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Friday, July 11th, 2025
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Good morning, New Orleans. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 11th of July.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Paul McCartney will perform at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans on October 29 during his Got Back Tour. Tickets will go on sale July 18 at 10 a.m. (the nationwide tour runs from September to November). WDSU
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ New Orleans public schools released their 2025 LEAP test results this month with top performers in grades 3-8 including The Willow School at 88% mastery and Benjamin Franklin High School at 95% mastery. The results also list schools that improved by at least one percentage point and those serving more economically disadvantaged students — with only 35% of students statewide reaching mastery. NOLA.com
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Environmental groups Inclusive Louisiana and The Descendants Project filed a federal lawsuit on July 9 against Formosa Plastics—alleging it violated the 13th Amendment by blocking community access to an antebellum burial site of five enslaved individuals in St. James Parish—while the company plans a $9.4 billion industrial complex. The suit follows a February court order that granted one-day access—amid reports of harsh weather and restricted entry—that local residents say did not resolve ongoing concerns. WWNO
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Eight candidates now qualify for the New Orleans mayor race after State Senator Royce Duplessis filed on Thursday morning and council members Helena Moreno and Oliver Thomas, Tyrell Morris, and former judge Arthur Hunter filed on Wednesday—political newcomers Renada Collins, Frank Robert Janusa and Richard Twiggs also joined the race. WWL-TV
- ➤ Marine Private First Class Harry LeBert, killed in June 1944 during World War II, was interred at Southwest Louisiana Veterans Cemetery on July 2 after DNA testing confirmed his remains—an honor that gave his family long-awaited closure. Louisiana VA Secretary Charlton Meginley said many other service members still remain unidentified. Louisiana Radio Network
- ➤ The New Orleans City Council unanimously overrode Mayor LaToya Cantrell’s veto so that bond funds can go to Tulane University for Charity Hospital redevelopment following a settlement in the Wisner dispute. Council members said the change sped up the funding timeline for the project—ensuring the funds would be available this year despite the mayor’s concerns over resource allocation. WDSU
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Residents and businesses in parts of New Orleans East must boil water after utility work caused pressure to drop below 20 psi, and water quality tests will take up to 24 hours — officials say pressure has been restored. Residents should use boiled or bottled water for drinking, cooking, and brushing teeth. WWL-TV
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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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Tales of the Cocktail
12-2 p.m. — GW Fins — $125 per person — A fiesta of flavors featuring the finest tequila, seafood, and live music from Mariachi en Nueva Orleans Los Viajeros.
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Uptown Jazz Orchestra Concert
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Ticket prices vary — Experience the vibrant sounds of the Uptown Jazz Orchestra led by Grammy winner Delfeayo Marsalis.
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