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Wednesday, July 16th, 2025
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Good morning, New Orleans. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 16th of July.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Families in New Orleans may face steeper school supply costs as prices climb from $860 last year to $894—LSU economist Dr. Jim Richardson said rising inflation, tariff tensions and market pressures leave little room for lower prices. WWL-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Judge Sidney Cates denied a temporary restraining order on a French Quarter sanitation contract after a restaurant owner and resident said Mayor LaToya Cantrell wrongly declared an emergency to award Henry Consulting an $8.3 million contract—he may still block the deal after a July 23 hearing. NOLA.com
- ➤ Council president J.P. Morrell proposed a charter change after the council overrode the mayor’s veto on a Tulane settlement and the city attorney sided with the mayor — he said the charter should clearly state that the attorney represents the city so voters can decide on a fairer system. WWL-TV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Community health clinics in New Orleans are bracing for tougher times after lawmakers approved cuts that could remove up to $35 billion in Medicaid funds over the next decade. More than 200,000 residents may lose insurance while clinics face new work and paperwork rules—local leaders expect federal guidance within six months. New Orleans City Business
- ➤ Unionized nurses at University Medical Center began a two-day strike Tuesday to protest claims that hospital administrators retaliated against union members by firing one nurse and disciplining another. The union said the action follows the termination of union leader Mike Robertshaw last month and is their fourth strike in less than a year—raising concerns that patient safety was compromised. Verite News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ A group from New Orleans — including Saints legend Jimmy Graham, Navy SEAL Andrew Tropp, and local couple John and Hannah Huppi — rowed 600 miles across the Arctic Ocean and broke the world record by five days. They set sail on July 6 and alternated two-hour shifts around the clock to support nonprofits that help disadvantaged youth. WDSU
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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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Paris Avenue with The Quickening
9 PM - 12 AM — Tipitina's — Free entry — Enjoy a vibrant night of live music at this iconic New Orleans venue.
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Creed Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Smoothie King Center — Last-minute ticket offers available — Experience the musical energy of Creed live in New Orleans.
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