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Sunday, June 29th, 2025
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Good morning, New Orleans. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 29th of June.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A 30-inch water main break near Upperline Street at 11 p.m. Friday dropped water pressure to below 20 psi — forcing a boil water advisory on several streets — and even though crews isolated the break by Saturday afternoon, restaurants like Cure and Vals had to change operations and lost a busy weekend shift. NOLA.com
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Two people died and five others were injured in New Orleans after three shootings occurred within one hour — police discovered a double homicide in the Lower Ninth Ward, four people were hurt at a house party in New Orleans East, and a dispute in Algiers led to a shooting where the victim returned fire. WWL-TV
- ➤ A woman was found dead just after 5 p.m. Saturday in the front yard of a residence on the 2000 block of Marigny Street in St. Roch—police are investigating her death as a homicide. NOLA.com
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ New research from Tulane and Caltech shows that sections of New Orleans’ flood control system are sinking at up to 28 millimeters a year—nearly ten times faster than sea levels are rising. The study warns that continued subsidence may weaken the levees and calls for more monitoring and maintenance—authorities will review the findings to guide future repairs. NOLA.com
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Thursday the first mayoral campaign forum drew more than 150 people at VOTE headquarters in Gert Town — organizers had to turn away dozens of voters due to the crowd. The forum featured candidates Helena Moreno, Oliver Thomas, and Arthur Hunter who discussed key issues such as housing, infrastructure, and public safety in New Orleans. WBOK
- ➤ Congressman Troy Carter warned that a federal decision will cut off half of NOAA’s satellite data—used to track storm strengthening—raising concerns over hurricane forecasts for Louisiana during an already dangerous season. NOAA said the change is a routine data update and that other technologies will still deliver needed weather information. Fox 8
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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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Essence Festival - Sunday
6-10 p.m. — Caesars Superdome — Check event page for pricing — Experience a star-studded lineup featuring Boyz II Men, Nas, and a tribute to Quincy Jones.
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Abe Partridge and Jack Barksdale Live
9 PM - 12 AM — No Dice — $10 — Experience the soulful tunes of rising stars Abe Partridge and Jack Barksdale in an intimate setting.
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An Evening With Mountain Grass Unit
8:00-9:30 p.m. — Tipitina's — Check website for price — Experience an exciting night of country and bluegrass music.
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Candlelight: A Tribute to Queen
5-6 p.m. — The Sazerac House — Tickets available — Experience the magic of a live, multi-sensory tribute to the music of Queen in an awe-inspiring setting.
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HNOC Chess Club Meeting
1-3 p.m. — REACH Center — Free entry — Explore the rich history of chess in New Orleans while enjoying creative activities.
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Charmaine Neville Band Live Performance
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Dinner reservations available — Experience the vibrant musical legacy of New Orleans with Charmaine Neville's captivating performance.
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