Good morning, New Orleans.

On Saturday a swimmer lost consciousness at the Stallings Gentilly Pool and was revived when NORD lifeguards and a nurse performed CPR + officials said their quick actions saved his life.

Palace Café closed its doors on July 7 after 34 years on Canal Street because a court ruling over its lease forced the shutdown — the restaurant group has appealed the decision and hopes to reopen when conditions allow.

Gray Media announced on July 7 it will acquire Lafayette’s KATC-TV as part of a five-market station swap with The E.W.

Scripps Company that expands its statewide reach by completing its Louisiana lineup—also involving WSYM in Michigan and the transfer of KKTV in Colorado Springs.

New Orleans mourned Walmart worker Edwin 'Buggy' Johnson Jr.—stabbed 40 times on June 18 near Chef Menteur Highway—as a second line on Monday honored his vibrant life while suspect Nicholas Ortega confessed to luring him into a fatal ambush with a stolen iPad.

Francis Ernest Dumas was a wealthy soldier who became the highest ranking Black combat officer during the Civil War + he freed more than 100 slaves, resigned his commission to protest the purge of Black officers, ran for lieutenant governor, and turned down an appointment as minister to Liberia before his death in 1901.

On Saturday, July 5, New Orleans residents honored enslaved ancestors during the Ashé Cultural Arts Center’s 25th MAAFA Commemoration at Congo Square and marched through Tremé.

The event featured speeches, prayers, and offerings — a two-hour procession that marked an annual remembrance of past losses.

WWL previewed the upcoming Oak Street Po-Boy Festival—residents can expect more details on the event's schedule and features soon.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Tales of the Cocktail

Various times — The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans — Price varies — Explore the evolution of the cocktail industry at this premier global drinks conference.

Oddities and Curiosities Expo

10:00 – 11:30 AM — New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center — Cost info not specified — Explore a showcase of strange vendors and artists from across the country.