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Saturday, July 12th, 2025
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Good morning, New Orleans. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 12th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Lifeguards at Stallings Gentilly Pool saved a swimmer who became unconscious over the weekend by diving in to perform CPR until he revived. Councilmembers honored the lifeguards at City Hall on Monday—showing their appreciation for the team’s quick action and training. WWL-TV
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Trader Joe’s will soon open its first New Orleans store on Tulane Avenue and plans to hire about 80 employees — following its successful locations in Baton Rouge and Metairie. A second store is planned on Freret Street at the former site of Our Lady of Lourdes School — and local business owners expect more customer traffic in the area. WRNO
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Meta and Hyundai have asked for tax cuts to build a $10B AI data center in Richland and a $5.7B hydrogen steel mill in Ascension, which will create more than 10,000 jobs and add $139M in payroll. Entergy will spend over $3B on upgrades — these projects may lead to a $1.50 rise in monthly rates for some households. New Orleans City Business
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Fourteen candidates are vying for New Orleans Mayor and five are running for Orleans Parish Sheriff in the October ballot — the contests will prove competitive as voters decide on their future leadership. This upcoming election sets the stage for a wide-open mayoral race and a tough challenge for the sheriff. WWL-TV
- ➤ Major Louis D’Aquin’s Battalion of Free Men of Color fought for New Orleans after General Andrew Jackson promised each member 160 acres in exchange for help during the battle against the British—federal officials later dropped the promise to calm fears of destabilizing slavery, and the battalion disbanded. Verite News
- ➤ Sheriff Susan Hutson qualified Friday morning to seek another term amid criticism over her handling of a mass jailbreak, and her filing marks the final day for candidates to enter the mayor, City Council, and sheriff races in New Orleans + the primary is set for Oct. 11. Several local officials are also filing to join the race as community leaders seek to address ongoing security concerns. NOLA.com
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Herb Jones signed a three-year, $68M contract extension with the Pelicans that keeps him on the team through 2029 with a player option for 2029-30—his deal now totals five years and $97M as he remains a key defensive performer since 2021. Fox 8
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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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Paella Night on The Balcony
6-8:30 p.m. — Tableau by Dickie Brennan & Co. — $50 per person — Savor delicious Louisiana Seafood Paella and a mini Burnt Basque Cheesecake at this festive evening event.
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