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Tuesday, June 3rd, 2025
Good morning, New Orleans. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 3rd of June.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ New Orleans and Company celebrates the 10th anniversary of Job Fest today from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Joy Theater as thirty hospitality organizations will conduct in-person interviews and offer immediate job offers. Attendees gain extra opportunities — raffles featuring gift cards, grocery boxes, and resume resources — to support their career searches. Biz New Orleans
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Uncle Lionel was a New Orleans music icon known for his work with the bass drum, kazoo and tap dancing—always dressed to the nines even in death. He performed internationally at the Montreux Jazz Festival and remains a cherished ambassador of our vibrant music scene. Verite News
- ➤ Since early 2024, NOLA Musicians for Palestine have played New Orleans brass band music to call for freedom for Palestine as Israel fights in Gaza—continuing a long local tradition of protest music that began in the 1700s with gatherings at Congo Square and grew with jazz and bounce music. Verite News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Senate Finance Committee restored $30 million in high-dose tutoring funding for K-12 students and approved $199 million for teacher stipends in the proposed budget for next fiscal year, aiming to boost tutoring programs while protecting teacher pay. The committee also cut LA Gator voucher funding to $43 million, noting most students already attend private or parochial schools—while adding amendments for UNO transfer and sheriff funding before the session ends on June 12th. Louisiana Radio Network
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A giant cloud of Sahara dust is covering most of the Caribbean and will hit Louisiana and nearby states later this week, possibly causing eye irritation and breathing problems. The plume spans 2,000 miles and is the biggest event of its kind this year—experts advise people with allergies and asthma to take safety measures. WBOK
- ➤ The Sewerage and Water Board issued a boil water advisory today for part of New Orleans East after a valve failure at Chatelain Drive caused water pressure to drop below 20 pounds per square inch for about five minutes. Officials said water quality testing may take up to (24 hours) and residents should use boiled or bottled water until the advisory is lifted. WWL-TV
- ➤ State records show that for months Atalco’s Gramercy refinery allowed toxic red mud containing arsenic, cadmium, and other heavy metals to spill from breached levees into public lands and a drainage area that leads to Lake Maurepas—raising serious environmental and public health concerns. Officials from state and federal agencies are now investigating the facility's repeated failures to inspect and repair its waste containment systems. New Orleans City Business
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Louisiana Senate Finance Committee cut $50M in the LA GATOR voucher program, leaving state funds for 6,000 students while reallocating $30M to a tutoring program — nearly 40,000 families had applied for vouchers. The Senate’s budget proposal also includes a potential $500M boost in federal Medicaid funds — along with measures for UNO debt relief, increased sheriff pay per inmate, and support for the Louisiana DOGE initiative. New Orleans City Business
- ➤ With ten days left before the legislative session ends on June 12, the Louisiana Legislature must approve a budget and a bill to reorganize the Department of Transportation to improve spending on roads and bridges in rural areas. Senate President Cameron Henry said lawmakers are making good progress and expect further action on additional revenue measures to support infrastructure improvements. WWL-TV
- ➤ On May 22, the Army Corps finished testing Pump 1 at London Avenue canal after it repaired corroded flood pumps that help keep New Orleans dry—part of the city's flood protection system built after Katrina. The work cost $24 million in federal funds—done over many years to secure the pumps before hurricane season starts. NOLA.com
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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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Father's Fest 2025
2-8 p.m. — The Broadside — Free entry — Celebrate fathers with live music, entertainment, and family-friendly activities in a vibrant community setting.
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