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Sunday, June 15th, 2025
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Good morning, New Orleans. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 15th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Greater St. Stephen Ministries (5600 Read Blvd.) held its Day of Empowerment on June 14 at 1 p.m. in New Orleans, giving away free Shell gas cards and Winn-Dixie grocery gift cards while offering legacy planning resources. Special guests included Dr. Willie Wilson and Donavin Boyd (joined by Bishop T. Delbert Robinson) as officials like Mayor LaToya Cantrell and District E Councilmember Oliver Thomas attended. WDSU
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ OHUB, a New Orleans tech incubator, will host a startup pitch event on June 25 at The Shop at the Contemporary Arts Center where five teams from its Climate Tech Accelerator will compete for a $100K prize. Q93’s Wild Wayne will emcee the evening—Anthony Oni is set to deliver a keynote during the fireside chat. WDSU
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ City Council Vice President Helena Moreno called for a redo of a rare election after some polling sites ran out of ballots, leaving voters unable to cast their votes. Her demand has raised concerns over election preparedness & efforts to prevent future ballot shortages. WWL-TV
- ➤ Rep. Jacob Braud pulled his initial bill that would let the governor choose levee board members directly after levees.org rallied against the change—his amended proposal HB688 will head to the Senate and extend board terms from two to three. The Lens
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Saints wide receiver Chris Olave — coming off concussion concerns last season — is focusing on his future and working with team staff to regain his full health before the new season begins. Fox 8
- ➤ Saints mini-camp ended as team personnel cleared the air on the quarterback battle between Tyler Shough and Spencer Rattler, a contest that will decide the starter for the season. Reports from Andre Johnson Jr and Sean Fazende (with insights from Kool Aid McKinstry, Will Clapp, and Jonas Sanker) offered key locker room details. Fox 8
- ➤ Tyrann Mathieu begins his fourth season with the New Orleans Saints after a productive minicamp, and he is expected to bring skill and leadership as the team prepares for upcoming games — boosting its competitive edge this season. Fox 8
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2025 The Enclave Women's Retreat Weekend
8 a.m. – 12 p.m. — Cambria Hotel New Orleans Downtown Warehouse District — Check website for details — A transformative retreat exploring women's empowerment and personal growth.
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Ala Jaza Live Performance
10 PM — Empire — Ticket prices vary — Experience an electrifying live show by Ala Jaza in the heart of New Orleans.
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Musical Encounters
6:00 – 6:30 PM — New Orleans Museum of Art — Free for Louisiana residents — Experience intimate performances and conversations with musicians about their creative processes.
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The Soul Rebels Live Performance
11 PM – 2 AM — Le Bon Temps Roule — Check website for ticket info — Experience the vibrant sound of The Soul Rebels at this iconic New Orleans venue.
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The Dancing Pixel Party
7-9 p.m. — Cafe Istanbul — $10 admission — Celebrate animated GIFs, collage, and dancing in a vibrant community gathering.
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Dinosaurs on the Moon: Stories from the World of Collage
7-9 p.m. — Cafe Istanbul — $10 — Experience an evening of storytelling, poetry, and collage with laughter and creativity.
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Honey Revenge Concert
6:00 – 10:30 PM — House of Blues New Orleans — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of vibrant pop-rock from Los Angeles' rising stars, Honey Revenge.
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Essence Music Festival - 4 Day Pass
July 3-6 — Caesars Superdome — Day passes and 3-day weekend packages available — Celebrate Black excellence with a star-studded lineup and vibrant marketplace at ESSENCE Fest.
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New Orleans 4th of July Fireworks Celebration
9 p.m. — Riverwalk Outlets — Free entry — Experience a dazzling fireworks display over the Mississippi River with patriotic tunes during this vibrant celebration.
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Essence Festival - Saturday
7-10 p.m. — Caesars Superdome — Check website for ticket info — Enjoy performances from iconic artists including Boyz II Men and a special tribute to Quincy Jones.
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