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Good morning, New Orleans. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 1st of June.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Louisiana seafood leaders and local oyster farmers are using off-bottom methods on Grand Isle to grow fresh oysters year-round (a move supported by a $140,000 grant from Louisiana Economic Development). This innovative approach, which helps protect the oysters from storms and predators, is expected to draw new farmers and bring more oysters to New Orleans restaurants. NOLA.com
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Two escaped inmates — Leo Tate, age 31, and Jermaine Donald, age 42 — who were recaptured in Texas after a mass jailbreak were ordered held without bond by an Orleans Parish judge Saturday afternoon as they face aggravated escape charges with eight escapees already recaptured and two still at large. NOLA.com
- ➤ Texas authorities transported escapees Leo Tate and Jermaine Donald back to Louisiana by helicopter on Friday after a high-speed chase near the Texas State Penitentiary, and they are now held in a secure facility—while the reward has been raised to $50,000 each for information on the two still at large, Derrick Groves and Antoine Massey. WWL-TV
- ➤ Records show that the Orleans Parish jail suffered worsening violence and security failures under Sheriff Susan Hutson—10 inmates escaped on May 16 when chronic understaffing and lax supervision allowed them to break free, with 8 recaptured and 2 still at large as deputies faced near-daily assaults. NOLA.com
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A jazz funeral was held to honor 19 people whose skulls were used in a racist scientific study in Germany over 150 years ago—this ceremony marked a solemn remembrance of those affected. WWL-TV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Jefferson Parish Schools will rebuild Fisher Middle-High School in Jean Lafitte after FEMA approved nearly $70 million for a storm-safe new campus — the project will begin once the Army Corps approves the design and a contractor is chosen. Students have been riding long bus trips to a temporary campus in Marrero since Hurricane Ida, and local officials say the new school is key to the community’s recovery. NOLA.com
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Washington passed a bill by one vote that cuts federal food stamp funding over the next decade, which will force Louisiana to pay about $326.3 million starting Oct. 1 to keep food assistance for about 841,100 people— the law also raises work requirements and freezes benefit levels that may strain the budget. WBOK
- ➤ Jefferson Parish is hosting a storm prep event to help local homeowners get ahead of hurricane season — officials plan to share key safety steps and emergency planning tips. Fox 8
SHOP NEWS
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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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Andrea Bocelli Live Performance
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Smoothie King Center — Ticketed event — Experience a night of classical music with the world-renowned Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli.
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Delfeayo Marsalis & the Uptown Jazz Orchestra
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Ticket prices vary — Experience a night of captivating jazz with Delfeayo Marsalis and his talented orchestra.
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Jacqui Naylor Live Performance
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Ticket prices vary — Experience the captivating blend of jazz, folk, and pop from acclaimed vocalist Jacqui Naylor.
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CPDD 85th Annual Scientific Meeting
10 a.m. — Sheraton New Orleans Hotel — Registration required — Engage with leaders in substance use disorder research and explore innovative therapies.
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