate the vibrant sounds and culture of southwest Louisiana with local Zydeco and Cajun musicians.
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Scatterjazz Trios Featuring Aurora Nealand, Mahmoud Chouki, and Thomas Helton
7:30-9:30 p.m. — The Broadside — Cost Info TBD — Experience unique sound-sculpture trios with an exciting lineup of talented musicians.
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The Cat Empire: Bird in Paradise Album Tour
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Tipitina's — Ticket info not provided — Experience the vibrant sounds of The Cat Empire with Toyesauce in a legendary New Orleans venue.
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B. Dylan Hollis Cookbook Signing
6-8 p.m. — Nims Fine Arts Center — Ticket includes signed copy — Celebrate the release of Baking Across America with author B. Dylan Hollis and enjoy a humorous journey through nostalgic recipes.
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Nola Soul Flower Music Fest
1-8 p.m. — Louis Armstrong Park — Ticket purchase required — Experience the world's first Hip Hop Food Festival with delicious food and live music from top DJs and bands.
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The Walrus — A New Orleans Beatles Experience
8-10 p.m. — The Broadside — Tickets possibly available — Experience a faithful tribute to The Beatles' beloved song catalog performed by four talented local musicians.
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Peter Hook & The Light Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Joy Theater — Almost sold out — Experience the legendary sounds of Peter Hook & The Light live in New Orleans.
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