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Wednesday, July 9th, 2025
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Good morning, New Orleans. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 9th of July.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Mandana Kashanian, a 64-year-old Iranian who entered legally in 1978 and was detained by ICE in her Lakeview home for overstaying her visa, was released Monday night—her family is on the way to Basille to pick her up—after being held in ICE custody pending removal. WDSU
- ➤ St. Gabriel police captain Devin Boutte was stabbed to death in his home Sunday morning after a troubled domestic relationship led 25-year-old suspect Warren Mitchell III to stab him multiple times—Mitchell now faces second-degree murder charges—while investigators probe drug ties and corruption links. Louisiana Radio Network
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ On July 5, the Ashé Cultural Arts Center and local partners held the 25th MAAFA Commemoration to honor enslaved African ancestors with a procession that began at Congo Square, moved through Tremé, and ended at the Canal Street Ferry terminal where a new mural was unveiled—created by the RTA, Arts New Orleans, and GNO, Inc. More than 100 people marched during the two-hour event that featured speeches, prayers and music at key sites like Jackson Square and the Bienville Monument. WWNO
- ➤ Calvin Duncan released his autobiography The Jailhouse Lawyer with Sophie Cull this week—published by Penguin Random House—detailing his struggle with a broken justice system and his work teaching law classes in prison. He hopes the book sparks discussion about fairness and the need for better support for those inside the system. The Lens
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ New Orleans Police Chief Anne Kirkpatrick paused real-time facial recognition alerts after officers used a mobile app that conflicted with the city ordinance on still images—she is urging the City Council to pass a new ordinance with clear safeguards before the system can be reactivated. WDSU
- ➤ Qualifying begins today for the October 11 election in New Orleans as four candidates—former judge Arthur Hunter, council president Helena Moreno, councilor Oliver Thomas, and state senator Royce Duplessis—file to run in the mayoral race because Mayor LaToya Cantrell is term limited. Polls show Moreno leads in fundraising while more candidates are expected to qualify in the next few days. Louisiana Radio Network
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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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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.
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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.
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Charmaine Neville Band Performance
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Ticketed event — Experience high-energy live jazz infused with R&B and world rhythms from the daughter of a legendary saxophonist.
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