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Friday, July 4th, 2025
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Good morning, New Orleans. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 4th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A last-minute donation kept the Dryades YMCA Summer Camp (a free program for local children) open, so families can still sign up for summer activities. WWL-TV
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ New Orleans police found the body of an unresponsive man near the 2000 block of Lakeshore Drive in Lake Pontchartrain on Thursday morning — the search area was where the Coast Guard had been looking for a missing boater after receiving a call just after 6 a.m. and another man was rescued by officers. NOLA.com
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ T. Parker Host has announced its acquisition of Transmarine Navigation Corporation and said the move will bring more shipping business, cargo traffic and jobs to the New Orleans region — a step that will further strengthen the state's role in U.S. and global trade. Biz New Orleans
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Tomorrow, the Ashé Cultural Arts Center will lead a free procession to remember the trans-Atlantic slave trade, starting with an interfaith ceremony at Congo Square at 8 a.m. The group will march through Tremé with stops at historic sites like St. Augustine Catholic Church and the Tomb of the Unknown Slave before ending at the Canal Street Ferry terminal with a mural unveiling and river offering. Verite News
- ➤ The Global Black Economic Forum held a multi-day convening at ESSENCE Festival of Culture beginning July 3 to drive policy discussions on health, wealth, and work for Black communities worldwide. Today the forum features a fireside chat on health equity with Rev. Al Sharpton—along with award presentations such as the Cultural Catalyst Award for HEiTC—while events continue through July 6 in New Orleans. Biz New Orleans
- ➤ Today, the Essence Festival of Culture begins in New Orleans and draws thousands of visitors while highlighting the city's unique heritage—organizers say the event showcases the Crescent City. WWL-TV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Nunez Community College in Chalmette has launched its Cybersecurity program and will award 15 scholarships of $1,000 per semester to the first students enrolling for Fall 2025, funded by the Louisiana Board of Regents Cybersecurity Talent Initiative Fund—recipients must maintain a 2.0 GPA while taking at least 12 credit hours each semester, with classes starting Aug. 19 and applications closing on July 15. Biz New Orleans
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ McDonnel Construction Services is suing the City of New Orleans because changes by the city’s architect increased costs and delayed work on the new jail wing, with a claim of over $4.4 million. The wing, which will have 89 beds for mentally ill detainees, is two-thirds complete and is expected to finish by June 2026 + Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson remains against the project. WDSU
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Nurses at University Medical Center in New Orleans are preparing for their fourth strike amid ongoing contract talks and alleged retaliation by LCMC Health against union-supporting nurses. The two-day walkout is set for July 15—July 17 and aims to protest measures that led to recent disciplinary actions. WWL-TV
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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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Creepy Fest
6-10 p.m. — The Broadside — Tickets available — Experience a night of spooky music and films under the stars at Creepy Fest 2025.
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Will Wood Concert
7:00-8:30 p.m. — House of Blues New Orleans — $55+ — Catch Will Wood live in an energetic night of music for ages 18 and up.
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Flow Tribe Concert
9 PM – 12 AM — Tipitina's — Free and open to the public — Experience a vibrant night of rock and funk with Flow Tribe.
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