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Friday, July 25th, 2025
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Good morning, New Orleans. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 25th of July.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A cyclist was killed yesterday around 4:35 p.m. on St. Claude Avenue when an 18-wheeler turning right on Franklin hit him—police said the driver remained on the scene and investigators noted it is the second fatal collision on that street in as many weeks. NOLA.com
- ➤ Federal prosecutors have alleged that former Glenmora police chief Tebo Onishea fabricated six armed robbery reports in 2024 to bolster an immigration fraud scheme involving officials from Oakdale and Forest Hill & businessman Chandrakant 'La La' Patel, who pleaded not guilty and remains detained pending trial. WBOK
- ➤ A specialized homicide unit led by prosecutor Matthew Derbes—funded by Orleans Parish District Attorney Jason Williams—closed more murder cases last year than in any decade while grappling with a 40% backlog increase due to resource shortages and delayed court proceedings. NOLA.com
- ➤ Beloved Bourbon Street bartender Michael Milam—who had recently moved from Texas—was killed in a hit-and-run accident along St. Claude while riding home from his job at Cafe Lafitte in Exile on July 12, and police arrested 19-year-old Thomas Riggio for hit-and-run driving resulting in death. WDSU
- ➤ On Thursday, a jury acquitted 22-year-old Jeremy Lindsey—a former Xavier University basketball player—of vehicular homicide and hit-and-run charges in the fatal Mardi Gras crash that killed Grammy-winning musician Kerry Hunter near North Claiborne Avenue and Pauger Street, after Lindsey promptly called 911. Fox 8
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ United Way of Southeast Louisiana and local education groups are pushing a nearly decade-long campaign to boost reading skills among New Orleans third graders, aiming for 80% to read at grade level by 2027. The effort focuses on cutting chronic absenteeism and strengthening preschool access as spring tests show only 35% of students reading at grade level—new state law now adds pressure to support struggling children. NOLA.com
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ City Council members will vote to hold a public hearing on a new zoning measure for the Fair Grounds and announce details on the hearing date and location soon. WWL-TV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Louisiana health experts warned parents to test young children for lead when an Algiers two-year-old was found to have dangerously high levels at a routine appointment. Health contractors later detected lead at her daycare+ the case shows risks from aging city buildings. Fox 8
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Creed Concert
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MINI KISS Performance
9 PM – 12 AM — No Dice — $32.30 — Experience the electrifying KISS-inspired performance from the World Famous MINIKISS rock band.
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ASHS 2025 Annual Conference
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New Orleans Historic Neighborhoods Tour
Explore vibrant neighborhoods — Time Range — Spanish Plaza — Cost Info — Discover hidden gems and local culture on a private driving tour.
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SABAI Live in Concert
9:00 – 11:30 PM — Republic NOLA — Ticket prices vary — Experience the breakthrough electronic sound of SABAI blending Future Bass, House, R&B, and Pop.
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Andrew Duhon Concert
8-11 p.m. — Chickie Wah Wah — Tickets starting at $26.96 — Experience the evocative storytelling and musical journey of Andrew Duhon in the heart of New Orleans.
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WYES Travel Presentation: Canadian Rockies
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The Uptown Jazz Orchestra featuring John Gray
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Billy Iuso Live Concert
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